12” Dark Lord Semi-Lathed Medium Thin Hi-Hat Top
Custom Shop
12” Dark Lord Semi-Lathed Medium Thin Hi-Hat Top
- 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 12” Dark Lord Semi-Lathed Medium Thin Hi-Hat Top is a handmade Turkish hi-hat top cymbal. Dark Lord Semi-Lathed adds semi-lathed articulation to the deeper, drier Dark Lord character for a controlled but expressive response.
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
12” Dark Lord Semi-Lathed Medium Thin Hi-Hat Top is a handmade Turkish hi-hat top with medium-thin feel, balanced response and versatile sustain, designed for pairing flexibility and expressive articulation. Deep dark semi-lathed cymbal voice with powerful body, raw complexity and controlled musical spread.
Specifications
Sound & Craft
Weight class
Medium Thin
Typical weight range
Exact weight varies by individual top/bottom cymbal.
Product type
Hi-Hat Top
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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