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product_id: 62605096
title: "Istanbul Mehmet Cymbals Custom Series CHT18 18-Inch Turk China Cymbal"
brand: "istanbul mehmet cymbals"
price: "VT10819"
currency: VUV
in_stock: false
url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/62605096-istanbul-mehmet-cymbals-custom-series-cht18-18-inch-turk-china
store_origin: VU
region: Vanuatu
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# 18" size 45.72 cm diameter 1.36 kg weight Istanbul Mehmet Cymbals Custom Series CHT18 18-Inch Turk China Cymbal

**Brand:** istanbul mehmet cymbals
**Price:** VT10819
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎤 Elevate Your Sound with Istanbul's Finest!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Istanbul Mehmet Cymbals Custom Series CHT18 18-Inch Turk China Cymbal by istanbul mehmet cymbals
- **How much does it cost?** VT10819 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- istanbul mehmet cymbals enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted istanbul mehmet cymbals brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Unique Aesthetic:** Unlathed raw surface showcases every hammer mark.
- • **Low Pitch Accents:** Ideal for creating trashy ride sounds.
- • **Crafted in Istanbul:** Handmade by artisans for authentic sound.
- • **Versatile Sound Profile:** Perfect for rock, jazz, and everything in between.
- • **Multiple Sizes Available:** Choose from 16" to 22" for your perfect fit.

## Overview

The Istanbul Mehmet Cymbals Custom Series CHT18 is an 18-inch Turk China cymbal, handcrafted in Istanbul, Turkey. It features a very low pitch, making it ideal for accents and a trashy ride sound. With an unlathed raw surface that highlights every hammer mark, this cymbal is perfect for musicians across genres, including rock and jazz. Weighing 1.36 kg and available in various sizes, it’s designed for those who seek both quality and uniqueness in their sound.

## Description

Unlathed cymbals with a raw surface clearly showing every hammer mark which created the compact sound of these instruments. Meant for drummers who want that dry and compact sound, yet keeping the wide array of low overtones that's so specific to hand hammered cymbals. For Rock, Jazz and everything in-between. Dry. Compact. Raw. Controlled. Musical. ABOUT ISTANBUL MEHMET CYMBALS - Mehmet Tamdeger learned his art from Mikhail Zilcan, the grandson of Kerope Zilcan, after whom the Zilcan K series is named. In the 1950s, he worked in the K. Zilcan factory in Istanbul. At the age of nine Mehmet Tamdeğer started to work for Mikhail Zilcan. Mikhail Zilcan and Kirkor Küçükyan taught him every aspect of this ancient Turkish art, based on a history that stems back to the early 17th century. The Istanbul brand name was adopted by a cymbal works established by two cymbal smiths, Mehmet Tamdeger and Agop Tomurcuk. At that time, they had over three decades of cymbal making experience. Mehmet and Agop named their company after the city that has been home to the epitome of high quality cymbals for many, many years: Istanbul. These cymbals were first exported to the U.S. in 1984, first under the name "Zildjiler", and soon afterwards as "Istanbul". Both craftsmen signed each cymbal and many of these cymbals are now collectors' items. After Agop Tomurcuk's unexpected death in July 1996, Mehmet decided to continue the production of cymbals under his own name, İstanbul Mehmet. A lot has changed since then, but his belief in the richness and the character of a handmade cymbal will always remain. Machines don't have ears. That's why we continue to make our cymbals according to the ancient tradition - with an open eye towards the music that's being made now, and in the future.

## Features

- Hand crafted in Istanbul, Turkey
- Very Low Pitched, Ideal for Accents and Trashy Ride Sound
- Unlathed Raw Surface Clearly Showing Every Hammer Mark
- For Rock, Jazz and everything in-between.
- Available in 16", 17", 18", 19", 20", 22"

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Product Dimensions | 45.72 x 45.72 x 2.54 cm; 1.36 kg |
| Item model number | CHT18 |
| Size | -inch |
| Item Weight | 1.36 kg |

## Images

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*Last updated: 2026-05-10*