The Istanbul Mehmet BlackBell Splash 11" in Shiny Finish impresses with spectacular looks and a wonderfully multi-faceted sound that convinces beginners and professionals alike. The special feature of the Istanbul Mehmet BlackBell Cymbals is that the bell has a dark, untreated character and the playing surface is gently turned off. This results in a spectacular frequency mix. The dark, raw Bell has an earthy and deep basic character and the twisted part produces smoother and more brilliant frequencies. These cymbals from Istanbul refine the sound of every drum set, be it playing drums in the rehearsal room or live on stage with the band.
The resulting extremely wide sound range serves almost every style of music and can sound defined and quiet as well as loud and dark. All Istanbul Mehmet BlackBell Cymbals are made of high quality B20 bronze and, of course, like all Istanbul cymbals, are completely handcrafted according to old Turkish tradition. The BlackBell variants are available in a traditional and a shiny finish.
The special feature of the Istanbul Mehmet BlackBell cymbals is the combination of a raw bell and a twisted playing surface. The bell is of dark and untreated condition, the whole rest of the basin however is turned off and finely hammered. The low and metallic frequencies of the bell are combined with the bright and finely defined character of the playing surface to create a unique mix that serves loud and soft styles alike
, and the extremely wide range of Istanbul Mehmet BlackBell cymbals makes them ideal for work in the recording studio, but also on stage, during live performances.
Stylistically they can be used in every conceivable direction, from metal to pop or hip-hop.
Gently struck, the tone is light and warm, with firm play again dark and deep.
The Shiny version is even more brilliant and richer in overtones than the traditional version, which is earthier and warmer.
Like all Istanbul Mehmet Cymbals, the BlackBell version is 100% handmade in Turkey. Old tradition meets modern and innovative approaches in order to achieve the best results. The classic B20 alloy is used, which is standard in most professional pool series.