{"product_id":"1574-mehmet","title":"Rare DARK WARM ISTANBUL Mehmet FLAT RIDE 18” Responsive Controlled Ultra Smooth! Incredible! 1574 g","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe only one of these I’ve ever seen, right here!  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 18” TRADITIONAL FLAT RIDE   - ultra mellow and just beautiful sounding. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo guessing needed on this one - A you know sounding dark and smooth Istanbul Mehmet Traditional FLAT Ride in the rare 18” size that has a gorgeous glow to it - perfect blend of stick attack and mellow, controlled wash. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs many of you may know, the absence of a bell controls the overtones and gives a cymbal  a spectacular stick attack. And that is exactly the case with this stunning 18” Istanbul. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful golden lathing that is very Istanbul K reminiscent. Hence the “Traditional” moniker. It’s the classic. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe stick attack is light, focused and glowing and is followed by a stunningly warm wash that billows out but remains controlled - it has a hint of dryness to it. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrash on this Hand Hammered 18” and it unleashes a dark lightening-like crack that is perfect for crash accents while riding.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand Hammered, dark, medium low pitched, light and focused larger Flat Ride with a lush wash. That is this rare beauty! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan easily pass as a 20” but it had the quickness and fantastic stick response of an 18”. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for very low to medium loud settings.  Great for recordings. Very light, with a hint of Hand Hammered complexity love.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis ain’t Guitar Center fodder. This is a stand-out cymbal that sounds magnificent for the price of a regular ass K 16” crash!!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImmaculate! Stunning. The only one I have.  The only one I’ve seen. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hazelshould Drums + Cymbals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51854083227864,"sku":"Mehmet18inTradFlatRide1574grams","price":399.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0540\/3597\/2290\/files\/F2001291-CFB4-49BF-82A1-4FEDE64CC0F2.jpg?v=1781924330","url":"https:\/\/www.hazelshould.com\/products\/1574-mehmet","provider":"Hazelshould Drums + Cymbals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}