Mehmet Tamdeğer learned his art from Mikhail Zilcan, the grandson of Kerope Zilcan, after whom the Zilcan K series is named. In the 1950s, at the age of nine, Mehmet Tamdeğer started to work for Mikhail Zilcan in the K. Zilcan factory in Istanbul. Mikhail Zilcan and Kirkor Kücükyan taught him every aspect of this ancient Turkish art, based on a history that stems back to the early 17th century. The Istanbul brand name was adopted in 1984 by a cymbal works established by two cymbalsmiths, Mehmet Tamdeğer and Agop Tomurcuk. At that time, they had over three decades of cymbal making experience. Mehmet and Agop named their company after the city that has been home to the epitome of high quality cymbals for many, many years: Istanbul. These cymbals were first exported to the U.S. in 1984, originally under the name “Zildjiler”, and soon afterwards as “Istanbul”. Both craftsmen signed each cymbal and many of these cymbals are now collectors’ items. After Agop Tomurcuk’s unexpected death in July 1996, Mehmet decided to continue the production of cymbals under his own name, Istanbul Mehmet. A lot has changed since then, but his belief in the richness and character of a handmade cymbal will always remain. Machines don’t have ears. That’s why we continue to make our cymbals according to the ancient tradition - with an open eye towards the music that’s being made now, and in the future.
The Tradıtıon Goes On...
Tradıtıonal Serıes
The Traditional Series sound is suited for pretty much every style of music imaginable. The classic concept of these fully lathed cymbals has proven its value through the years. From the earliest jazz drummers and bebop pioneers, to heavy metal and the latest stylistic evolutions, the Traditional Series encompasses the sounds you’re looking for. Dark. Responsive.Controllable. Musical.
RIDEOriginal LightOriginalMediumPing RideCustom DryFlat Ride
HI - HATLight
MediumHeavy
Flat Hole Bottom
EFFECTChina
China PangSplash
BellSwish
CRASH Paper Thin
ThinMedium
DarkHeavy
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* Maximum size for Flat Ride is 22”
* TR-SET 14” Hi-Hat 16” Crash 20” Ride
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Hat Trıo
Combine the cymbals and get five different sounds!Hat-Trio comes with two different weighted top cymbals
and one bottom cymbal with removable rivets.
Possible combinations are:Light Top / Medium Top – Very light, washy, dark sound for softer playing
Light Top / Bottom w/o Rivets – Warm, dark, fat and soft soundLight Top / Bottom w/ Rivets – Rivets will add extra spice
Medium Top / Bottom w/o Rivets - Clear, precise, tight soundMedium Top / Bottom w/ Rivets - Rivets will add extra spice
Recommended for all styles. Soft to medium volume playing.Rıck Latham
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Jazz Lıne
Greg Holloway
nostalgıa
mc jazz
mehmet legend
legend dark
orıgın dark
mıkael z trıbute
Nostalgıa
70’s Rıde
Flat Ride
50’s Rıde
rıdeflat rıde
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Specially designed for jazz drummers. Nostalgia Series jazz cymbals have the same characteristics of the popular vintage jazz ride cymbals.
Dark, woody stick definition, bigger and sharper bell than 70’s, umbrella type profile.
Excellent vintage sound reminiscent of the legendary 50’s Turkish jazz ride. Rivet
model comes with four rivets.
Dark, woody stick definition, very smooth bell bridge excellent vintage sound reminiscent of the 70’s
legendary Turkish jazz rides.
Nostalgia Flat Ride is very light - paper thin ride. Along
with the characteristics of a flat ride it has very dark, low pitch overtones which is not
available with the most of the flat rides. Very musical.
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MC Jazz
Robby Ameen
Photo Credıt: Tajı Ameen
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MC JAZZ series is designed to capture the sounds of unlathedTurk cymbals with a light weight jazz ride. This combination gives you a dark and dry sound, great stick definition with mellow overtones. The bell has a raw unlathed surface and thebody has vintage and sparse lathing. We recommend MC Jazz series for todays players who play traditional jazz or are searching for a light weighted dark cymbal sound for any type of music.
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Mehmet Legend
Smaller cup, special thin lathing and legendary Turkish cymbal making process. Mehmet Legend cymbals were specially designed for jazz styles with the contribution of jazz drummers. Rich, warm and natural sound.
Legend Dark
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Same profile as the Mehmet Legend Series with custom dark lathing. The bottom side has traditional lathe. Less overtone.
Washy. Dark. Woody stick definition.
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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.
Mıkael Z Trıbute
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Orıgın Dark
Smaller cup with smooth profile. Light weight. With their unlathed, brushed vintage finish, these Origin Dark cymbals are as smooth, dark and washy as they look. Smooth, dark, washy overtones. Woody stick definitions.
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Modern Cymbals
Jonathan Moffett
radıant
sessıon
murathan
funky
orıgın
samatya
Radıant
Radiant Series cymbals are heavier than the Traditional Series and are polished to a brilliant finish. They produce a penetrating sound that fits easily in most pop / rock situations. Penetrating sound. Ideal for most pop / rock cymbal needs.
