Rare Raw Dry Istanbul Mehmet 22” SWISH KNOCKER w ALL 18 Rivets 2242 g IMMACULATE
Original price
$399.99
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Original price
$399.99
Original price
$399.99
$399.99
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$399.99
Current price
$399.99
- I have only seen one other of these beauties:
- A massive, raw, dry heavily Hand Hammered Istanbul SWISH Knocker Ride 22” with ALL 18 rivets and a Brilliant bell.
- Yes. 18 rivets - just like it’s 1947! That’s how they did it back then.
- Don't guess and sounds! Have a listen to this exact cymbal!
- No big company makes anything like this THIN Hand Hammered Swish. The Zildjian one is much heavier than this, and is machine hammered. Not sure what this cymbal is but it’s a gorgeous mix of craftsmanship!
- Only 2242 grams on this 22”.
- Unlathed. Raw. Unique Brilliant Bell. Generous and acutely upturned flanged edge - just like the old-timey Zildjian Swishes.
- Great combination of exotic, dry, organic, complex but with a very quick decay.
- Perfect for cutting accents or obviously as an alternate ride - a la Mel Lewis.
- Goes from a whisper to a roar with ease. Very broad dynamic range. Very musical. Amazing with mallets.
- Extremely hard to find. Perfect condition. An amazing 22” that’s actually Hand Hammered with a constellation of 18” rivets - great tribute to the super old school swishes of the 1940s.