Turkish Cymbals Ephesus Hi-Hat – Eastern Power

The Ephesus Hi-Hat by Turkish Cymbals is an instrument for drummers who demand maximum power and assertiveness from their hi-hat. Thanks to the unique double-sided hammering process and the raw, unlathed bell, this hi-hat offers a sonic character that no other hi-hat cymbal in the Turkish Cymbals range can match – deeply Eastern, powerful and with a depth that charges every groove.

The Secret of the Ephesus Series: Double-Sided Hammering and Raw Bell

At the heart of the Ephesus series is a manufacturing process that no other Turkish Cymbals series implements as consistently: every cymbal is hand-hammered on both sides – top and bottom. This labour-intensive process gives the cymbal an extraordinary sonic saturation that runs through all frequency ranges. On both sides, the bell is deliberately left raw and unlathed – the hammer strikes remain visible and acoustically effective. The result is a dark, powerful bell with organic character that differs fundamentally from the clear, bright bell sounds of lathed bells. In the final step, all Ephesus cymbals are fine-hammered with special tools – a finishing refinement that gives the overall sound depth and complexity.

Sound Character: Compact, Warm and Cutting

The Ephesus Hi-Hat delivers a compact, full and warm chick sound with a cutting, assertive character. The blend of distinctly Eastern tonal colour and a slight trashy element makes the chick of this hi-hat unmistakable – neither clinically clean nor uncontrolled, but precisely in that zone where character meets precision. Played closed it delivers clear, articulate stick sounds with a dark colouring. Played open it opens into a powerful wash that holds its own in loud live setups. In 14" and 15", the Ephesus Hi-Hat offers two dimensions: faster and more direct in the 14" model, fuller and more voluminous in the 15" model.

Applications: Metal, Progressive Rock and Hard Rock

The Ephesus Hi-Hat is the instrument for drummers playing in loud, powerful setups. In Metal, the heavy construction delivers maximum projection and assertiveness against distorted guitars and loud monitoring systems. In Progressive Rock, the nuanced response to different playing techniques impresses – from fine brushes to powerful stick attacks. In Hard Rock, the distinctive Eastern chick character is an unmistakable trademark.

Craftsmanship from Istanbul – At the Best Price

Every Ephesus 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 hammered thousands of times on both sides by experienced master craftsmen. The raw, unlathed bell is no compromise – it is a deliberate design decision for warmth, darkness and organic character. We at Cymballand are proud, as the official partner of Turkish Cymbals, to bring this masterwork directly to you – without intermediaries, at the best price.