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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chına

swısh

crash

chına pang

bell

* 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

hı-hat

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crash

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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chına x-ray chına

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bellholey crash

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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hı-hat

chına

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Sessıon

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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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13,5

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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61 st vıntage rıde61 st vıntage hı-hat

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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crash

medıum rıdelıght rıde

chınasplash

hı-hat

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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Snowy ShawTherıon

AB Bermudez trıbal crash

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Thick and heavy weighted. This cymbal has volume and projection.

Symphonıc Serıes&Gong

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super symphonıcmarchıng band

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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