Istanbul China 16″

Description

The Istanbul China 16″ is a bold, explosive cymbal crafted from B20 bronze and featuring precision-cut holes for a focused, trashy attack with rapid decay—perfect for accents, stacks, or hand percussion use  . Fully lathed and hand-chased in Turkey, it produces a brash, modern China timbre with a quick, controlled response that works brilliantly in rock, metal, and hybrid electronic styles . Reddit users highlight its sharp stick definition and unique but usable character, noting it “cuts through” mixes without drowning them  . Die-hard drummers appreciate the contemporary trashiness combined with stick clarity—a balance seldom found at this price level  . Lightweight and responsive, it adds expressive flare and sharp punctuation to any drum setup.