The Comet series by Turkish Cymbals is built on a simple yet unusual idea: a continuous spiral is cut out of a paper-thin cymbal polished to a high gloss. The shape recalls a comet with its tail – and it defines the sound as well: a short, high and splintered attack between crash and china. The cymbals are cast and hammered by hand in Istanbul – from B20 bronze.
Short, high effect sound – hanging freely or as a stack
Hanging freely from a cymbal stand, the spiral drops down like a bunch of grapes; strike it and it goes on ringing metallically for a few more seconds, almost like a wind chime. Stacked on another cymbal, by contrast, it produces a vibrating rattle that blends with the sound underneath. Sticks work, and so does your bare hand. Comet cymbals are among the most versatile effect cymbals in the Turkish Cymbals range. For more effect sounds, take a look at the Bee series and the Clatter series.
Musical styles and cymbals in the series
Comet cymbals feel at home in percussion setups, on soundtrack productions, in world music and in fusion – wherever effect sounds and experimental tones are wanted. The Comet Crash has more body and carries further, while the Comet Splash is more compact. If you prefer to browse by type, you’ll also find the models under crash cymbals, splash cymbals and china & effect cymbals.
As the official Turkish Cymbals dealer in Germany, we have been advising you personally since 2015 – with genuine expertise and shipping directly from Berlin. Discover the Comet series in hand-hammered B20 bronze.
Turkish Cymbals Comet Splash 10"