X-RAY CHINA
RIDESweet
Medium Rock
CRASHSweet
MediumRock
HI - HATSweet
MediumRock
EFFECTChinaSplash
Bell
HOLEY
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Vınny Appıce
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Session series were designed to merge the classic Traditional series with modern Radiant series. The mellow sound of Traditional cymbals blend with the bright, attack sound of Radiant for a medium weight, versatile, all-around cymbal. The cymbal has a brilliant, polished area from the bell to the half section of the edge and traditional finish for the rest. Session series hi-hats have a raw heavy bottom for a crisp sound. The ride cymbal has a power bell that is a little bit larger than usual. Also, the new china designed for the session series has a distinctive profile with a wide reverse edge for trashy effect. We recommend session series for todays players who play varied musical gigs and need versatile cymbals.
RIDEMedium
HI - HATMedium Top
Heavy Bottom
CRASHMedium
EFFECTChinaSplash
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Murathan
These cymbals have a loud, powerful, crisp and cutting sound for you Heavy Hitters, Rock & Heavy Rock players in loud situations. Polished to a brilliant finish. Loud. Powerful. Crisp. Cutting.
Funky cymbals have bright and sonic tones. The unlathed bell retains a metallic darkness, while the lathed and hand hammered playing surface offers brassy, ballsy and bright sonic colors. One moment they could be loud and dark ... the next moment they could be strangely quiet yet bright. Although these cymbals are named “rock”, they don’t crush
you with brute sonic force. Brassy. Ballsy. Bright.
RIDERock Ride HI - HAT
Rock Hats
CRASHRock Heavy
EFFECTChinaBell
Splash
Funky
RIDEMediumHeavy
HI - HATMediumHeavy
CRASHMedium
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Orıgın
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RIDEMedium
HI - HATMedium
CRASHMedium
Smaller cup with smooth profile. Medium weighted Origin cymbals designed for general use and a variety of styles.Musical. Open. Versatile rich sound for today’s music.
Samatya
Modern, brilliant, fast, power sound for Pop & Rock music.
SA-SET 1 14” Hi-Hat, 16” Crash, 20” RideSA-SET2 10” Splash, 14” Crash, 16” China SA-SET3 12” Splash, 18” Crash, 18” China
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Custom Serıes
turk
sultan
empıre
vezir
onurhan
emirhan
Turk
Unlathed cymbals with a raw surface clearly showing every hammer mark which created the compact sound of these instruments. Meant for drummers who want that dry and compact sound, yet keeping the wide array of low overtones that’s so specific to hand hammered cymbals. For Rock, Jazz and everything inbetween. Dry. Compact. Raw. Controlled. Musical.
* Jazz Ride has smoother and lower bell than regular model. Maximum size for Flat Ride is 22”. * Jazz Ride has smoother and lower bell than regular model.
Sultan
Sultan cymbals are a combination of the Traditional and the Turk Series. The sound has unique brilliant characteristics of the Traditional cymbal sounds and the dry & woody sound of the unlathed Turk cymbal series. The top of the cymbal has an unlathed cup producing a strong, compact bell sound and an unlathed concentric circle on the bow reducing overtone and drying the sound. The bottom of the cymbal is completely unlathed. Mellow tone. Great stick definition. Controlled overtones.
HI - HATMedium
Flat Hole Bottom
EFFECTChinaSwishBell
RIDEMedium
JazzHeavy
HI-HATMedium
CRASHThin
Medium
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* SU-SET 14” Hi-Hat 16” Crash 20” Ride
RIDEMedium
JazzFlat
Flat Thin
CRASHMedium
Thin
swıshbell
chına
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Vezir
The bright musical attack and initial spread of a lathed cymbalwith the controlled characteristics of an unlathed cymbal. TheVezir series offers a perfect blend of the Traditional and TurkSeries style of cymbal making ... lathed on top, unlathed on the bottom. Balanced. Well-defined Equalized. Focused. Musical.
Empıre
Lathed on the outer ring, while the inner ring and bell are essentially raw-except for stripes of lathing about every quarter inch. The underside is totally unlathed. Warm. Dry. Woody stick definition.
RIDEMedium
Jazz
RIDEMedium
JazzFlat
HI-HATMedium
HI-HATMedium
* Jazz Ride has smoother and lower bell than regular model. * Jazz Ride has smoother and lower bell than regular model. Maximum size for Flat Ride is 22”.36
Emirhan
The modern face of striped cymbals. Lathed strip on the edge with a special finish on the unlathed surface. Full, loud, cutting sound with less overtones for today’s modern playing
styles. Full. Loud. Cutting. Less overtones.
Onurhan
Unlathed bell and strip on the edge with a special buffed finish. “The young brother of the Sultan series.” Dry. Warm. Energetic.
RIDEMedium
RIDEMedium
CRASHMedium
CRASHMedium
HI - HATMedium
HI - HATMedium
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X-Perıence Serıes
Mıcke Backelınlord belıal
x-jazz fusıon
x-cast
x-metal
x-fx effect
X-Jazz Fusıon
Specially suited for the jazz player, these cymbals have an uncluttered but energetic sound and suits dynamic playing techniques. Uncluttered. Energetic. Dynamic.
Dark, low overtones with punchy highs & mids with a lower sustain level, this series is for those who like to keep their cymbals a little quieter than their drums or perhaps like to mix things up a bit. Dark. Low overtones. Punchy Highs &
Mids. Lower Sustain.
