ULTRA DARK Very Low Istanbul Mehmet DUAL FLANGE CRASH 16” 962 g Hamer PERFECT
Original price
$269.99
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Original price
$269.99
Original price
$269.99
$269.99
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$269.99
Current price
$269.99
- This is the only one of these I’ve seen in this size - and it’s the only one I have. It is similar to the Meinl Byzance Extra Dry Dual Crash, but it doesn’t cost $410.
- Not even close. And it’s a hell of a lot lower on pitch too! It’s like a Dark Effects Crash.
- And it only 962 g this Hand Hammered beauty is thin and extremely responsive. It has a very LOW profile giving it a distinctive dark and mellow quality.
- A dark, paper thin - beautiful hand hammering both on the unlathed surface and off with extra DEEP hammering ringing the edge! And the edges blur subtly when struck.
- Istanbul describes this rare 16” as:
"Big hammer marks for a trashy effect in addition to the dark and warm traditional Turkish cymbal sound on all Hame models. Combination of hammered and lathed surfaces of split crash, flange crash and a warm ride results in a thinner edge for quick accents."
- And that is accurate. Again, this specific one has a mellowness to it.
- It’s like a faster, more mellow Crash Of Doom that decays quickly.
- ULTRA dark. Plenty of lows. Slightly COMPLEX. Exceptionally responsive. Played-in vibe even though it's NEW looking. Soft, quick response that opens up with even the lightest touch. Exceptionally LOW pitched. Overall very smooth and mellow with a hint of trash - just enough to make it NOT like a regular Crash.
- Makes a unique, low and controlled smaller Light Ride too!
- Immaculate. No issues. The only one I’ve seen. A very cool cymbal with many applications.