Vintage Zildjian ISTANBUL K HIHATS 14” 858 946 g The REAL DEAL! Perfect Elixir of DRY & COMPLEX

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The end of the road for hand hammered, dry, complex hihats!  A perfect and perfectly Thin over Medium Thin 858 & 946 grams.

Famous cryptic and iconic matching Signature under both bells. Hand Hammered throughout.

Matching Istanbul K Stamps. Top cymbal has a steep profile giving this particular pair a unique complexity - what the Istanbul Ks are famous for.

Sound like they were plucked right off Art Blakey’s kit. They have that magic elixir of Dry and Complex. Organic and yet smooth. Just magnificent sounding hihats. No issues. Glorious half-century-old golden patina mellows them to perfection.

These cymbals are to be celebrated for their history, cultural musical significance, artistry, AND sound.

Forged in Turkey, they’ve been making music for well over half-a-century and they have much more to say.