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 medium-short 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.