Istanbul Mehmet Funky Rock 20" Ride

Group: Rides
Type: Ride
Size: 20 Inch
Series: Funky Rock
Weight: 2775g
Years of production: 2003 - ?
Sound file: Funky Rock 20" Ride
Funky Rock 20" Ride
Funky Rock 20" Ride
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Review: "Istanbul Mehmet's success at combining brightness with a dark-bodied tone was most evident on the 20" ride. Sporting a raw, unlathed bell and a finely dimpled surface, this cymbal created a tremendous wash when struck with rapid-fire sticking or a good broadside of my stick.
However, I felt that the unlathed bell was better for quarter notes than for fast runs. The cymbal's responsiveness seemed to be spotty with multiple sticking patterns. It was as if the unlathed surface had given this ride a number of points of high resonance on the one hand, and a lack of responsiveness on the other. This was perfect for dynamics but it could wreak havoc on a player in a pinch. Looking for clues as to how to dig the right ring out of a ride cymbal is the last thing a drummer should be doing on stage. Nonetheless, I changed my playing behavior only slightly, and that is perhaps the most important thing.
Generally the cymbal cut through without piercing my eardrums (or anyone else's). The bumpy, shiny surface of the playing surface contributed to the sound waves (read: multi-layered overtones) traveling in unexpected ways - which, in turn, created unexpected colors.
This cymbal always kept me guessing. At times its voicings were understated, like a whisper, while at other times they resembled a scream. I came to the conclusion that this was Istanbul Mehmet's intention all along."
Review written by Will Romano ("Product Close-Up - Istanbul Mehmet Shiny Funky Rock Series - 21st Century Schizoid Cymbals", Modern Drummer, February 2004, p.40)
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