RIDEMediumHeavy
HI - HATMediumHeavy
CRASHMedium
X-Cast
RIDEMedium
Flake
HI - HATMediumHeavy
CRASHMedium
Flake
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42* Flake signifies a thinner cymbal.
X-FX EffectX-Metal
X - CAST ZENG CHINA
X - METAL FLAT BELL
X - JAZZ MINI BELL SPLASH
X - RUBBISH
x - cast zeng chınax - jazz mını bell
x - metal flatbellx - rubbısh
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It is not easy to manufacture a cymbal which produces High Volume, Distortion and Energy, and at the same time can be used in Progressive Music ... but X-Metal does just that. High Volume. Distortion. Energy.
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RIDEPing Ride
Power Ride
HI - HATHeavy Hi-Hat
CRASHPower Crash
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Sıgnature Serıes
mehmet 61st annıversary
mehmet 60th annıversary
horacıo el negro hernandez
carmıne appıce
erık smıth
kıko freıtas
snowy shaw
ab bermudez trıbal crash
symphonıc serıes&gong
Mehmet61st Annıversary
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61ST VINTAGE RIDE
61ST VINTAGE HI-HAT
61ST CLASSIC RIDE
61st Classic RideSmall very smooth bell bridge,dark and limited overtones, woody stick definition.
61st Vintage RideSmall very smooth bell bridge like a classic model, but this unlathed cymbal has a darker, warmer and drier sound.
61st Vintage Hi-HatVery dark, warm, vintage sound like the old Turkish cymbals.
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At the age of nine, Mehmet Tamdeger began working for Mikael Zilcan, the grandson of Kerope Zilcan-whom the famous Turkey-made old K series is named. Mikael Zilcan and Kirkor Kucukyan taught Mr. Tamdeger every aspect of this ancient Turkish art, with a history that stems back to the early 17th century. After completing a very busy 60 plus years at cymbal making, Mr. Tamdeger is very proud that we are still making original, traditional Turkish cymbals for today’s modern music. The Mehmet 60th Anniversary Ride has the same profile as the Mikael Z Tribute Ride, with a custom lathed top of the cymbal. This special cymbal has old-famous sound with new design. Produced for the 60th Anniversary of Mr. Tamdeger’s cymbal experience. Great stick definition. Mellow tone. Dark controlled overtone.
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Horacıo El NegroHernandez
Designed for Horacio “El Negro” Hernandez. Specially brushed finish with raw bell. They have unique sound and appearance as Horacio’s playing.
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LIGHT RIDE
MEDIUM RIDE
FLAT RIDE
HI-HAT
SPLASH
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Carmıne Appıce
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Realistic Rock Cymbals was designed in cooperation with Carmine Appice. Heavy cymbals with power, projection and
playability.
CRASHRIDE
HI-HAT
CHINA
SPLASHPhoto Credıt: Manekı Neko
Erık Smıth
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Versa RideSimilar to Mehmet Tamdeğer 60th Anniversary. Larger bell with a custom lathed top of the cymbal. This special cymbal has old famous sound with new design.
Swish RideIn X-cast finish with a bigger bell size for ride sound and a bit heavier weight than a regular swish or china. Has 18 rivets on the bell side. Designed for play on both sides, matches all styles of music.
Versa Hi-HatIn X-jazz finish with a bit heavier top and bottom for more volume, precision and definition. Ideal for all types of music ... from Jazz & Fusion to Rock & Metal.
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Kıko Freıtas
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Unlathed top and fully lathed bottom. Raw bell. Dark, washy crashable sound, vintage & clear stick definition.
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Kıko Freıtasjoa bosco, nosso trıo
Snowy Shaw
The Lightning - X-metal finish with a hammered hyper-sizedbell. Power right weighted with high volume perfect stick definition with a well controlled sustain and wash. Funky
metal ride. Heavier for more volume. Bigger bell.
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Thick and heavy weighted. This cymbal has volume and projection.
Symphonıc Serıes&Gong
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orchestra Band
Emre Günayıstanbul state opera
and ballet orchestra
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GONG
FINGER CYMBALS
MARCHING BAND ORCHESTRA BAND
SUPER SYMPHONIC
Order Codes
TRADITIONAL
Original RideVeryexpressive with wonderful warm tone.
18” ROR1819” ROR1920” ROR2021” ROR2122” ROR2224” ROR24
Medium RideClean stickdefinition with rich tones.
18” RM1819” RM1920” RM2021” RM2122” RM2224” RM24
Ping RideProjectsclearly, high sound, defined tone.
18” RP1819” RP1920” RP2021” RP2122” RP2224” RP24
CustomDry RideExceptional low over tone, loud cutting bell.
18” RCD1819” RCD1920” RCD2021” RCD2122” RCD2224” RCD24
Flat RideTighter clear tone with dry stick sound.
18” RF1819” RF1920” RF2021” RF2122” RF22
Paper Thin CrashFast response, fast decay, high pitch, splashy.
14” CPT1415” CPT1516” CPT1617” CPT1718” CPT1819” CPT1920” CPT20
Thin CrashBright, high pitch soundand clearprojection.
14” CTH1415” CTH1516” CTH1617” CTH1718” CTH1819” CTH1920” CTH20
Medium CrashFull bodied sound with higher pitch, longer sustain.
