Dark DRY Smoky Istanbul Mehmet BLACK SEA 18” CRASH 1393 g AMAZING

• 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 and gold with crimson emblem. 
  
  
• Not an easy cymbal to come by outside of a random stock photo but definitely worth the search.
  
  
• It’s very close to the elusive Paiste Dark Energy Dark Dry Ride. 
  
  
• Tempestuous, RAW, unlathed, heavily Hand Hammered earthen black/gold/appearance, newer series, Istanbul Mehmet 18” Black Sea Crash that can also be used as a smaller Dry Ride. 

• Circular hand-hammering throughout. Antique look and Old World tone - this particular beauty sounds like a Dry Istanbul K from the 1940s. 
  
  
• And being an 18” it’s controlled. 
  
  
• 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 it’s quicker too - the dryness gives it a short decay. 
  
  
• If you have a light touch this is an absolutely stunning sounding smaller DRY LIGHT RIDE. 
  
  
• Almost seems to have an ounce of Paiste in it, but to be honest, Paiste wishes they could be this organic! 
  
  
• 1393 grams.  Thinner weight but still enough tension to yield great attack. Medium low profile, solid bell - better than the Turk, exotic, dark, brooding, organic with an ounce of refinement. 
  
  
• Crashable. Rideable. Controllable. 
  
  
• One of the nicer dark, DRY cymbals around - no issues.  Immaculate condition although it looks like it just came back from Poseidon’s basement, which I love. 
  
  
• Hard to find. Incredible 18” that makes a statement both visually and sonically.