Difference between revisions of "Istanbul Mehmet Murathan 18" China"
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'''Istanbul Mehmet's Description:''' [[Istanbul Mehmet China#Murathan|<<< - >>>]]<br> | '''Istanbul Mehmet's Description:''' [[Istanbul Mehmet China#Murathan|<<< - >>>]]<br> | ||
'''Review:''' "This is one hot cymbal, with quick stick response. When played in the bell-up position, I could ride on it without too much buildup. The sound was fairly light and airy, and I could hear the distinct stick beats. (I’d be interested to hear this puppy with some rivets installed.) When I hit the edge, however, a great gong-like “kang” issued forth, and all the hot lows came out in a great wash. The bell was high and clear.<br> | '''Review:''' "This is one hot cymbal, with quick stick response. When played in the bell-up position, I could ride on it without too much buildup. The sound was fairly light and airy, and I could hear the distinct stick beats. (I’d be interested to hear this puppy with some rivets installed.) When I hit the edge, however, a great gong-like “kang” issued forth, and all the hot lows came out in a great wash. The bell was high and clear.<br> | ||
| − | When I played the China in the inverted position, the sounds were slightly different. Riding in the middle produced more of a wash, mixing the edge and center textures. I could even strike the inside of the bell for a tight, pingy sound. I also tried mallets on the China, and there seemed to be no end to the wall of sound that I got from it." | + | When I played the China in the inverted position, the sounds were slightly different. Riding in the middle produced more of a wash, mixing the edge and center textures. I could even strike the inside of the bell for a tight, pingy sound. I also tried mallets on the China, and there seemed to be no end to the wall of sound that I got from it."<br> |
Review written by Chap Ostrander ("Istanbul Mehmet Pop And Rock Models", Modern Drummer, June 2002, p.33)<br> | Review written by Chap Ostrander ("Istanbul Mehmet Pop And Rock Models", Modern Drummer, June 2002, p.33)<br> | ||
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Revision as of 03:25, 8 July 2024
Group: Chinas
Type: Chinas
Size: 18 Inch
Series: Murathan
Weight: ?g
Years of production: ?
Sound file: Murathan 18" China
Istanbul Mehmet's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: "This is one hot cymbal, with quick stick response. When played in the bell-up position, I could ride on it without too much buildup. The sound was fairly light and airy, and I could hear the distinct stick beats. (I’d be interested to hear this puppy with some rivets installed.) When I hit the edge, however, a great gong-like “kang” issued forth, and all the hot lows came out in a great wash. The bell was high and clear.
When I played the China in the inverted position, the sounds were slightly different. Riding in the middle produced more of a wash, mixing the edge and center textures. I could even strike the inside of the bell for a tight, pingy sound. I also tried mallets on the China, and there seemed to be no end to the wall of sound that I got from it."
Review written by Chap Ostrander ("Istanbul Mehmet Pop And Rock Models", Modern Drummer, June 2002, p.33)
Artist/song where it can be heard:
