Turkish Cymbals Sirius China Holey

Turkish Cymbals Sirius China Holey – Sparkling, Aggressive and Short

The Sirius series by Turkish Cymbals is one of the most striking series in the entire range – and for good reason: six large holes of approx. 5 cm diameter each 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 short, trashy decay – the sound dies away quickly, without long wash or excessive overtones. The result is a raw, aggressive biting sound with a bright, cutting character. Combined with the brilliant, hand-polished finish 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.

Sound Character: China Exoticism Meets Sirius Aggression

The Sirius China Holey in 16” and 18” combines two of the most distinctive cymbal concepts: the exotic China form with upturned edges and the six large holes 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.

Stack Combination

The Sirius China Holey is an excellent stack cymbal – as the bottom cymbal in combination with a smaller crash or splash. The combination of China form and holes creates one of the driest, most compact stack sounds available.

Applications: Grunge, Progressive Rock, Rock, Jungle and Soundtrack

In Grunge and Rock the Sirius China Holey delivers explosive, short China accents with aggressive character. In Progressive Rock it is a creative effect instrument for unconventional tonal colours. In Jungle and Soundtrack it creates exotic, atmospheric sonic moments that go far beyond a normal China sound.

Craftsmanship from Istanbul – At the Best Price

Every Sirius cymbal is crafted in the workshops of Turkish Cymbals in Istanbul from the secret B20 bronze alloy – 80% copper, 20% tin – hand-cast, heated, hammered and lathed. The six holes are precisely worked into the finished playing surface – a process requiring craft skill and experience. We at Cymballand are proud, as the official partner of Turkish Cymbals, to bring this special series directly to you – without intermediaries, at the best price.