Turkish Cymbals Crash-Rides

The crash-ride is the most versatile cymbal in the setup – an all-rounder that works both as an explosive crash and a controlled ride. At Turkish Cymbals, every crash-ride is made 100% by hand in Istanbul: cast from premium B20 bronze (80% copper, 20% tin), hand-hammered and lathed. The result is a cymbal that holds time with a defined ping yet crashes openly and musically.

One cymbal, two functions

The crash-ride is the ideal choice for compact setups, travel configurations or drummers who want maximum versatility from a single cymbal. For warm, balanced sounds with harmonious articulation, the Ad Astra series is well suited, while the Cappadocia series impresses with an earthy, dry tone and fast decay. Anyone after a brighter, powerful sound for rock and progressive will find the right energy in the Rock Beat Raw series, and the Millennium series offers a warm, sparkling tone with traditional colour.

Size & use – what matters

Crash-rides usually sit in the 19″ to 20″ range: large enough for a supportive ping and ample sustain, yet thin and flexible enough to respond to a crash accent. In the right setup, a single cymbal replaces two – ideal for live gigs with a compact build and for the studio, where flexibility counts.

As the official Turkish Cymbals dealer in Germany, we have been advising you personally since 2015 – with genuine expertise and shipping directly from Berlin. Find your perfect crash-ride cymbal in hand-hammered B20 bronze.