{"product_id":"3912-mehmet","title":"Rare 23” ISTANBUL Mehmet BLACK BELL Ride 3912 g DARK! Clean!  Raw Bell \u0026 Hand Hammered","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn absolutely sonic STEAL at this price.  This is like a K Ride but actually Hand Hammered and with one hell of a solid BELL. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA very Rare 23”!  I’ve only seen four of these before There’s not much like this out there - this 23” really IS Hand Hammered and it has a fantastic stick definition. Cuts without clanking. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave a listen because it’s a gorgeous one. Like a warmer Hand Hammered BIG K Custom Ride - the 80s ones. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful Hand Hammered classic Turkish Craftsmanship on this nearly 2 foot beauty! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Istanbul yields the perfect elixir of great definition in a big cymbal WITHOUT clanking or being too Ping-y or heavy handed. It's warm and surprisingly dark for the weight.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIstanbul Mehmet Black Bell 23” Ride in a warm Traditional Finish and in Fantastic Condition!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery, very dark bell with a wonderfully smooth and dark tone coming off the plain of this 23”!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighing in at a glorious 3912 grams, this generous-sized 23\" plays like a Medium to Medium Heavy Dark Ride. What I really dig about this cymbal, is that it does not just clang its way through life. It is from Turkey after all and has that classic Turkish tone you've come to expect from HAND MADE Istanbuls! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd this 23\" is Smoooooo000000000TH. Medium dark, balanced and smooth with a light sparkling shimmer and warmth and a fantastic raw bell. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe RAW BELL on this Beast is EXTREMELY Solid and SURPRISINGLY DARK, and slices through a mix with ease. As you migrate down to the plain of this 23\", you get a fantastic, smooth and warm stick definition that remains focused and doesn't overpower the ensuing wash. Very strong medium low pitched.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWork your way out to the edge and this nearly 2 foot beast makes a magnificent, massive 23” DARK Very FULL CRASH - the likes you cannot find from a big box store. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark. Wonderfully focused. Dark and penetrating Raw Bell. Golden warm and shimmering wash that percolates underneath the attack but remains controlled. MONSTER CRASH roar when laid into. Subtle Hand Hammered complexity. Incredibly musical. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand made and you can tell. It’s remarkably versatile. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo issues.  Light patina. Fantastic shape and a sonic steal at this price. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hazelshould Drums + Cymbals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50725121622232,"sku":"Mehmet23inBlackBellRide3912grams","price":399.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0540\/3597\/2290\/files\/11C96C5C-3231-49C3-B6BC-6A8DE3490BB5.jpg?v=1754956338","url":"https:\/\/www.hazelshould.com\/products\/3912-mehmet","provider":"Hazelshould Drums + Cymbals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}