Turkish Cymbals Comet Crash – A Spiral of Power

The Comet Crash by Turkish Cymbals is the big sibling in the Comet universe. At 14", this spiral-cut effect cymbal offers more body, more projection and a more powerful sonic character than the smaller Comet Splash. It is a cymbal that instantly stands out – visually and sonically – and extends any setup into a dimension unreachable by any conventional cymbal.

Form as Sonic Principle: The Spiral

In the Comet Crash too, the spiral cut form is the key to the sonic character. The paper-thin material thickness combined with the precisely worked helical form deliberately interrupts the vibration patterns of the B20 bronze: the initial attack is sharp and direct, the sustain short and controlled. Compared to the Comet Splash, the 14" model delivers a fuller, more powerful crash-china sound with greater projection thanks to its larger surface – ideal for loud setups where the smaller model might get lost. The spiral form remains the acoustic centrepiece in both models: it turns bronze into a sculpture, and a sculpture into an instrument.

The Comet cymbal has two clearly distinguishable sonic moments: at the first stroke a high, fragmented effect sound emerges – dry, direct and immediate. In the seconds that follow, the bronze spiral continues to vibrate and produces a long, shimmering chimes-like sound tapestry – like a metallic wind chime slowly fading away. This dual nature makes the Comet one of the most sonically versatile effect cymbals in the Turkish Cymbals range.

Two Lives: Suspended Effect Instrument and Stack Cymbal

The Comet Crash unfolds its full potential in two contexts. As a freestanding effect instrument suspended on a cymbal stand, the bronze spiral rotates and vibrates with every stroke – an extraordinary visual and acoustic experience on any stage. As a stack cymbal placed on another cymbal, it gives any cymbal beneath a crisp, dry character with reduced sustain. The larger 14" form makes it particularly effective as a stack element on ride or larger crash cymbals.

Applications: Fusion, World Music, Experimental and Soundtrack

The Comet Crash speaks to drummers, percussionists and sound artists who want to push boundaries. In Fusion and experimental music styles it sets extraordinary accents that linger in the memory. In World Music and Soundtrack productions it delivers an exotic, unmistakable tonal colour. In sound installations and performance art the Comet Crash as a suspended bronze sculpture is an object at the intersection of music and visual art – beautiful to look at, fascinating to hear.

Craftsmanship from Istanbul – At the Best Price

Every Comet cymbal is crafted in the workshops of Turkish Cymbals in Istanbul following a tradition that reaches back centuries. The secret B20 bronze alloy – 80% copper, 20% tin – is hand-cast, heated and hammered thousands of times by experienced master craftsmen. The spiral cut form is the result of artisan precision and artistic vision – every Comet cymbal is a unique piece that impresses both as a sonic instrument and as a work of art. We at Cymballand are proud, as the official partner of Turkish Cymbals, to bring this extraordinary craftsmanship directly to you – without intermediaries, at the best price.