Turkish Cymbals 16" Crash

16-inch crash cymbals are the fastest all-rounders behind the snare: quick response, a clearly defined attack and a decay that never buries the groove. Every cymbal at Cymballand is hand-hammered and lathed in Istanbul from pure B20 bronze (80% copper, 20% tin) – so every 16" carries its own sonic signature.

Series in this size

In 16 inches, our range covers the full sonic spectrum. If you're after a cutting, assertive accent for metal and progressive, the Ephesus delivers; the dry, raw Kurak brings the dark funk and fusion tone. The brilliant Sirius paints soundtrack-style colors, while the warm Vintage Soul is made for jazz and R'n'B. Add the adaptable all-rounder Studio and the dark, cast Xanthos-Cast. You'll find more sizes in our crash cymbals overview.

What a 16-inch crash is made for

Thanks to its small diameter, a 16" responds instantly and decays just as quickly – ideal as a bright accent over fast hi-hat figures or as a second, brighter crash next to an 18". In dense arrangements it stays audible without clogging the mix.

Cymballand has been the official Turkish Cymbals dealer in Germany since 2015. We ship hand-picked cymbals from Berlin – each one played and checked individually. Find your 16-inch crash and order directly from Cymballand.