Masterwork Cymbals Custom Blackened 21'' Low Bell Ride

Masterwork Cymbals Custom Blackened 21'' Low Bell Ride

Blackened series feature a ‘blackened’ finish (which dries the sound a little) and a final round of deep impact hammering (which adds a touch more complexity and dryness).

This particular ride also has a slightly higher profile than usual.

A considerable frequency range and a warm basic character with sensitive dynamic characteristics are the essential features of the custom series.

• Size: 21"
• Masterwork custom blackened series
• Traditional surface finish
• Completely handmade in accordance with old Turkish tradition
• B25 Alloy

Cymbals were unknown in Europe until Turk raids first brought them there. The story began in Istanbul in the 15th century with Zildijan family. They were used predominantly in militiray music. The first written European music requiring cymbals dates back to the lage 17th century. After that iy took another 200 years until they were introduced in modern music from jazz to rock in drums.

Nowadays there are several factories in Turkey produce unique cymbals on tradition methods gifted from father to son. Masterwork cymbals smiths are the artisit who use that ancient technics to produce the best cymbals.

B25 alloy , the combination of the copper and tin, the secret formul is being used for mant years for the great musical sound by the musicians all over the world. This alloy is a matter of passion , desire and sadness that the cymbals smith takes out deep his heart and soul.