Turkish Cymbals FX China – Trashy Control

The FX China by Turkish Cymbals is a china cymbal that takes the trash sound to a new level. The combination of a typical china profile and targeted perforations creates a sonic character that is faster, drier and trashier than any conventional china cymbal – and always remains controlled.

The Secret of the FX Series: Thin, Brilliant and Perforated

The FX series by Turkish Cymbals follows a clear principle: thin, brilliant and with targeted perforations. The holes in the cymbal are no decorative element – they are the acoustic centrepiece of the entire series. Each perforation deliberately interrupts the vibration transfer in the bronze body, resulting in an extremely short decay and a pronounced trashy sonic character. The brilliant finish of the surface combined with the thin construction ensures a lightning-fast response unachievable in thicker, unpolished cymbals. The result: a modern effect cymbal sound that is instantly recognisable.

Sound Character: Fast, Trashy and Crisp

The FX China delivers a lightning-fast, exotically trashy sound with an extremely short decay. The attack is immediate and loud, the sound closes quickly without disruptive wash – perfect for drummers wanting to place precise, short accents without sonic overlap. Thanks to the thin construction the cymbal responds sensitively to every stroke and can also be placed as a stack cymbal on another cymbal to create hybrid sonic worlds. In sizes 16", 17" and 18", the sonic character increases with size: the 16" model is driest and most direct, the 18" model offers somewhat more body and volume.

Applications: Rock, Progressive, Jungle, Jazz-Fusion and Contemporary

The FX China is the effect cymbal for modern drummers wanting to place explosive, short accents with unique character in genres such as Rock, Progressive and Jungle. In Jazz-Fusion the controlled decay is a creative tool for unconventional tonal colours. In Contemporary and Mainstream it works as a modern effect sound in hybrid-electronic setups. For drummers seeking a china with more control and less uncontrolled wash, the FX China is the first choice.

Craftsmanship from Istanbul – At the Best Price

Every FX 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 by experienced master craftsmen. The targeted perforations are applied with precision – a process requiring artisan skill to optimally control the sound. 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.