{"title":"Turkish Cymbals 16\" China","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-seo\" style=\"color:#000000!important;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e16-inch china cymbals deliver the classic china effect in a compact format: a trashy, cutting tone with fast response and a short, explosive decay. They place aggressive accents that slice through any mix. Every china at Cymballand is hand-hammered in Istanbul from pure B20 bronze (80% copper, 20% tin).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#000000!important;font-size:18px!important;border-bottom:1px solid #000000;padding-bottom:3px;\"\u003eSeries in this size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 16 inches we offer the brilliant \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/turkish-cymbals-apex-series\" style=\"color:#000000;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eApex\u003c\/a\u003e with its precise trash, the assertive \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/turkish-cymbals-sirius-serie\" style=\"color:#000000;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eSirius\u003c\/a\u003e China Holey with punched holes for extra trash, and the effect-rich \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/turkish-cymbals-fx-serie\" style=\"color:#000000;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eFX\u003c\/a\u003e for modern, creative sounds. You'll find more effect cymbals in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/turkish-cymbals-china-effekt-becken\" style=\"color:#000000;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003echina \u0026amp; effect cymbals overview\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#000000!important;font-size:18px!important;border-bottom:1px solid #000000;padding-bottom:3px;\"\u003eWhat a 16-inch china is made for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe compact diameter makes the 16\" china fast and aggressive – ideal for sharp accents in metal, rock and progressive, and for staccato stops. Mounted upside down it speaks even more directly, delivering that typical trashy bite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCymballand has been the official Turkish Cymbals dealer in Germany since 2015. We ship hand-picked cymbals from Berlin. Find your 16-inch china and order directly from Cymballand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"turkish-cymbals-apex-china-becken","title":"Turkish Cymbals Apex China","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-seo\" style=\"color: #000000 !important; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #000000 !important; font-size: 22px !important; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 10px; border-bottom: 2px solid #000000; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eTurkish Cymbals Apex China – Aggressive Trash Sound\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #000000 !important;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eApex China by Turkish Cymbals\u003c\/strong\u003e is the secret weapon for drummers who want to give their setup a raw, aggressive character. Its striking profile, with the wide rim curving sharply upward, isn’t merely a visual flourish – it’s the acoustic key to one of the most distinctive cymbal sounds in the drumming world. Handcrafted in Istanbul from \u003cstrong\u003eB20 bronze\u003c\/strong\u003e, for drummers who make no compromises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #000000 !important; font-size: 18px !important; border-bottom: 1px solid #000000; padding-bottom: 3px;\"\u003eSound Character: Trashy, Explosive and Unmistakable\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #000000 !important;\"\u003eThe Apex China delivers a decidedly trashy, explosive sound that instantly sets itself apart from every other cymbal in the mix. The sharply upturned rim creates that signature aggressive tone – sharp, cutting and deliberately provocative. The response is lightning-fast, the sustain short and controlled. Yet thanks to the \u003cstrong\u003eB20 bronze alloy\u003c\/strong\u003e, the sound stays musical: the rich overtones that only genuine B20 bronze can develop give the cymbal depth and character – not a flat noise, but an instrument with personality. The Apex China is available in \u003cstrong\u003e16” and 18”\u003c\/strong\u003e: the 16” responds faster and sounds drier, while the 18” offers more body and a slightly extended sustain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #000000 !important; font-size: 18px !important; border-bottom: 1px solid #000000; padding-bottom: 3px;\"\u003eMusical Styles \u0026amp; Applications: Metal, Rock, Punk and Modern Drumming\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #000000 !important;\"\u003eThe Apex China is the cymbal for drummers who want to make a powerful statement. It’s ideal for \u003cstrong\u003eMetal, Rock and Punk\u003c\/strong\u003e – wherever an explosive, cutting