18” Hammer Thin China
Hammer
18” Hammer Thin China
- 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 18” Hammer Thin China is a handmade Turkish china cymbal with a thin feel, quick response and open musical sustain.
The Hammer line emphasizes pronounced hand-hammering, dry and dark color, and a responsive feel shaped for expressive players.
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
18” Hammer Thin China is a handmade Turkish china cymbal with thin feel, quick response and open musical sustain, explosive attack and trashy decay. Dry, focused and hand-hammered cymbal voice with pronounced stick definition, dark color and controlled sustain.
Specifications
Sound & Craft
Weight class
Thin
Typical weight range
Exact weight varies by individual handmade cymbal.
Product type
China Cymbal
Recommended for
Jazz, fusion, funk, studio, modern acoustic music. Especially useful for explosive accents and effects.
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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