Turkish Cymbals Euphonic Ride – Dark Depth

The Euphonic Ride by Turkish Cymbals is a ride cymbal for drummers seeking depth, complexity and musical refinement. Dark, full and with a shimmering undertone that carries the groove without overloading it – this cymbal has its own voice that is immediately recognisable.

The Secret of the Euphonic Series: Brilliant Edges, Matte Centre

The Euphonic series by Turkish Cymbals embodies a unique combination of two contrasting surfaces that together produce an extraordinary sound. The edges are high-gloss polished – a brilliant finish that ensures fast, direct response. The centre and bell, by contrast, are matte and unlathed – not raw, but carefully treated through a special acid bath and intensive hammering. This unlathed, matte surface produces a controlled, dark and full sonic character that differs fundamentally from classically lathed cymbals. The result of this combination: the brilliant edges deliver speed of response and clear attack, while the unlathed surface builds a round, deep and complex fundamental sound. A very labour-intensive manufacturing process – for a sound that deserves it.

Sound Character: Dark, Complex and Dry-Musical

The Euphonic Ride delivers a dark, deep and complex sound with a shimmering undertone that gives the sound a special musical depth. The stick sound is direct and clearly defined – the brilliant edges ensure a fast, responsive feel. The wash remains controlled and musical: dry enough for precise rhythm work, rich enough for a complete sonic character. The bell is matte and sounds dark, warm and with organic character – not a bright ping, but a deep, full bell tone. In sizes 20", 21" and 22", the sonic character grows with the size: responsive in the 20" model, more voluminous and sustain-rich in the 22" model.

Applications: Rock, Progressive Rock, Blues and Contemporary

The Euphonic Ride is the ideal cymbal for drummers seeking a musically refined ride sound across a wide stylistic spectrum. In Rock it delivers the necessary assertiveness and a controlled, dark character. In Progressive Rock drummers appreciate the complex overtones and musical depth. In Blues the warm, earthy fundamental sound fits the emotional language of the genre perfectly. In Contemporary and Mainstream, the Euphonic Ride excels through its versatility and unmistakable character.

Craftsmanship from Istanbul – At the Best Price

Every Euphonic cymbal is crafted in the workshops of Turkish Cymbals in Istanbul following a tradition that reaches back centuries. The B20 bronze alloy – 80% copper, 20% tin – is hand-cast, heated and intensively hammered by experienced master craftsmen. The labour-intensive finishing process of high-gloss polishing, acid bath and special hammer treatment is the result of deep craft knowledge. We at Cymballand are proud, as the official partner of Turkish Cymbals, to bring this craftsmanship directly to you – without intermediaries, at the best price.