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Dark DRY ISTANBUL Mehmet BLACK SEA 14” Hihats 1030 1246 g IMMACULATE Sound Amazing

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Original price $379.99 - Original price $379.99
Original price
$379.99
$379.99 - $379.99
Current price $379.99
  • This is one of my favorite newer cymbal series. They’re incredible. 

  • These Black Sea Hats are like a slightly smoother, more refined TURK. And they’re stunning looking - black and gold with crimson emblem. 

  • Not an easy cymbal to come by either. And you can listen to this exact pair too! No guessing! 

  • Imagine the elusive Paiste Dark Energy Dark Dry Ride - but in Hihats. 

  • Tempestuous, RAW, unlathed, heavily Hand Hammered earthen black/gold/appearance, newer series, Istanbul Mehmet 14” Black Sea Hihats that are immaculate. 
  • Circular hand-hammering throughout. Antique look and Old World tone - these particular beauties sound like a Dry Istanbul Ks from the 1940s. 

  • 1030 & 1246 grams make them medium thin and very responsive, the heavier bottom hat and unlathed raw surface supply plenty of CHICK and articulation, both with a stick and when played with your foot. 

  • The attack is dry and the ensuing wash is dark, smoky, very organic with a bit more cleaner tone than a Turk Ride or Sultan. 

  • And they’re quicker too - the dryness gives them a short decay. 

  • Almost seems to have an ounce of Paiste in it, but to be honest, Paiste wishes they could be this organic! 

  • One of the nicer dark, DRY, dark organic Hihats around - no issues. Immaculate condition although it looks like it just came back from Poseidon’s basement, which I love. 

  • Hard to find. Incredible hats that make a statement both visually and sonically.