{"title":"Turkish Cymbals 8\" Bell","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-seo\" style=\"color:#000000!important;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 8-inch bell is the smallest accent maker in the set: a thick, compact cymbal that delivers almost nothing but a pure, bell-like ping – no wash, just long, penetrating sustain. Perfect for precise accents that cut through any mix. Every bell at Cymballand is handcrafted 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 8 inches we carry the brilliant \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/turkish-cymbals-ad-astra-serie\" style=\"color:#000000;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eAd Astra\u003c\/a\u003e Bell with its clearly defined ping, the raw-cast \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/turkish-cymbals-rock-beat-raw-serie\" style=\"color:#000000;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eRock Beat Raw\u003c\/a\u003e Big Bell with its massive, penetrating tone, and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/turkish-cymbals-xanthos-cast-serie\" style=\"color:#000000;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eXanthos-Cast\u003c\/a\u003e Flat Bell Sizzle, whose sizzle rivets add a fine shimmer to the flat profile. You'll find more models in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/turkish-cymbals-bell-becken\" style=\"color:#000000;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eoverview of bell cymbals\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 an 8-inch bell is made for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 8-inch sets lightning-fast, high-pitched accents: in Latin and percussion setups, for striking hooks in fusion and progressive, or as an effect color in the studio. Mounted on a stack or as an auxiliary cymbal, it stays crystal clear even in dense arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCymballand has been the official dealer of Turkish Cymbals in Germany since 2015. We ship hand-selected cymbals from Berlin. Find your 8-inch bell and order it directly from Cymballand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"turkish-cymbals-ad-astra-bell","title":"Turkish Cymbals Ad Astra Bell","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 Ad Astra Bell – Melodic Precision\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #000000 !important;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAd Astra series by Turkish Cymbals\u003c\/strong\u003e takes its name from the Latin motto \u003cem\u003e\"Ad astra per aspera\"\u003c\/em\u003e – \u003cem\u003e\"Through hardship to the stars.\"\u003c\/em\u003e It is the result of over 20 years of stage, touring and studio experience of Turkish drummer and cymbal designer \u003cstrong\u003eÖzgür Can Öney\u003c\/strong\u003e, who worked alongside the master craftsmen of the Turkish Cymbals workshop in Istanbul to develop a series that combines large, dark sounds with controlled, texture-rich performance. Visually, these cymbals are reminiscent of an \u003cstrong\u003eOttoman shield\u003c\/strong\u003e – dark finish from the furnace process, natural unlathed surface, and a strikingly large bell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #000000 !important; font-size: 18px !important; border-bottom: 1px solid #000000; padding-bottom: 3px;\"\u003eSound Character: Clear, Defined and Melodic\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #000000 !important;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAd Astra Bell cymbals\u003c\/strong\u003e are available in three sizes – \u003cstrong\u003e6\", 8\" and 10\"\u003c\/strong\u003e – offering a complete spectrum of high, mid and low pitches. These harmonically matched resonances open up entirely new creative possibilities: used individually they deliver a precise, clear bell tone with an elegantly dark-tinged character – typical of the Ad Astra series. Played as a trio they produce melodic and percussive rhythmic patterns ideal for complex sonic textures in a drum setup. One customer from our community summed it up perfectly: \u003cem\u003e\"Superb cymbals – they blend beautifully with the other sizes and work wonderfully as a set.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #000000 !important; font-size: 18px !important; border-bottom: 1px solid #000000; padding-bottom: 3px;\"\u003eApplications: Creative Accents, Fusion, World Music and Percussion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #000000 !important;\"\u003eAd Astra Bells are versatile tools for drummers and percussionists who think beyond the ordinary. As an \u003cstrong\u003ealternative ride voice\u003c\/strong\u003e they can drive the rhythm just as effectively as a classic ride cymbal – but with a completely different, darker character. In \u003cstrong\u003eFusion, Progressive Rock and World Music\u003c\/strong\u003e they create melodic anchor points that give the groove structure. Percussionists value the Bell cymbals as a versatile effect instrument in acoustic setups – light, precise and tonally complex.\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 Ad Astra cymbal is crafted at the \u003cstrong\u003eTurkish Cymbals workshop in Istanbul\u003c\/strong\u003e following a tradition that reaches back centuries. The secret \u003cstrong\u003eB20 bronze alloy\u003c\/strong\u003e – 80% copper, 20% tin – is hand-cast, heated in traditional furnaces, and hammered thousands of times by master craftsmen. Only the bell is lathed – the rest of the surface deliberately remains raw and untreated. This gives each cymbal its organic, natural character that cannot be replicated in any factory. \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":"6\"","offer_id":55085859569929,"sku":"AD-BL6","price":138.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"8\"","offer_id":55085859602697,"sku":"AD-BL8","price":150.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10\"","offer_id":55085859635465,"sku":"AD-BL10","price":160.