14” CM1415” CM1516” CM1617” CM1718” CM1819” CM19
10” CH-PG1012” CH-PG1214” CH-PG1416” CH-PG1617” CH-PG1718” CH-PG1819” CH-PG1920” CH-PG20
BellThick bell sound that gives sustain with high pitched sound.
8” BL810” BL1012”BL12
SwishFor those who want the unique sizzle effect with thunderingovertones and excellent stick definition.
20” SW2021” SW2122” SW22
SplashShort, fullbodied, fastresponse.
6” SP68” SP810” SP1012” SP12
Traditional Set
TR-SET14” Hi-Hat16” Crash20” Ride
20” CM20
Dark CrashFast crash, fast response, dry sound.
14” CD1415” CD1516” CD1617” CD1718” CD1819” CD1920” CD20
Heavy CrashBright, punchy and powerful, for loud music.
14” CVY1415” CVY1516” CVY1617” CVY1718” CVY1819” CVY1920” CVY20
Light Hi-HatWarm, dark sound, fat and soft sound.
10” HHL1012” HHL1213” HHL1314” HHL1415” HHL15
MediumHi-HatClear, precise, tight sound.
10” HHM1012” HHM1213” HHM1314” HHM1415” HHM15
Heavy Hi-HatExtra power and projection, sharp cutting sound.
10” HHH1012” HHH1213” HHH1314” HHH1415” HHH15
Flat HoleBottom Hi-HatAir vented holes at the bottom for clear foot sound. Fast, bright andcontrolled.
10” HHFH1012” HHFH1213” HHFH1314” HHFH1415” HHFH15
Hat TrioCombinethe cymbalsto get soundsof light andmediumhi-hats.
14” HHTR14
ChinaLow pitched oriental-trashy china sound.
10” CH1012” CH1214” CH1415” CH1516” CH1617” CH1718” CH1819” CH1920” CH2022” CH2224” CH24
China PangLow pitched trashy crash sound.
NOSTALGIA
Nostalgia 50’s RideWarm, semi-dry wash of freshy traditional tone. Clear bell sound.
20” N50-R2021” N50-R2122” N50-R2224” N50-R24
Nostalgia 70’s RideSmaller and smooth bellprofile, washy, full, open sound.
20” N70-R2021” N70-R2122” N70-R2224” N70-R24
Nostalgia Flat Ride
22”N-RF22
Nostalgia CrashLow and dark sound character, full and musical.
16” N-C1618” N-C18
Nostalgia Hi-Hat
Medium Thin weight. Soft, warm and full.
13” N-HH1314” N-HH1415” N-HH15
MC JAZZ
RideDark and dry sound, great stick defini-tions with mellowovertones.
20” CJ-R2021” CJ-R2122” CJ-R2224” CJ-R24
CrashDark and quick. Few overtones.
16” CJ-C1618” CJ-C18
Hi-HatDry, low pitched.
13” CJ-HH1314” CJ-HH1415” CJ-HH15
jazz lıne
RideLow pitched, widespread, and hauntingly dark overtones.
18” OD-DR1820” OD-DR2021” OD-DR2122” OD-DR2224” OD-DR24
Hi-HatLow pitched, washy.
13” OD-DHH1314” OD-DHH14 15” OD-DHH15
ORIGIN DARK
MEHMETLEGEND
LEGEND DARK
RideWoody, dark and controlled sound. Clear stick definiton.
19” LD-R1920” LD-R2021” LD-R2122” LD-R2224” LD-R24
CrashFull bodied, dark crash sound.
18” LD-C18
Hi-HatDry, controlled stick definiton. Nice foot sound.
13” LD-HH1314” LD-HH14 15” LD-HH15
MIKAEL Z TRIBUTE
RideFamous old traditionalTurkish Jazz ride sound.
20” MZ-R2022” MZ-R22
RideRich, warm and natural, crystal clear tone.
19” ML-R1920” ML-R2021” ML-R2122” ML-R2224” ML-R24
CrashDry, tonally rich crash sound. Rideable.
18” ML-C18
Hi-HatFull, warm and dry. Vintage sound. Soft and sensitive.
13” ML-HH1314” ML-HH1415” ML-HH15
modern cymbals
Sweet RideWonderful warm tone, enhanced stick definition.
20” R-RSW2021” R-RSW2122” R-RSW2224” R-RSW24
Medium RideRich harmonicsand silvery tone.Bell sound is clear.
20” R-RM2021” R-RM2122” R-RM2224” R-RM24
Rock RidePowerful highcutting sound with bright bell.
20” R-RR2021” R-RR2122” R-RR2224” R-RR24
Sweet CrashVery musical sound, short sustain,medium pitch.
14” R-CSW1415” R-CSW1516” R-CSW1617” R-CSW1718” R-CSW1819” R-CSW1920” R-CSW20
Medium CrashHeavier weight in-creases power and volume.
14” R-CM1415” R-CM1516” R-CM1617” R-CM1718” R-CM1819” R-CM1920” R-CM20
Rock CrashHigh volume. Punchy.
14” R-CRR1415” R-CRR1516” R-CRR1617” R-CRR1718” R-CRR1819” R-CRR1920” R-CRR20
Holey CrashMedium Thin Crash with holes. Trashy crash sound. Less sustain.
