Difference between revisions of "Istanbul 19" Mel Lewis Crash Ride"
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[https://youtu.be/F8cXRddvWdk?si=nwGpSORmAdNN3iSf Istanbul 19" Mel Lewis Crash Ride] <br> | [https://youtu.be/F8cXRddvWdk?si=nwGpSORmAdNN3iSf Istanbul 19" Mel Lewis Crash Ride] <br> | ||
'''Istanbul's Description:''' [[Istanbul Mel Lewis Crash Ride|<<< - >>>]]<br> | '''Istanbul's Description:''' [[Istanbul Mel Lewis Crash Ride|<<< - >>>]]<br> | ||
| − | '''Review:''' | + | '''Review:''' "Mel was known to say that a drummer should be able to ride on a crash cymbal and crash on a ride cymbal. Well, the Mel Lewis crash/ride, 19" in diameter, is one cymbal that works perfectly in either case. All three of the crash/rides sent for review had a low pitch, a controllable amount of ring when ridden on, and a dark crash sound. Two of the three cymbals had downright usable bells; one in particular had a bell sound that just about any drummer would love. |
| − | Review written by <br> | + | Yes, there was a little bit of "spread" when riding on this model, but that wasn't really a problem when it was played with a band. (I did get to play all of these cymbals on a number of different gigs.) As for crashing, the crash/ride sounded best when not played overly loud. These cymbals are not meant to be bashed." <br> |
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| + | Review written by William R Miller ("Istanbul Mel Lewis Series Cymbals", Modern Drummer, October 1996, p.36)<br> | ||
'''Artist/song where it can be heard:''' | '''Artist/song where it can be heard:''' | ||
Revision as of 04:20, 13 October 2025
Group: Rides
Type: Mel Lewis Crash Ride
Size: 19 Inch
Series: Istanbul Series
Weight: 1750g, 1755g
Years of production: 1995 - 1996
Sound file: Istanbul 19" Mel Lewis Crash Ride
Istanbul 19" Mel Lewis Crash Ride
Istanbul's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: "Mel was known to say that a drummer should be able to ride on a crash cymbal and crash on a ride cymbal. Well, the Mel Lewis crash/ride, 19" in diameter, is one cymbal that works perfectly in either case. All three of the crash/rides sent for review had a low pitch, a controllable amount of ring when ridden on, and a dark crash sound. Two of the three cymbals had downright usable bells; one in particular had a bell sound that just about any drummer would love.
Yes, there was a little bit of "spread" when riding on this model, but that wasn't really a problem when it was played with a band. (I did get to play all of these cymbals on a number of different gigs.) As for crashing, the crash/ride sounded best when not played overly loud. These cymbals are not meant to be bashed."
Review written by William R Miller ("Istanbul Mel Lewis Series Cymbals", Modern Drummer, October 1996, p.36)
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