• Here’s a gorgeous pair of Istanbuls with a Raw bell on  and unique, serrated style factory brushed finish on the top cymbal and a fully lathed bottom cymbal. And that creates the perfect combo of TIGHT and CRISP with a pinch of organic complexity. Both high and lows present.

  • Take a look at the craftsmanship on these harder to find hihats.  It’s gorgeous!  

  • Istanbul Mehmet Horacio EL Negro Hernandez Hihats in IMMACULATE condition! Perfect! Played for the video and that is all. 

  • For those who don't know, Horacio “El Negro” Hernandez has played with myriad artists from Dizzy Gillespie to Santana! 

  • Here's Istanbul’s take on these beauties:
    "Designed for Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez, the El Negro series by Istanbul Mehmet has a sound and appearance as unique as Horacio's playing. Hand crafted in Istanbul, Turkey. Specially brushed finish with raw bell."

  • Weighing in at a lovely New Beat philosophy 1064 and 1270 grams, these Mehmet El Negro play like crisp and articulate CLEAN sounding hihats with a pinch of Hand Hammered complexity thrown in.

  • This particular pair is wonderfully well-balanced. The stick definition is prominent and a touch dry, compliments of the brushed finish and they remain bright and warm and cut beautifully without clanking. 

  • Extremely well balanced. Lightly complex without being overly trashy. 

  • Quick response with both your hand and foot. Very articulate. 

  • You can use this harder to find Istanbul 14” Hihats for absolutely anything.  Perfect for very soft to medium loud settings.  

Promoted similar listings













Listed7 months ago
ConditionExcellent (Used)
Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • Hi-Hats
Categories

Product safety information may be available here.

Hazelshould Drums & Cymbals

Studio City, CA, United States
Joined Reverb:2015

Reverb Protection

Simple Returns, Secure Transactions, Human Support

Learn more

Secure Checkout

Reverb Gives

Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music.

Oops, looks like you forgot something. Please check the fields highlighted in red.