Turkish Cymbals 18" Crash

The 18-inch crash is arguably the most expressive crash size: full-bodied, with long sustain and a rich spread of overtones. Many drummers use it both as a crash and as a small ride. Every 18" at Cymballand is forged, hammered and lathed by hand in Istanbul from pure B20 bronze (80% copper, 20% tin).

Series in this size

For high-energy styles, the unlathed, darkened Raw Dark offers punch with a short sustain, while the dry Dark Hammer focuses every stroke. The warm Millennium and the smooth Rhythm & Soul cover funk, soul and Latin; the adaptable Zephyros and the fusion-ready Ad Astra round off the 18-inch range at the top. You'll find more sizes in our crash cymbals overview.

What an 18-inch crash is made for

With its full body and long decay, an 18" fills even large stages with ease. As an explosive main accent, as a crash-ride substitute in small setups or as a dark counterpart to a brighter 16" – the 18-inch format is enormously flexible.

Cymballand has been the official Turkish Cymbals dealer since 2015. Every cymbal is played individually before it ships from Berlin. Secure your 18-inch crash – hand-picked and ordered directly from Cymballand.