{"title":"Turkish Cymbals 20\" China","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-seo\" style=\"color:#000000!important;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e20-inch china cymbals create a mighty, dark trash that approaches gong-like depth: long, broad decay, enormous volume and a sound that can color entire passages. 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 20 inches we carry the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/turkish-cymbals-john-blackwell-signature-serie\" style=\"color:#000000;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eJohn Blackwell Signature\u003c\/a\u003e – developed with the legendary funk drummer – and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/turkish-cymbals-kurak-serie\" style=\"color:#000000;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eKurak\u003c\/a\u003e with its dry, raw, earthy character. 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 20-inch china is made for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 20\" is more than an accent cymbal: played with the stick tip it works as a trashy china-ride for metal and fusion passages; struck on the edge it delivers massive, dark explosions. In the studio it sets dramatic, cinematic colors, too.\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 20-inch china and order directly from Cymballand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"turkish-cymbals-john-blackwell-signature-china-becken","title":"Turkish Cymbals John Blackwell Signature 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 John Blackwell Signature China – Short Explosion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #000000 !important;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Blackwell Signature Series by Turkish Cymbals\u003c\/strong\u003e is a tribute to one of the most expressive drummers in modern music history. \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Blackwell Jr.\u003c\/strong\u003e (1973–2017) – known as Prince's drummer in the New Power Generation for over 12 years, and as a sideman for Justin Timberlake, Patti LaBelle, D'Angelo and Bootsy Collins – developed this series in close collaboration with Turkish Cymbals to embody his unmistakable style: funk precision, musical depth and flawless groove. Blackwell himself was enthusiastic: \u003cem\u003e\"I am happy to be part of Turkish Cymbals, the new best cymbal. You won't regret.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #000000 !important; font-size: 18px !important; border-bottom: 1px solid #000000; padding-bottom: 3px;\"\u003eConstruction: Unlathed, Polished and Deeply Hammered\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #000000 !important;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Blackwell Signature China in 19\" and 20\"\u003c\/strong\u003e follows a unique construction principle: the surface is \u003cstrong\u003enot lathed, but polished\u003c\/strong\u003e – the brilliance arises not through lathing, but through a manual polishing process that retains the organic, raw texture of the unlathed bronze while simultaneously producing a brilliant shimmer. The \u003cstrong\u003eraw, unlathed bell\u003c\/strong\u003e and the intensive hammering of the entire surface deliberately reduce sustain: the china opens explosively and fades quickly – no excessive wash, just the necessary energy for precise Funk, R'n'B and Soul accents.\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 Controlled\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #000000 !important;\"\u003eThe John Blackwell China is a specialist for short, powerful explosions. The attack is immediate and loud, the decay short and controlled – exactly what \u003cstrong\u003eFunk, R'n'B and Soul\u003c\/strong\u003e demands. Despite its trashy character the china always remains musical through the deep hammering and unlathed surface: it does not dominate the mix but accents it with precision. In \u003cstrong\u003e19\" and 20\"\u003c\/strong\u003e it offers two dimensions – more direct and drier in the 19\" model, with somewhat more body and volume in the 20\" model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #000000 !important; font-size: 18px !important; border-bottom: 1px solid #000000; padding-bottom: 3px;\"\u003eApplications: Funk, R'n'B, Soul, Jazz-Fusion and Contemporary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #000000 !important;\"\u003eThe John Blackwell China is the perfect effect cymbal for drummers playing in groove-oriented styles. In \u003cstrong\u003eFunk\u003c\/strong\u003e it sets explosive, short accents with high recognition value. In \u003cstrong\u003eR'n'B and Soul\u003c\/strong\u003e it delivers powerful yet controlled crash moments. In \u003cstrong\u003eJazz-Fusion and Contemporary\u003c\/strong\u003e it is a creative tool for unconventional china accents with organic, polished character.