--- product_id: 74214600 title: "Istanbul Mehmet Cymbals Jazz Series N70-R20 70's Nostalgia Ride 20-Inch Cymbal" brand: "istanbul mehmet cymbals" price: "VT192370" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 2 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/74214600-istanbul-mehmet-cymbals-jazz-series-n70-r20-70s-nostalgia-ride store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Istanbul Mehmet Cymbals Jazz Series N70-R20 70's Nostalgia Ride 20-Inch Cymbal **Brand:** istanbul mehmet cymbals **Price:** VT192370 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Istanbul Mehmet Cymbals Jazz Series N70-R20 70's Nostalgia Ride 20-Inch Cymbal by istanbul mehmet cymbals - **How much does it cost?** VT192370 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/74214600-istanbul-mehmet-cymbals-jazz-series-n70-r20-70s-nostalgia-ride) ## 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 ## Description Specially designed for jazz drummers. Nostalgia Series jazz cymbals have the same characteristics of the popular vintage jazz ride cymbals. ABOUT ISTANBUL MEHMET - 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 Kucukyan 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 - Dark, Woody Stick Definition, Very Smooth Bell Bridge, Excellent Vintage SoundReminiscent of the 70's Legendary Turkish Jazz Rides - Smaller and Smooth Bell Profile, Washy, Full, Open Sound - Specially designed for jazz drummers - Available in 20", 21", 22", 24"with or without rivets / sizzles ## Images ![Istanbul Mehmet Cymbals Jazz Series N70-R20 70's Nostalgia Ride 20-Inch Cymbal - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61yFx6Wp6WL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Super smooth jazz ride with lots of dynamics. *by J***N on Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2020* Got my 20" Nostalgia 70's Ride today. Clocks in at a very light 1710 grams. Plays very lively with a nice silvery stick sound and quite low pitched, opens up and crashes with ease. Has that 70" K vibe for sure. Good for anything really. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Great cymbal in the right situation *by D***S on Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2018* This is a great cymball for the right situation it was a little too loud for me --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/74214600-istanbul-mehmet-cymbals-jazz-series-n70-r20-70s-nostalgia-ride](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/74214600-istanbul-mehmet-cymbals-jazz-series-n70-r20-70s-nostalgia-ride) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-09*