16” OldSchool K Hi-Hat Top
Custom Shop
16” OldSchool K 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 16” OldSchool K Hi-Hat Top is a handmade Turkish hi-hat top cymbal. OldSchool K is a Custom Shop concept focused on warm, smoky and traditional jazz-oriented Turkish cymbal character.
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
16” OldSchool K Hi-Hat Top is a handmade Turkish hi-hat top with handmade response and musical sustain, designed for pairing flexibility and expressive articulation. Old-school dark ride voice with complex wash, woody stick definition and traditional handmade Turkish character.
Specifications
Sound & Craft
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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Dark, earthy and complex handmade cymbals with raw texture and controlled wash.