{"product_id":"962-mehmet","title":"ULTRA DARK Very Low Istanbul Mehmet DUAL FLANGE CRASH 16” 962 g Hamer PERFECT","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot even close.  And it’s a hell of a lot lower on pitch too! It’s like a Dark Effects Crash.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIstanbul describes this rare 16” as:\u003cbr\u003e\"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.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd that is accurate.  Again, this specific one has a mellowness to it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt’s like a faster, more mellow Crash Of Doom that decays quickly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eULTRA 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMakes a unique, low and controlled smaller Light Ride too!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImmaculate. No issues. The only one I’ve seen. A very cool cymbal with many applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hazelshould Drums + Cymbals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51734988030168,"sku":"Mehmet16inHamerFlangeCrash962grams","price":269.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0540\/3597\/2290\/files\/CBA632BF-F5B4-4332-83C9-161C59001ADE.jpg?v=1780006695","url":"https:\/\/www.hazelshould.com\/products\/962-mehmet","provider":"Hazelshould Drums + Cymbals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}