Ultra Warm Hand Hammered Istanbul Mehmet Mikael Z THIN Ride 22” 2338 g MINT Amazing

A perfect Light Ride or Thin Ultra Warm 22” Crash Ride right here! And absolute Zildjian K assassin! It’s much warmer than a K and has a fantastic crashability to it. 

Wonderfully thin at only 2338 grams! 

Hard to Find Istanbul Mehmet Mikael Z 22” Ride in immaculate condition! Played for the video and that is all! 

Just who is this Mikael Z character? Mikael Zilcan was a master cymbal-smith who taught Mehmet how to make the cymbals that you love so much. 

Here's what Mehmet has to say about this ride:

“This cymbal was crafted using the traditional Turkish cymbal making techniques used in crafting the legendary Jazz cymbals of the 1970's. Dedicated to Mehmet's esteemed Master, Mikael Zilcan, who taught Mehmet the true art of cymbal-making, we are proud to present to you this very special cymbal to enhance your array of sounds as a brand new musical timbre.” 

Mellow tone with great stick definition. And this particular Hand Hammered beauty is exceptionally balanced and smooth.  

Weighing in at a Thin to Light Medium Thin 2338 grams this Mehmet plays like a DARK, buttery, glowing, Light Ride or super Dark Crash. It's not excessively dry but it definitely has a nice definition on top-very mellow and subtle. The pitch of this 22” is semi-low with that famous hand-hammered wash residing under the attack.

And this 22” could easily spend its whole life as Dark Crash cymbal.  

Dark. Super Warm. Mellow. Lower pitched. Glowing.  Responsive. Smooth. Balanced. Euphonic-no harsh overtones.

That is this hard to find Istanbul. 

Immaculate. No issues.  Played for the video and that’s it.