Istanbul Mehmet

These are some of  the smoothest, warmest hihats you will find. Or not find - because these Istanbul 15s” are a scarce commodity!  Have a listen ...

This is one of the early versions of this series! Istanbul Mehmet TONY WILLIAMS Tribute 60s Era 18” Crash or Light Ride in incredible condition!...

One of the most beautiful cymbals I have: A very rare 2 FOOT Istanbul LEGEND that is in immaculate shape.  Glows!!  One of the warmest, mo...

This is the 24” you wish Zildjian made! Have listen! This thing is gorgeous! Hell the zildjian and Agop 24s” are $750. Literally.    A beautiful...

This is one of my favorite newer cymbals. This Black Sea Series is like a slightly smoother, more refined TURK. And it’s stunning looking - black ...

Here’s a gorgeous pair of Istanbuls with a Raw bell on  and unique, serrated style factory brushed finish on the top cymbal and a fully lathed bot...

Extremely rare, absolutely genius hihats right here!  Imagine Hand Hammered Quick Beats.  BUT IN 10s”! Yes! TENS!!! Hell I’ve only seen one othe...

One of the best unlathed 24s” you’ll find!  DARK and DRY and SUPER ORGANIC. I will say that, in all those 61 years Mehmet learned how to make a g...

Here’s a unique mellow flat ride that is beautifully Hand Hammered. And you hardly ever see this beauty, much less here in action.  But never chez ...

This 22” is one of the best of the TURKS that I’ve heard. It has an absolutely magnificent DRY organic stick attack with a  light and airy breathi...

One of the nicest cymbals I currently have, it’s stunning. And its crashes beautifully.   Here’s a gorgeous Istanbul with a Raw bell and uniq...

Reminds me of a MEDIUM THIN SABIAN RADIA… Here’s a gorgeous Istanbul with a Raw bell and unique, serrated style factory brushed finish. There...

This is one of my favorite newer cymbals. This Black Sea Series is like a slightly smoother, more refined TURK. And it’s stunning looking - black ...

One of the best unlathed 24s” you’ll find!  DARK and DRY and SUPER ORGANIC. I will say that, in all those 61 years Mehmet learned how to make a g...

Friday night - perfect for “KNOCKING!” And this is the ONLY ONE I have! One of Istanbul Mehmet’s newest offerings. The John JR Robinson 24” SWISH K...

Here's one of the rarest Istanbuls you will ever see. Super early and collectible! And this is the THINNEST I’ve ever seen! Darker with a glassy,...

Another rare 2 FOOTER - I love the big cymbals because the playground is better. This is the K Light Ride you wish Zildjian made! Very hard to fin...

Another rare 2 FOOTER - I love the big cymbals because the playground is better. This is the K Light Ride you wish Zildjian made! Very hard to fi...

Here’s one of the nicest sounding lush and dark, smoky TWO FOOTERS you will hear.  And hardly anyone actually has this beauty!   No need to spend...

A sonic steal for 16s”! He’ll they’re the price of regular 2002s but these are ultra refined and Hand Hammered.  These are some of  the smoo...

There's no need to spend nearly $640 on Meinl Byzance 15” Hihats. That’s insane!  And who knows what you get! You can listen and hear this exact ...

Very complex BRILLIANT Effects hihats that are in perfect shape.   Designed after (or hell, maybe before) Sabian SICK HATS - that’s the vibe. Si...

Very hard to find Hihats right here: the SULTANS in 13s”.  Gorgeous Hand Hammered Sultan Hihats from the company that kicked it all off 4 dec...

There's no need to spend $680 on Meinl Byzance 16s".  Or Zildjian Light Hats. That’s silly!!  These rare MASSIVE hand-hammered Istanbul 16s” have...