The Istanbul Hamer Crash-Ride 20" (Natural) is a handmade B20 cymbal from Istanbul’s Hamer series. It is made from B20 Bronze, and includes extra-large hammer marks on the centre cymbal ring. It offers the warm sound of Turkish drum cymbals, combined with a shorter sustain and a little more trash factor. Overall the sound is warm and balanced, with short sustain, yet fast response. The Istanbul Hamer Cymbals are available in a number of finishes.
Like all Istanbul Mehmet Cymbals, the Hamer Series is 100% handcrafted in Turkey. Old tradition meets there modern and innovative approaches to achieve the best results. The classic B20 alloy, which is used as standard in most professional cymbal series, is used.
The main features of the Istanbul Hamer Crash-Ride 20" (Natural) include: