19” Dark Lord Paper Thin China
Dark Lord
19” Dark Lord Paper 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 19” Dark Lord Paper Thin China is a handmade Turkish china cymbal with a very light paper-thin feel, fast response and wide-open decay.
The Dark Lord line takes Leon’s dark cymbal character into a deeper, drier and more controlled direction, with strong personality and a focused handmade feel.
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
19” Dark Lord Paper Thin China is a handmade Turkish china cymbal with very light feel, fast response and wide-open decay, explosive attack and trashy decay. Deep, dark and powerful handmade cymbal voice with strong character, complex overtones and wide dynamic response.
Specifications
Sound & Craft
Weight class
Paper Thin
Typical weight range
Exact weight varies by individual handmade cymbal.
Product type
China Cymbal
Recommended for
Dark jazz, fusion, modern rock, experimental music, studio. 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
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