14” R-HC1416” R-HC1618” R-HC1819” R-HC19
Sweet HatsLight combinations, quick fast response.
10” R-HSW1012” R-HSW1213” R-HSW1314” R-HSW1415” R-HSW15
Medium HatsHigher in pitch witha tighter stick sound.
10” R-HM1012” R-HM1213” R-HM13
RADIANT 14” R-HM1415” R-HM15
Rock HatsPowerful and long tone with openvolume.
10” R-HR1012” R-HR1213” R-HR1314” R-HR1415” R-HR15
ChinaExotic, powerfuland full sound.
10” R-CH1012” R-CH1214” R-CH1416” R-CH1618” R-CH1820” R-CH20
X-Ray China
16”XRAY- CH1617”XRAY- CH1718”XRAY- CH18
SplashFast, with a touchof dark tone.
6” R-SP68” R-SP810” R-SP1012” R-SP12
BellWarm, musical and high-pitched bell.
8” R-BL89” R-BL910” R-BL1012” R-BL12
RideLarge bell, clear bell sound, ping, great stick sound.
20” SS-R2021” SS-R2122” SS-R22
CrashMedium weight for better projection.
15” SS-C1516” SS-C1617” SS-C1718” SS-C18
HatsHeavy raw bot-tom, medium top. Clear stick sound. Good foot sound.
12” SS-HH1213” SS-HH1314” SS-HH14
ChinaUnique profile with wide reverse edge for trashy effect.
16” SS-CH1618” SS-CH18
SplashMedium heavy, tight&bright splash sound.
8” SS-SP810” SS-SP1012” SS-SP12
SESSIONRock RideLoud, great stick definiton,minimalovertone.
20” RM-RR2021” RM-RR2122” RM-RR22
Rock CrashDark, full explo-sive crash with extra durability.
16” RM-CRR1617” RM-CRR1718” RM-CRR18 19” RM-CRR1920” RM-CCR20
Heavy CrashHeavier than rock
MURATHAN crash with extra power anddurability.
16” RM-CRH1617” RM-CRH1718” RM-CRH18 19” RM-CRH1920” RM-CRH20
Rock HatsPowerful, loud and cutting.
12” RM-RP1213” RM-RP1314” RM-RP14
ChinaThick bell sound, extra sustain, high pitched.
16” RM-CH1617” RM-CH17
Medium RideFocused warm tone, clear stick sound.
20” FR-RM2021” FR-RM2122” FR-RM22
Heavy RidePowerful, high definition.
20” FR-RH2021” FR-RH2122” FR-RH22
CrashSolid attack,explosive anddynamic.
15” FR-C1516” FR-C1617” FR-C1718” FR-C18
MediumHi-HatTight stickresponse, crisp foot sound.
12” FR-HHM1213” FR-HHM1314” FR-HHM1415” FR-HHM15
Heavy Hi-HatPunchy pairing, powerful.
12” FR-HHH1213” FR-HHH1314” FR-HHH1415” FR-HHH15
FUNKY
RideWarm sound, smoothopen bell, very musical.
20” OR-R2021” OR-R2122” OR-R2224” OR-R24
CrashMusical sound, highlyresponsive.
16” OR-C1617” OR-C1718” OR-C1819” OR-C19
20” OR-C20
Hi-HatGeneral purpose warmfull sound.
13” OR-HH1314” OR-HH1415” OR-HH15
ORIGIN
Ride Modern,brilliant,warm sound.
20” SA-R2021” SA-R2122” SA-R22
CrashBright, fastand fullbodied crash sound.
14” SA-C1415” SA-C1516” SA-C1617” SA-C1718” SA-C18
Hi-HatFull, crisp,open and dry stick sound.
13” SA-HH1314” SA-HH1415” SA-HH15
ChinaBright, exotic tone.
10” SA-CH1012” SA-CH1214” SA-CH1415” SA-CH1516” SA-CH1617” SA-CH1718” SA-CH1820” SA-CH2021” SA-CH2122” SA-CH22
SplashFast and bright, quick response.
8” SA-SP810” SA-SP1012” SA-SP12
Samatya Set
SA-SET 114” Hi-Hat,16” Crash, 20” Ride
SA-SET210” Splash, 14” Crash, 16” China
SA-SET312” Splash, 18” Crash, 18” China
SAMATYA
18” RM-CH18 19” RM-CH1920” RM-CH20
SplashLoud, bright heavy splash sound.
8” RM-SP89” RM-SP910” RM-SP1012” RM-SP12
BellThick bell sound, extra sustain, high pithed.
8” RM-BL89” RM-BL910” RM-BL1012” RM-BL12
Medium Ride Controllable,rich sounding,nice for recording.
18” RMS18 19” RMS1920” RMS2021” RMS2122” RMS22
Heavy Ride Full,expressive ride,strong bell.
18” RSH1819” RSH1920” RSH2021” RSH2122” RSH22
Jazz RideHot, dark,controlled sound,smooth and low bell.
18” RJS1819” RJS1920” RJS2021” RJS2122” RJS22
Thin Crash Dark sound,quick response.
14” CTS1415” CTS15
16” CTS1617” CTS1718” CTS18
Medium CrashFull and loudcrash sound.