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/0349\/7225\/files\/Turkish-Cymbals-Ad-Astra-Bell-6.webp?v=1743282973"},{"product_id":"turkish-cymbals-rock-beat-raw-big-bell","title":"Turkish Cymbals Rock Beat Raw Big Bell","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 Rock Beat Raw Big Bell – Small Cymbal, Big Bell\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #000000 !important;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRock Beat Raw series by Turkish Cymbals\u003c\/strong\u003e is the brilliant version of the Kurak series – and as such a series with a unique character: the \u003cstrong\u003efully raw, unlathed surface\u003c\/strong\u003e carries – unlike the original Kurak series – a \u003cstrong\u003especial polish\u003c\/strong\u003e that gives the large, unmistakable hammer strikes a brilliant shimmer. This process is comparable to the Kurak approach, with one decisive difference: the added gloss. Heavier than the Rock Beat series, with more cut and more volume – these cymbals deliver a \u003cstrong\u003epowerful, assertive sound\u003c\/strong\u003e with the raw texture of unlathed B20 bronze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #000000 !important; font-size: 18px !important; border-bottom: 1px solid #000000; padding-bottom: 3px;\"\u003eSound Character: Powerful Bell Sound in Compact Form\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #000000 !important;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRock Beat Raw Big Bell\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003e7”, 8”, 9” and 10”\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact effect cymbal with a disproportionately large bell for its size. The bell sound is clear, bright and cutting – with the characteristic brilliant-raw Rock Beat Raw character. As an effect cymbal for precise, striking bell accents or as an unconventional splash replacement, the Big Bell offers a unique tonal colour in the setup. Each size has its own character: the 7” is the most direct, the 10” more voluminous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #000000 !important; font-size: 18px !important; border-bottom: 1px solid #000000; padding-bottom: 3px;\"\u003eApplications: Metal, Grunge, Progressive Rock, Rock and Blues\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #000000 !important;\"\u003eThe Rock Beat Raw Big Bell is a specialist for drummers wanting to add a powerful, distinctive bell voice to their setup. In \u003cstrong\u003eMetal and Progressive Rock\u003c\/strong\u003e it delivers precise, bright bell accents. In \u003cstrong\u003eRock and Grunge\u003c\/strong\u003e it is unique as an unconventional effect instrument with the raw Rock Beat Raw aesthetic.\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 Rock Beat Raw 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 intensively hammered. After the hammer work, the raw, unlathed surface undergoes a special polishing process that visibly highlights the distinctive hammer strikes and gives the cymbal its characteristic brilliant-raw look. \u003cstrong\u003eWe at Cymballand\u003c\/strong\u003e are proud, as the official partner of Turkish Cymbals, to bring this series directly to you – without intermediaries, at the best price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cymballand","offers":[{"title":"7\"","offer_id":55396835033353,"sku":"RBR-BB7","price":100.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"8\"","offer_id":56799037882633,"sku":"RBR-BB8","price":100.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"9\"","offer_id":56799037915401,"sku":"RBR-BB9","price":108.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"10\"","offer_id":56799037948169,"sku":"RBR-BB10","price":116.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/0349\/7225\/files\/Turkish-Cymbals-Rock-Beat-Raw-Big-Bell.webp?v=1749547138"},{"product_id":"turkish-cymbals-xanthos-cast-flat-bell-sizzle","title":"Turkish Cymbals Xanthos-Cast Flat Bell Sizzle","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 Xanthos-Cast Flat Bell Sizzle – Small, Focused and Distinctive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #000000 !important;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eXanthos-Cast series by Turkish Cymbals\u003c\/strong\u003e has an unmistakable surface structure: the \u003cstrong\u003ebell is lathed and brightly polished\u003c\/strong\u003e – a powerful, focused bell tone with a clear ping. The \u003cstrong\u003eremaining bow is fully unlathed, deeply hammered and dark polished\u003c\/strong\u003e – the deep hammer strikes produce a characteristically dark brilliance that is neither raw nor classically brilliant. The result is a \u003cstrong\u003edark, harmonic sound with a sharp, powerful punch\u003c\/strong\u003e: dark overtones with forceful highs and mids, controlled sustain and an organic depth that sounds unique in this combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #000000 !important; font-size: 18px !important; border-bottom: 1px solid #000000; padding-bottom: 3px;\"\u003eA Unique Effect Cymbal with Sizzle Character\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #000000 !important;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eXanthos-Cast Flat Bell Sizzle\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003e8”, 9” and 10”\u003c\/strong\u003e is the most extraordinary model in the Xanthos-Cast series. The flat bell shape without a conventional bell dome produces a percussive, direct sound without a traditional bell tone – pure, focused sound with the characteristic dark Xanthos-Cast character. The sizzle rivets add a lively, atmospheric shimmer. As an effect cymbal, stack partner or unconventional splash, it offers a unique tonal colour in the setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #000000 !important; font-size: 18px !important; border-bottom: 1px solid #000000; padding-bottom: 3px;\"\u003eApplications: Metal, Rock, Progressive Rock and Blues\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #000000 !important;\"\u003eThe Xanthos-Cast Flat Bell Sizzle is a specialist for drummers seeking creative, distinctive effects. In \u003cstrong\u003eMetal and Rock\u003c\/strong\u003e it sets explosive, dark accents with sizzle atmosphere. In \u003cstrong\u003eProgressive Rock\u003c\/strong\u003e it is a versatile tool for experimental sounds. In \u003cstrong\u003eBlues\u003c\/strong\u003e it creates organic, atmospheric 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 Xanthos-Cast 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 deeply hammered by experienced master craftsmen. The elaborate surface treatment – lathed, polished bell and dark polished, unlathed bow – demands craft precision and deep knowledge of materials. \u003cstrong\u003eWe at Cymballand\u003c\/strong\u003e are proud, as the official partner of Turkish Cymbals, to bring this series directly to you – without intermediaries, at the best price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cymballand","offers":[{"title":"8\"","offer_id":55401284829449,"sku":"XC-FBLSZ8","price":96.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"9\"","offer_id":55401414033673,"sku":"XC-FBLSZ9","price":102.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"10\"","offer_id":55401420325129,"sku":"XC-FBLSZ10","price":112.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/0349\/7225\/files\/Turkish-Cymbals-Xanthos-Cast-Flat-Bell-Sizzle.webp?v=1749547036"}],"url":"https:\/\/cymballand.de\/en\/collections\/turkish-cymbals-8-inch-bell.oembed","provider":"Cymballand","version":"1.0","type":"link"}