Istanbul 13" Light Hi-Hat

Group: Hi-Hats
Type: Light Hi-Hat
Size: 13 Inch
Series: Istanbul Series
Weight: Top: ?g / Bottom: ?g
Years of production: ?
Sound file: unknown
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Review: "Finally, we were sent two pairs of hi-hat cymbals—13" Matched (Light top with Medium bottom) and 14" Light. While I won't go so far as to say that these sounded exactly like old K's, they were the closest of the batch. When struck with a wood-tip stick, the 14's in particular produced that dry "click" that is characteristic of the old K's, but with enough trashy overtones to balance that out nicely. They were very low in pitch, making the "chick" sound somewhat soft and mellow. Jazz players would probably appreciate these more than rock drummers. The 13's, being a little higher in pitch, produced a clearer "chick" sound. They were a little more modern sounding than the 14's, and might appeal to more tastes. Both sets sounded great with funky, open/closed hi-hat patterns. Overall, everyone here seemed to feel that the hi-hats were the best of the bunch."

Review written by Rick Mattingly ("Istanbul Cymbals", Modern Drummer, May 1998, p. 114)

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