14” CMS1415” CMS1516” CMS1617” CMS1718” CMS18
Hi-HatDefinite, dry, dark, very warm andmusical.
12” HHS1213” HHS1314” HHS14
SplashMellow,fast sound.
6” SPS6 8” SPS810” SPS1012” SPS12
Sultan Set
SU-SET14” Hi-Hat16” Crash20” Ride
SULTANTURK EMPIRE
Medium Ride Solid blend of definiton and tone.
18” RME1819” RME1920” RME2021” RME2122” RME2224” RME24
Jazz RideHot and dry sound,smooth bell.
18” RJE1819” RJE1920” RJE2021” RJE2122” RJE2224” RJE24
Hi-HatDark and light combinations, hissing tone, warm character.
13” HE1314” HE1415” HE15
VEZİR
Medium Ride Nice harmonics,dry cymbal body sound.
18” RVM1819” RVM1920” RVM2021” RVM2122” RVM2224” RVM24
Jazz RideExotic, dark and warm, smooth and low bell.
18” RVJ1819” RVJ1920” RVJ2021” RVJ2122” RVJ2224” RVJ24
Flat Ride Clear, sweet stick sound with quiet wash. For low to medium volume situations.
18” RVF1819” RVF1920” RVF2021” RVF2122” RVF22
Hi-HatFast and tight sound, tight stick response.
13” HHV1314” HHV1415” HHV15
ONURHAN
RideFairly complex mix, strong ping over washy dark overtone.
20” OH-R2021” OH-R2122” OH-R22
CrashDry and explosive with more tonal color.
15” OH-C1516” OH-C1617” OH-C1718” OH-C18
Hi-HatDry, crisp, clear sound.
13” OH-HH13 14” OH-HH14
EMİRHAN
RideLoud, warm,powerful, clearcutting note.
20” EH-R2021” EH-R2122” EH-R22
CrashSlow attack withlow overtones.
15” EH-C1516” EH-C1617” EH-C1718” EH-C18
Hi-HatRaw, full,energetic, cutting “chick” sound.
13” EH-HH1314” EH-HH14
custom serıes
Medium RideDry and earthy note. Ideal for fast stickings.
18” RTM1819” RTM1920” RTM2021” RTM2122” RTM2224” RTM24
Jazz RideLight weight and low profile bell for washy, dark sound and clear stick sound.
18” JRT1819” JRT1920” JRT2021” JRT2122” JRT2224” JRT24
Flat Ride Dry low pitched sound, minimal overtones.
18” RTF1819” RTF1920” RTF2021” RTF2122” RTF22
Medium Hi-HatDry, dark, clear stick sound.12” HHMT1213” HHMT1314” HHMT1415” HHMT15
Flat HoleBottom Hi-HatBlend of low,mid and high
tonalities. Loud and dark.
12” HHTH1213” HHTH1314” HHTH1415” HHTH15
ChinaVery low pitched, ideal for accents and trashy ride sound.
16” CHT1617” CHT1718” CHT1819” CHT1920” CHT2022” CHT22
SwishDry and tight,raw strong sound.
20” SWT2022” SWT22
BellDry low pitched, full body sound.
8” BLT89” BLT910” BLT1012” BLT12
Crash
14”CT1415”CT1516”CT1617”CT1718”CT18
Splash
6”SPT68”SPT 810”SPT 1012”SPT 12
sıgnature serıes
Ride
22”CA-R22
Crash
18”CA-C1820”CA-C20
Hi-Hat
14”CA-HH14
China
18”CA-CH1819”CA-CH19
Splash
8”CA-SP8
CARMINEAPPICE
Flat Ride
22”HH-FLR22
Medium Ride
22”HH-RM22
Light Ride
22”HH-RL22
Crash
15”HH-C15 17”HH-C1718”HH-C1819”HH-C19
Hi-Hat
12”HH-HH1213”HH-HH13
China
14”HH-CH1416”HH-CH16
Splash
9”HH-SP9
HORACIO EL NEGRO
HERNANDEZ Vintage RideSmall, very smoothbell bridge like aclassic cymbal, butthis unlathed cymbal sounds darker,warmer and drierthan the classic.
20” MT-AN-VR2021” MT-AN-VR2122” MT-AN-VR2224” MT-AN-VR24
Classic RideSmall, very smoothbell bridge, dark and limited overtones, woody stick definition.
20” MT-AN-CL2021” MT-AN-CL2122” MT-AN-CL22
Vintage Hi-Hat
Very dark, warm vintage sound like the old Turkish cymbals.
14” MT-AN-VHH1415” MT-AN-VHH15
MEHMET 61st ANNIVERSARY
MEHMET 60th ANNIVERSARY
RideGreat stick definition. Mellow tone. Dark controlled overtone.
20” MT-AN-R2022” MT-AN-R22
ERIK SMITH
Versa RideSimilar toMehmet Tamdeğer 60th Anniversary. Larger bell with a custom lathed top of the cymbal. This specialcymbal hasold-famous sound with new design.
22” ES-RV22
Swish RideIn X-cast fin-ish with a bigger bell size for ride sound and a bit heavier weight than a regular swish or china. Has 18 rivets on the bell side.
22” ES-SR22
Versa Hi-HatIn X-jazz finish with a bit heavier top and bottom for more volume, precision and definition. Ideal for all types of music ... from Jazz&Fusion to Rock&Metal.
