Turkish Cymbals Dark Hammer Sizzle Ride – Dark Magic

The Dark Hammer series by Turkish Cymbals is unmistakable at first glance: horizontal stripes of alternating lathed and unlathed zones run across the entire surface – a visual fingerprint that simultaneously defines the acoustic principle of this series. Through a combination of precise lathing, artisan hammering and a special acid treatment process, a surface structure is created that makes the sound drier, more direct and more articulate than smooth standard surfaces. The result: a series with its own character – fast, loud and with clear stick definition.

The Special Feature: Sizzle Rivets on Dark Hammer Basis

The Dark Hammer Sizzle Ride in 21" combines the characteristic dry sonic character of the Dark Hammer series with the long-sustaining shimmer effect of sizzle rivets. This combination is sonically unique: the stick sound remains clear and focused – typical Dark Hammer – while the rivets produce a continuous, gentle hiss that gives the entire sound a warm, living texture. The result is a ride cymbal suited to both precise rhythmic playing and atmospheric, flowing sound tapestries.

Sound Character: Dry, Articulate and Sizzling

The sonic character of the Dark Hammer Sizzle Ride is a fascinating tension: the horizontal stripes of the Dark Hammer surface deliver a dry, direct stick sound with clear definition, while the sizzle rivets produce a constant, whispering shimmer. Played closed the cymbal sounds dark and controlled; played open a wide, richly textured wash unfolds. The Medium-Thin construction gives the cymbal a sensitivity that responds to the lightest touch as readily as to powerful playing.

Applications: Traditional Jazz, Jazz-Fusion, Soul, R'n'B, Latin, Funk and Grunge

The Dark Hammer Sizzle Ride speaks to drummers seeking a ride sound with special atmosphere. In Traditional Jazz and Jazz-Fusion, the sizzle shimmer creates a warm, living sound tapestry reminiscent of the sonic aesthetic of classic jazz recordings. In Soul and R'n'B, the flowing shimmer effect gives the groove an organic, sensual texture. In Funk and Grunge, the Dark Hammer basis delivers the directness and volume that the sizzle effect extends into an atmospheric dimension.

Craftsmanship from Istanbul – At the Best Price

Every Dark Hammer cymbal is crafted in the workshops of Turkish Cymbals in Istanbul following a tradition that reaches back centuries. The B20 bronze alloy – 80% copper, 20% tin – is hand-cast, heated and hammered thousands of times by experienced master craftsmen. The characteristic stripe pattern is created through a special process of lathing and acid treatment – a process that demands artisan precision and deep material knowledge. 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.