{"product_id":"2288-mehmet","title":"GLOWING Warm ISTANBUL Mehmet Nostalgia 50s 22” Ride 2288 g  ULTRA DARK Amazing!","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of the nicest cymbals I have, right here:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA harder to find series but worth the search when you do - fortunately you need not roam the earth guessing and looking at stock photos of this rare Istanbul. Here it is!! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave a listen to this exact piece so you can buy with confidence! It sounds amazing. It’s very close to the Istanbul Mel Lewis Series with a larger bell and a broader, more full crash tone. And who doesn’t love that story! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Istanbul Mehmet 50s NOSTALGIA 22” Ride in excellent condition! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis beauty has all the golden glowing warmth of the famous Nostalgia Series but being the 50s version the bell is larger and rounded over giving it a hint more complexity than the standard nostalgia. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd that falls right into line with the Hand Hammered 1950s Vintage Zildjians - like the Block Stamp logo.  And this 22” has that heritage. Golden glowing Hand Hammered tone but with the larger bell found on the 22s” from that era Zildjian.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003e2288\u003c\/span\u003e grams. Terrific stick attack on top with a golden wash that remains mellow and controlled but has a pinch of complexity.  Extremely crashable. Very warm. The great solid bell for such a mellow cymbal. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for any music - very quiet to loud settings - when you crash on the edge this 22” really opens up and can handle itself in louder gigs.  Great for jazz but not at all limited to jazz.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlorious cymbal swell - so golden warm and glowing this could even be an orchestral suspended cymbal. It’s THAT lush! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTerrific shape with no issues and a deep golden glowing patina. Aging beautifully. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A gorgeous Istanbul that is one of the nicest Dark Warm 22s” you’ll find. And for the price of a K Custom 17” Crash. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hazelshould Drums + Cymbals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52257264206040,"sku":"Mehmet22inNostalgia50sRide2288grams","price":439.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0540\/3597\/2290\/files\/9172039D-434B-4BE1-BD23-146734FD290E.jpg?v=1786986883","url":"https:\/\/www.hazelshould.com\/products\/2288-mehmet","provider":"Hazelshould Drums + Cymbals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}