14” ES-VHH1415” ES-VHH15
Signature RideUnlathed top and fully lathed bottom. Raw bell. Dark, washy crashable sound, vintage & clear stick definition.
22” KF-R22
KIKOFREITAS
Ride TheLightningHigh volume,perfect stick definition with a well controlledsustain and wash. Funky metal ride. Heavier for more volume. Bigger bell.
21” SS-XXM-R21
SNOWYSHAW
Tribal CrashThick and heavy weight gives this cymbal volume and projection.
16” AB-C1618” AB-C18
A. B.BERMUDEZ
xperıence serıes
Uncluttered but energetic sound that suits dynamic playing techniques.
Medium Ride
20” XXJ-FRM2021” XXJ-FRM2122” XXJ-FRM2224” XXJ-FRM24
Heavy Ride
20” XXJ-FRH2021” XXJ-FRH2122” XXJ-FRH2224” XXJ-FRH24
Medium Crash
14” XXJ-FCM1415” XXJ-FCM1516” XXJ-FCM1617” XXJ-FCM1718” XXJ-FCM18
Medium Hi-Hat
13.5” XXJ-FHHM1314” XXJ-FHHM1415” XXJ-FHHM15
Heavy Hi-Hat
13.5” XXJ-FHHH1314” XXJ-FHHH14 15” XXJ-FHHH15
China
17” XXJ-FCH1718” XXJ-FCH1819” XXJ-FCH1920” XXJ-FCH20
Splash
10” XXJ-FSP1011” XXJ-FSP1112” XXJ-FSP12
X-JAZZ FUSION
Dark and lowovertones with punchy highs and mids with a lower sustain level.
Medium Ride
20” XXC-RM2021” XXC-RM2122” XXC-RM22
Flake (Thin) Ride
20” XXC-RFT2021” XXC-RFT2122” XXC-RFT22
Medium Crash
15” XXC-CM1516” XXC-CM16 17” XXC-CM1718” XXC-CM18
Flake (Thin) Crash
15” XXC-CFT1516” XXC-CFT16
17” XXC-CFT1718” XXC-CFT18
Medium Hi-Hat
14” XXC-HHM14 15” XXC-HHM15
Heavy Hi-Hat
14” XXC-HHH14 15” XXC-HHH15
China
16” XXC-CH1617” XXC-CH1718” XXC-CH18 19” XXC-CH19 20” XXC-CH2021” XXC-CH2122” XXC-CH22
Splash
8” XXC-SP89” XXC-SP910” XXC-SP1012” XXC-SP12
X-CAST
Effect cymbalswith rivets.
Zeng China
14” XXFX-ZENG1415” XXFX-ZENG1516” XXFX-ZENG16
Mini Bell Splash
8” XXFX-BL89” XXFX-BL9
Flat Bell
7” XXFX-FBL78” XXFX-FBL89” XXFX-FBL9
X-FX
High volume,
distortion and
energy!
Ping Ride
20” XXM-RP20
21” XXM-RP21
22” XXM-RP22
23” XXM-RP23
Power Ride20” XXM-RPR20
21” XXM-RPR21
22” XXM-RPR22
23” XXM-RPR23
Power Crash
16” XXM-CP16
17” XXM-CP17
18” XXM-CP18
19” XXM-CP19
20” XXM-CP20
Heavy Hi-Hat
14” XXM-HHH14
15” XXM-HHH15
China16” XXM-CH16
17” XXM-CH17
18” XXM-CH18
19” XXM-CH19
20” XXM-CH20
Splash
11” XXM-SP11
12” XXM-SP12
13” XXM-SP13
X-METAL
Best described as a full, rich sound with medium-long decay.
SUPER SYMPHONIC
symphonıc&gongs
Strong and richsound, very goodprojection with long decay. Perfect foroutdoor and marchingapplications.
Thinner than Marching Band cymbals.
