Turkish Cymbals Clatter Crash – Powerful Hybrid Sound

The Clatter Crash by Turkish Cymbals is no ordinary crash cymbal. It was born from the idea of uniting two worlds: the explosive power of a crash cymbal and the cutting, exotic character of a china cymbal. Through a unique surface process – a brush-like finish instead of classic lathing – and a paper-thin construction, a sonic profile emerges that no other cymbal offers in this form. The Clatter Crash is a cymbal with clear DNA: it knows exactly what it is.

The Secret of the Clatter Series: Brush-Like Finish

The key to the character of the Clatter series lies in its surface process. While classic cymbals are finished with a lathe (lathing), the Clatter Crash receives a finely structured, matte surface through a brush-like process. This technique deliberately interrupts the sound waves – overtones are controlled, sustain remains short and defined. Combined with the paper-thin material thickness, a precise balance emerges: the cymbal's thinness delivers lightning-fast, sensitive response – the brush-like finish ensures this sound stays controlled and musical rather than swinging out uncontrollably.

Sound Character: Hybrid, Precise and Expressive

The sound of the Clatter Crash is a precise hybrid: the initial attack has the sharpness and directness of a china cymbal – high, cutting, with a characteristic hiss tone. The short sustain develops into a full yet controlled crash sound before fading quickly and cleanly. In sizes 14" to 19", the sound grows with the size: the 14" model is driest and most direct, the 19" model offers more body, more projection and slightly extended sustain. Thanks to the B20 bronze alloy, the sound remains musically complex in every size – never flat, always expressive.

Applications: Jazz, Funk, World Music, Fusion and Hand Percussion

The Clatter Crash speaks to drummers who want to add a distinctive sonic dimension to their setup. In Jazz and Funk it sets delicate, exotic accents with fine dynamics. In World Music and Soundtrack productions it delivers an unmistakable sonic character. In Fusion and experimental music it is a creative tool for drummers who think beyond conventional crash sounds. Thanks to its paper-thin, flexible construction, the Clatter Crash can also be played by hand – ideal for percussionists seeking an authentic, exotic sonic character in acoustic setups.

Craftsmanship from Istanbul – At the Best Price

Every Clatter cymbal is crafted in the workshops of Turkish Cymbals in Istanbul following a tradition that reaches back centuries. The secret B20 bronze alloy – 80% copper, 20% tin – is hand-cast, heated and hammered thousands of times by experienced master craftsmen. The finishing surface process – a brush-like finish instead of classic lathing – is the fruit of years of experimentation and deep craft knowledge that cannot be replicated by machine. We at Cymballand are proud, as the official partner of Turkish Cymbals, to bring this craftsmanship directly to you – without intermediaries, at the best price.