accent makes the difference. Many modern drummers also use China cymbals as a stack element, combined with a splash or crash for hybrid soundscapes in electronic-acoustic drumming. The reverse profile makes the cymbal close instantly on every strike – perfect for fast, short accents in rapid Metal or Punk patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #000000 !important; font-size: 18px !important; border-bottom: 1px solid #000000; padding-bottom: 3px;\"\u003eCraftsmanship from Istanbul – At the Best Price\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #000000 !important;\"\u003eCrafting a China cymbal is one of the most demanding tasks in cymbal making. The intricate profile with its signature upturned rim is shaped by hand at \u003cstrong\u003eTurkish Cymbals\u003c\/strong\u003e – a process that demands decades of experience. For over 25 years, the Istanbul workshop has produced \u003cstrong\u003eB20 bronze\u003c\/strong\u003e cymbals using methods that reach back to the early 17th century. As the official partner of Turkish Cymbals, \u003cstrong\u003eCymballand\u003c\/strong\u003e gives you direct access to this craftsmanship – at the fairest price, with no middlemen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cymballand","offers":[{"title":"16\"","offer_id":55088518234377,"sku":"AP-CH16","price":220.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"18\"","offer_id":55088580231433,"sku":"AP-CH18","price":248.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/0349\/7225\/files\/Turkish-Cymbals-Apex-China-Becken.webp?v=1743950696"},{"product_id":"turkish-cymbals-fx-china-becken","title":"Turkish Cymbals FX China","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-seo\" style=\"color: #000000 !important; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #000000 !important; font-size: 22px !important; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 10px; border-bottom: 2px solid #000000; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eTurkish Cymbals FX China – Trashy Control\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #000000 !important;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFX China by Turkish Cymbals\u003c\/strong\u003e is a china cymbal that takes the trash sound to a new level. The combination of a typical china profile and targeted perforations creates a sonic character that is faster, drier and trashier than any conventional china cymbal – and always remains controlled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #000000 !important; font-size: 18px !important; border-bottom: 1px solid #000000; padding-bottom: 3px;\"\u003eThe Secret of the FX Series: Thin, Brilliant and Perforated\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #000000 !important;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFX series by Turkish Cymbals\u003c\/strong\u003e follows a clear principle: \u003cstrong\u003ethin, brilliant and with targeted perforations\u003c\/strong\u003e. The holes in the cymbal are no decorative element – they are the acoustic centrepiece of the entire series. Each perforation deliberately interrupts the vibration transfer in the bronze body, resulting in an \u003cstrong\u003eextremely short decay\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003epronounced trashy sonic character\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong\u003ebrilliant finish\u003c\/strong\u003e of the surface combined with the thin construction ensures a \u003cstrong\u003elightning-fast response\u003c\/strong\u003e unachievable in thicker, unpolished cymbals. The result: a modern effect cymbal sound that is instantly recognisable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #000000 !important; font-size: 18px !important; border-bottom: 1px solid #000000; padding-bottom: 3px;\"\u003eSound Character: Fast, Trashy and Crisp\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #000000 !important;\"\u003eThe FX China delivers a \u003cstrong\u003elightning-fast, exotically trashy sound\u003c\/strong\u003e with an extremely short decay. The attack is immediate and loud, the sound closes quickly without disruptive wash – perfect for drummers wanting to place precise, short accents without sonic overlap. Thanks to the thin construction the cymbal responds sensitively to every stroke and can also be placed \u003cstrong\u003eas a stack cymbal\u003c\/strong\u003e on another cymbal to create hybrid sonic worlds. In sizes \u003cstrong\u003e16\", 17\" and 18\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, the sonic character increases with size: the 16\" model is driest and most direct, the 18\" model offers somewhat more body and volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #000000 !important; font-size: 18px !important; border-bottom: 1px solid #000000; padding-bottom: 3px;\"\u003eApplications: Rock, Progressive, Jungle, Jazz-Fusion and Contemporary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #000000 !important;\"\u003eThe FX China is the effect cymbal for modern drummers wanting to place explosive, short accents with unique character in genres such as \u003cstrong\u003eRock, Progressive and Jungle\u003c\/strong\u003e. In \u003cstrong\u003eJazz-Fusion\u003c\/strong\u003e the controlled decay is a creative tool for unconventional tonal colours. In \u003cstrong\u003eContemporary and Mainstream\u003c\/strong\u003e it works as a modern effect sound in hybrid-electronic setups. For drummers seeking a china with more control and less uncontrolled wash, the FX China is the first choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #000000 !important; font-size: 18px !important; border-bottom: 1px solid #000000; padding-bottom: 3px;\"\u003eCraftsmanship from Istanbul – At the Best Price\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #000000 !important;\"\u003eEvery FX cymbal is crafted in the workshops of \u003cstrong\u003eTurkish Cymbals in Istanbul\u003c\/strong\u003e following a tradition that reaches back centuries. The \u003cstrong\u003eB20 bronze alloy\u003c\/strong\u003e – 80% copper, 20% tin – is hand-cast, heated and hammered by experienced master craftsmen. The targeted perforations are applied with precision – a process requiring artisan skill to optimally control the sound. \u003cstrong\u003eWe at Cymballand\u003c\/strong\u003e are proud, as the official partner of Turkish Cymbals, to bring this craftsmanship directly to you – without intermediaries, at the best price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cymballand","offers":[{"title":"16\"","offer_id":55174573621513,"sku":"RB-FXCH16","price":238.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"17\"","offer_id":55174875906313,"sku":"RB-FXCH17","price":250.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"18\"","offer_id":55174877282569,"sku":"RB-FXCH18","price":264.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/0349\/7225\/files\/Turkish-Cymbals-FX-China-Becken.webp?v=1744202839"},{"product_id":"turkish-cymbals-sirius-china-holey-becken","title":"Turkish Cymbals Sirius China Holey","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-seo\" style=\"color: #000000 !important; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #000000 !important; font-size: 22px !important; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 10px; border-bottom: 2px solid #000000; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eTurkish Cymbals Sirius China Holey – Sparkling, Aggressive and Short\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #000000 !important;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSirius series by Turkish Cymbals\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most striking series in the entire range – and for good reason: \u003cstrong\u003esix large holes of approx. 5 cm diameter each\u003c\/strong\u003e are evenly distributed across the playing surface and fundamentally define the sound and character of these cymbals. The holes reduce air resistance during playing, resulting in a \u003cstrong\u003eshort, trashy decay\u003c\/strong\u003e – the sound dies away quickly, without long wash or excessive overtones. The result is a \u003cstrong\u003eraw, aggressive biting sound\u003c\/strong\u003e with a bright, cutting character. Combined with the \u003cstrong\u003ebrilliant, hand-polished finish\u003c\/strong\u003e and the thinner construction, the result is a cymbal that can be used both as an effect cymbal and as a fully functional crash cymbal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #000000 !important; font-size: 18px !important; border-bottom: 1px solid #000000; padding-bottom: 3px;\"\u003eSound Character: China Exoticism Meets Sirius Aggression\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #000000 !important;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSirius China Holey\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003e16” and 18”\u003c\/strong\u003e combines two of the most distinctive cymbal concepts: the \u003cstrong\u003eexotic China form\u003c\/strong\u003e with upturned edges and the \u003cstrong\u003esix large holes\u003c\/strong\u003e of the Sirius series. The result is a cymbal of extraordinary sonic personality: the China sound delivers a shrill, aggressive attack with exotic tonal colour, the holes produce an even shorter, drier decay than a conventional China. The brilliant surface gives the entire sound a sparkling, vivid brightness. The 16” model is more direct and drier, the 18” model offers more body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #000000 !important; font-size: 18px !important; border-bottom: 1px solid #000000; padding-bottom: 3px;\"\u003eStack Combination\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #000000 !important;\"\u003eThe Sirius China Holey is an excellent stack cymbal – as the bottom cymbal in combination with a smaller crash or splash. 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