Istanbul Mehmet 21" X-Perience X-Cast Medium Ride

Up for sale is a professional-grade 21" Istanbul Mehmet Xperience Series "Ride the Lightning" Ride, designed in collaboration with legendary Swedish heavy metal drummer Snowy Shaw (King Diamond, Mercyful Fate, Sabaton).

​This is not your average ride cymbal. Crafted by hand in Turkey using traditional B20 bronze, the "Ride the Lightning" is a "Power Ride" engineered specifically to cut through high-volume environments while maintaining the musicality Istanbul Mehmet is known for.

​Sonic Characteristics

• ​The "Thunder" Bell: Features a heavily hammered, "hyper-sized" bell that is exceptionally loud and piercing. Perfect for heavy accents and driving rock/metal patterns.
• ​The "Lightning" Surface: A unique X-Metal finish provides incredible stick definition with a focused, controlled wash. It offers a clear, crystalline "ping" even during fast, intricate playing.
• ​Volume & Projection: Heavily weighted (approx. 3000g) for maximum projection without losing its warm, hand-hammered undertones.

​Specifications

• ​Brand: Istanbul Mehmet
• ​Series: Xperience (Signature Series)
• ​Model: Ride the Lightning (Snowy Shaw Signature)
• ​Size: 21"
• ​Material: B20 Bronze
• ​Weight: Heavy / Power Ride
• ​Finish: Hybrid X-Metal / Traditional

​Condition

​Excellent / As Good as New. This cymbal shows no signs of keyholing, cracks, or edge flea bites. The logos and the "Ride the Lightning" graphic are crisp and fully intact. (Include any notes about the signature on the side if you don't remove it).

​Why this is a "Must-Have"

​New retail for this signature model sits between €450–€525. It is a boutique, professional instrument that sounds as aggressive as it looks. Whether you’re a collector of signature gear or a player looking for the ultimate rock/metal ride, this is a top-tier choice.