15” Dark Turk Semi-Lathed Thin / Medium Hi-Hat
Custom Shop
15” Dark Turk Semi-Lathed Thin / Medium Hi-Hat
- 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 15” Dark Turk Semi-Lathed Thin / Medium Hi-Hat is a handmade Turkish hi-hat pair. 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
15” Dark Turk Semi-Lathed Thin / Medium Hi-Hat is a handmade Turkish hi-hat pair with a flexible weight pairing with thin, medium character, articulate stick response and defined foot chick. 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
Thin / Medium
Typical weight range
Top and bottom weights vary by handmade production.
Product type
Hi-Hat Cymbals
Recommended for
Custom setups, advanced drummers, boutique studio work, expressive live performance. Especially useful for groove, foot work and tight articulation.
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.
Cymbal line
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