\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 cymbal in the John Blackwell Signature Series is crafted in the workshops of \u003cstrong\u003eTurkish Cymbals in Istanbul\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong\u003eB20 bronze\u003c\/strong\u003e – 80% copper, 20% tin – hand-cast, heated and carefully hand-hammered by experienced master craftsmen. The characteristic combination of raw, unlathed bell and the individual surface treatment of each model creates a unique visual and acoustic identity. \u003cstrong\u003eWe at Cymballand\u003c\/strong\u003e are proud, as the official partner of Turkish Cymbals, to bring this legacy directly to you – without intermediaries, at the best price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cymballand","offers":[{"title":"19\"","offer_id":55189767684361,"sku":"JB-CH19","price":246.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"20\"","offer_id":55189767717129,"sku":"JB-CH20","price":270.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/0349\/7225\/files\/Turkish-Cymbals-John-Blackwell-Signature-China-Becken.webp?v=1744319661"},{"product_id":"turkish-cymbals-kurak-china-becken","title":"Turkish Cymbals Kurak 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 Kurak China – Raw Exoticism\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #000000 !important;\"\u003e“\u003cstrong\u003eKurak\u003c\/strong\u003e” is the Turkish word for “\u003cstrong\u003edry\u003c\/strong\u003e” – and no name could describe this sonic character more aptly. The \u003cstrong\u003eKurak series by Turkish Cymbals\u003c\/strong\u003e is the most uncompromising realisation of a raw, untreated sound: both sides of every cymbal are completely raw and unlathed – no lathing, no polishing, just pure B20 bronze in its most natural form. This approach produces a \u003cstrong\u003edark, earthy and dry sound\u003c\/strong\u003e reminiscent of ancient Anatolian music – organic, direct and of unique depth. The \u003cstrong\u003eKurak models\u003c\/strong\u003e (Medium-Heavy) have a larger bell and more weight for projection and power. The \u003cstrong\u003eJazz and Thin versions\u003c\/strong\u003e are lighter and thinner – more responsive and designed for more sensitive playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #000000 !important; font-size: 18px !important; border-bottom: 1px solid #000000; padding-bottom: 3px;\"\u003eSound character\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #000000 !important;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eKurak China\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003e18” and 20”\u003c\/strong\u003e brings the raw Kurak character to the most exotic cymbal format. The attack is immediate and powerful – a dark, earthy china sound without the typical bright sharpness of conventional china cymbals. The decay is short and controlled – the raw, unlathed surface prevents an excessive wash and ensures precise, defined accents. The 18” model is drier and more direct, the 20” model offers more body and projection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #000000 !important; font-size: 18px !important; border-bottom: 1px solid #000000; padding-bottom: 3px;\"\u003eApplications: Soul, R’n’B, Rock, Latin, Jazz-Fusion and Funk\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #000000 !important;\"\u003eThe Kurak China is the china cymbal for drummers seeking an authentic, earthy china sound beyond the mainstream. In \u003cstrong\u003eRock\u003c\/strong\u003e it sets powerful, dark china accents with organic character. In \u003cstrong\u003eFunk and Soul\u003c\/strong\u003e it delivers explosive effects without excessive wash. In \u003cstrong\u003eLatin and Jazz-Fusion\u003c\/strong\u003e it creates exotic, organic sonic moments.\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 Kurak cymbal is crafted in the workshops of \u003cstrong\u003eTurkish Cymbals in Istanbul\u003c\/strong\u003e from the secret \u003cstrong\u003eB20 bronze alloy\u003c\/strong\u003e – 80% copper, 20% tin – hand-cast, heated and carefully hammered by experienced master craftsmen. No lathing, no high-gloss finish – the raw bronze retains its original surface. The result is a cymbal that looks as if it were made centuries ago and sounds like the earth itself. \u003cstrong\u003eWe at Cymballand\u003c\/strong\u003e are proud, as the official partner of Turkish Cymbals, to bring this authentic craftsmanship directly to you – without intermediaries, at the best price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cymballand","offers":[{"title":"18\"","offer_id":55256512430345,"sku":"K-CH18","price":226.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"20\"","offer_id":55256554504457,"sku":"K-CH20","price":288.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/0349\/7225\/files\/Turkish-Cymbals-Kurak-China-Becken.webp?v=1744758781"}],"url":"https:\/\/cymballand.de\/en\/collections\/turkish-cymbals-20-inch-china.oembed","provider":"Cymballand","version":"1.0","type":"link"}