14” RM-G1415” RM-G1516” RM-G1617” RM-G1718” RM-G1819” RM-G19
20” RM-G2021” RM-G2122” RM-G2223” RM-G2324” RM-G24
10” OB10 12” OB12 13” OB13 14” OB14 15” OB1516” OB16
17” OB1718” OB1819” OB1920” OB2021” OB2122” OB22
MARCHING BAND
10” MB1012” MB1213” MB1314” MB1415” MB1516” MB16
17” MB1718” MB1819” MB1920” MB2021” MB2122” MB22
GONG
ORCHESTRA BAND
Finger Cymbals FG
16” SYS1617” SYS1718” SYS1819” SYS19
20” SYS2021” SYS2122” SYS22
X-Rubbish
10” XR-C1012” XR-C1214” XR-C1415” XR-C1516” XR-C1617” XR-C1718” XR-C1819” XR-C1920” XR-C20
Alvaro Lopezsecond person
Felıpe Candıa
Greg Holloway
Fred Degré
Aydın karabulutkenan doğulu
Aykan İlkanşebnem ferah
Bülent Akbayayna, cem özkan, drum club
Emre Günayistanbul state operaand ballet orchestra zülfü livaneliHamdi Akatay
akatay rıtm project James Rıchley
Gabrıel Pedernera
Bülent Ayfenomen
Alpay Şalt
Cem Akselbülent ortaçgil
Chrıstoph Schneıderghost of tom joad
Claudıo Mastraccı
Dıno Kovacevıc
Erıc Kalbcharlıe hunter
Erland Dahlenmadrugada
Bilge Candanatmosfer
Adolfo Herrera JacquesBourbasquet-Pichard
FOTOCREDITMR. LARS K. LANDE
Jannıs Knüpferpınk fısh
John James Douglesanathema
Konrad Kendrıkstomp
Manton Daley Manuel Podhostnık
Kaı Paulmann
Kostas AnastasıadısMagnus Larssondestynatıon
Marcello Pelıtterıprofessor, berklee college of musıc
Joe Butterworthtalanas
Marcello Barajd-mente
Marıano Cantero Marın Sladkarovbfdm
Mehmet Akatayakatay rıtm project
Mladen PalenkašMarkus Schumacheral jawala
Martın Horntvedtjaga jazzıst
Mehmet Yüzgeçkubat
Mıchael Sımperpınk trouble
Mıcke Backelınlord belıal
Owe Lıngvalnacturnal rıtes
Nedim Ruacanözlem tekin
FOTOCREDITMR. KARL BUGGE
Onur Soydemirhande yener, hüsnü şenlendirici
İzzet Kızılnatacha atlas,ilhan erşahin
Pelle Åkerlındmorgana lefay
Sorin “Pupe” Tanase
Razvan “Lapi” LupuSoren Frostdr bıg band
Spyros Panagıotopoulos Stefan Norgrenlıons share
Tanı Tabbal
Tony Rhodenneedlemouth
Vladımır Ruzıcıcnever nebebe
Yıorgos Trantalıdıs
Stılıan Tabakovnofx
Tımm Bıery
Türker Çolakince saz
Yannıs Stavropoulos
Steve Belmontebıllıe lee hart, the gıpsy kıngs
Torab Majlesı
Yancy Drew Lambertbrooklyn funk essentıals
Mıchael Boudoux
Roman Roth
Russ Wılson
Rıck Morrow Przemyslaw ‘Benbenq’Kuczynskı
Sergıo verdınellı
Marek Šušlametropolıs project
Snowy Shawtherıon
Wım Dykstra
Support · Cymbal Care
Istanbul Mehmet CymbalsWorldwıde Lımıted Warranty Polıcy
All Istanbul Mehmet Cymbals are guaranteed against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase. (Please keep a copy of your original purchase receipt.) If, after inspection by Istanbul Mehmet personnel, it is determined that the cymbal failed under normal use, a replacement cymbal of the same size and series will be provided free of charge.
1- Play the right cymbal. Each cymbal has its own strengths and weaknesses. Hitting a too small or too thin cymbal harder will not make the cymbal louder. You will damage the cymbal. Choose the right cymbal that fits the gig and for your playing style. If you need a louder sound, try a bigger or thicker cymbal.2- Prepare the stand properly. Every cymbal stand should be equipped properly. Be sure your stand has :o A nylon tube over the center rod so the metal isn’t exposed.o A metal support washer is needed to prevent the cymbal from slidingdown. Be sure to use a cymbal felt washer in addition to the metal supportwasher so as to protect your cymbal.3- Do not over tighten your cymbal stand’s wingnut. When you attach the cymbal, do not tighten it down too much. The cymbal needs to be free to vibrate. Vibrations generate the sound. So make sure the cymbal is loose or you won’t get the sound you want.4- Do not position your cymbals at too much of an angle. Cymbals need to be fairly flat to work right. They only need to be angled slightly toward you. If the cymbal is angled too steeply, it can’t move freely enough, thereby choking off the sound.5- Play the edge. The best way to play a cymbal is by hitting slightly above the edge of it. Don’t hit exactly on the edge of your cymbal. Hit above it slightly.6- Play the cymbal with glancing blows, angled to the side and slightly away from the vertical, about a quarter of the way between the edge and the center and allow the drum stick to bounce off naturally. Don’t force the stick down at the cymbal head-on. By playing with glancing blows, the cymbal is allowed to vibrate freely with little stress on the edge or at the center hold, thus reducing the chance of a crack.7- Handle with care. Handle cymbals by the edges using only your fingertips. This prevents your sweaty mitts getting all over the shiny surfaces.8- Avoid hard floors, use a bag. Never stand a cymbal up on its edge on a hard floor, and make sure you have a good cymbal bag for transporting and storing.9- Don’t sweat it. Watch out! Sweat marks and hot ‘n’ humid gigs can lead to cymbal corrosion - an unsavoury-looking greenish staining.10- No abrasive cleaners. Never try to clean a cymbal with an abrasive metal cleaner or abrasive (brillo-style) pad - however tempting it may be.11- Use a mild dish washing soap. Clean your cymbals with a mild dish washing soap and warm water, using a soft non-abrasive cloth.12- Follow the grooves. Scrub around the cymbal in the direction of the lathed grooves and dry thoroughly with a clean towel.13- Polish. Finish with a good cymbal polish. There are several available at your local dealer.14- …unless you like it dirrty! Cleaning cymbals is not a priority for everybody - some feel cleaning affects sound and prefer that darker, dirrty look.
Cymbal Playıng&Care Notes
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Product Photos ByKemal İybar
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