11” Dark Turk Semi-Lathed Medium Hi-Hat Bottom
Custom Shop
11” Dark Turk Semi-Lathed Medium Hi-Hat Bottom
- Handmade in Istanbul, Turkey
- Premium B20+ bronze
- Worldwide shipping
Preparation time is separate from shipping transit time.
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About This Cymbal
The 11” Dark Turk Semi-Lathed Medium Hi-Hat Bottom is a handmade Turkish hi-hat bottom cymbal. Dark Turk Semi-Lathed brings part-lathed surface control to the Dark Turk voice, balancing dark complexity with extra definition and visual contrast.
The Custom Shop is Leon’s special production area for distinctive models, extended concepts and cymbals built around more specific sound targets.
Each Leon cymbal is individually shaped, hammered, lathed and voiced by hand in Istanbul using premium B20+ bronze. Final weight and visual details may vary slightly within the target character of the model.
Usually ready to ship in 2–4 weeks. Production time is separate from shipping time.
Sound Character
- Dark
- Dry
- Complex
- Controlled
11” Dark Turk Semi-Lathed Medium Hi-Hat Bottom is a handmade Turkish hi-hat bottom with medium feel, stronger stick definition and added projection, designed to support chick, definition and projection. Dark semi-lathed cymbal voice with raw texture, controlled complexity and a balanced mix of dry attack and open sustain.
Specifications
Sound & Craft
Weight class
Medium
Typical weight range
Exact weight varies by individual top/bottom cymbal.
Product type
Hi-Hat Bottom
Recommended for
Custom setups, advanced drummers, boutique studio work, expressive live performance. Especially useful for hi-hat pairing and custom top/bottom matching.
Craftsmanship
Every Leon cymbal is individually shaped, hammered, lathed and voiced by hand. Small variations in weight, appearance and tone are part of its individual character.
- Hand hammered
- Handmade in Istanbul, Turkey
- Premium B20+ bronze
- Individually shaped and voiced
- Natural handmade variation
Sound library
Hear This Cymbal
Hear how the Dark Turk line sounds in this reference recording.
This clip represents the line's sound character and may not be the exact cymbal you receive.
Cymbal line
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