
Turkish Cymbals Ad Astra Stack
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Shipping Costs & Delivery Times
| 🇩🇪 Germany | Free · 5–7 business days |
| 🇪🇺 EU (26 countries) | Free · 7–10 business days |
| Europe (non-EU) | €25 · 7–10 business days |
| International | €40 · 10–14 business days |
Shipped via DHL. Orders ship within 1–2 business days (not on weekends). You'll get a tracking link by email. 14-day right of withdrawal. A quick test? Sure. Just don't play the cymbal for long – clear stick marks reduce its value.
Technical Details
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Turkish Cymbals Ad Astra Stack – Short, dark and compressed
The Ad Astra series by Turkish Cymbals takes its name from the Latin motto “Ad astra per aspera” – “Through hardship to the stars”. It was developed by Turkish drummer and cymbal designer Özgür Can Öney together with the master craftsmen of Turkish Cymbals in Istanbul, drawing on more than 20 years of stage, touring and studio experience. The result is a big, dark sound that stays controlled and has plenty of texture. Visually, the cymbals recall an Ottoman shield: a dark finish that comes out of the furnace, a natural, unlathed surface and a strikingly large bell.
The set: 16" Holey China + 14" Holey Crash
The Ad Astra Stack is a matched pair made up of a 16" Holey China and a 14" Holey Crash. The holes in both cymbals take out almost all of the sustain: the sound is extremely short, dark and compressed – and gone again instantly. That makes this cymbal stack interesting for modern productions where regular cymbals leave too much ring in the mix. Both cymbals can also be played on their own: they respond to even light hits and, played with the hands, fit nicely into a percussion setup.
Sound character: compressed, dark and intense
The Ad Astra Stack sounds anything but expansive: dark, pinpoint and controlled. The attack is instant – the 14" Holey Crash delivers the initial impulse, the 16" Holey China the colour and character. As a result, the stack sounds noticeably deeper and darker than the usual bright stack combinations. Made for drummers looking for a raw, unpolished sound in modern rock, metal and funk or in electronic-acoustic setups.
Craftsmanship from Istanbul – At the Best Price
Every Ad Astra cymbal is made in the workshops of Turkish Cymbals in Istanbul, following a tradition that goes back centuries. The B20 bronze – 80% copper, 20% tin – is cast by hand, heated in traditional furnaces and hammered by hand, stroke by stroke, by experienced master craftsmen. Only the bell is lathed; the rest of the surface is deliberately left raw and untreated. That gives every cymbal an organic, natural character that no factory can reproduce. At Cymballand, we are proud to bring this craft straight to you as the official partner of Turkish Cymbals – no middlemen, at the best price.
Your Benefits at Cymballand
| 💰 Best Price Guarantee | Direct from the partner, without expensive middlemen. |
| 📦 Free Shipping | Fast delivery, free within the EU. |
| 🛡️ Warranty | Turkish Cymbals Warranty: Hi-Hats & Rides 2 years | Crashes & Splashes 1 year – against manufacturing defects. Your statutory warranty rights remain unaffected. |
| 🎓 Expert Team | Over 25 years of experience go into every consultation. |























































































