Rare THIN Istanbul Mehmet Tony Williams 60s Era Rare FACTORY LIGHT RIDE 22” 2292 g MINT

Only seen one other of these! The Tony Williams “LIGHT RIDE.” Only 2292 grams. Very dark and super crashable. 

In the annals of drum history Tony Williams sits atop the mountain. His ride tone is one of the most famous in history. 

Istanbul Mehmet set out to duplicate that inimitable tone. And they certainly did a spectacular job - all with the help and blessing of Tony’s wife, Colleen Williams. 

Absolutely gorgeous Istanbul Mehmet TONY WILLIAMS Tribute 60s Era 22” LIGHT Ride in immaculate condition.  Have a listen to this beauty! 

The time and effort put into this 22” is immediately apparent with the first strike. Weighing in at a gloriously THIN 2282 grams - this is one the THINNEST one of these I’ve seen. Istanbul didn’t lie! 

This 22” Mehmet plays like an amazing semi-complex, overall SMOOTH, wonderfully dark sounding, Thin Ride or Light Crash Ride. The tone hints of darkness and is still glowingly warm and also undeniably buttery. The stick attack on the ride is prominent but subtle, it’s very evenly balanced.

One of the nicest sounding most versatile cymbals on the market. Dark. Crashable. Ride-able. Smooth with no harshness at all, and all with a fantastic hand hammered subtle complexity.

It’s an incredible tribute and testament to Tony’s sound. 

Playable. Collectible. Loveable!! This 22” is inspiring to play and a felicitous tribute to one of the greatest drummers who’s ever lived.