Istanbul Mehmet 18" Medium Crash Traditional

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Istanbul Mehmet 18" Medium Crash Traditional

Istanbul Mehmet

18" Medium Crash Traditional

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 311584
Model: 18" Medium Crash Traditional
Price: $313.50

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This Istanbul Mehmet 18 in Medium Crash is a beautifully crafted cymbal with a classic Turkish tone. It’s a great choice for drummers seeking a responsive, warm crash that isn’t overly splashy - perfect for those playing jazz, blues, or classic rock where nuanced cymbal work is key.

Product Description

  • Istanbul Mehmet 18" Medium Crash Traditional
  • 18" Medium Crash Cymbal
  • Traditional series
  • Quick-reaction crash
  • Deep tone
  • The Traditional Series is suited for virtually any style of music
  • The classical concept of this cymbal has been proven over the years
  • it was used by the earliest jazz drummers and bebop pioneers all the way to heavy metal drummers as well as in the latest developments in musical styles.
PROS
  • • Warm, complex overtones characteristic of hand-hammered Turkish bronze
  • • Quick response and relatively light weight make it very playable
  • • Versatile enough for jazz, rock, and even some funk applications
  • • Solid construction; clearly built to withstand regular gigging
CONS
  • • The 'medium' weight leans a bit closer to light, limiting extreme dynamic range
  • • Traditional finish can be prone to spotting and oxidation with improper care
  • • May lack the aggressive shimmer some modern crash cymbals offer

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Key Features

Size 18 in
Material B20 Bronze (80% Copper, 20% Tin)
Finish Traditional (unlathed, hand-hammered)
Sound Character Warm, complex, responsive, medium sustain
Weight Medium

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Frequently Asked Questions

The unlathed finish provides a unique sonic character but requires more diligent cleaning to prevent tarnish and oxidation.
It's warmer and more complex than most A series crashes, with less pronounced shimmer and a more vintage-inspired tone.
While versatile, its medium weight and warm tone make it better suited for rock and metal styles where a more controlled crash is desired, rather than a loud, piercing one.

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