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Rare Raw Dry Istanbul Mehmet 22” SWISH KNOCKER w ALL 18 Rivets 2138 g IMMACULATE

Original price $379.99 - Original price $379.99
Original price
$379.99
$379.99 - $379.99
Current price $379.99
  • I have only seen two other of these beauties:

  • A massive, raw, dry heavily Hand Hammered Istanbul SWISH Knocker Ride 22” with ALL 18 rivets and a Brilliant bell. 

  • Yes. 18 rivets - just like it’s 1947!  That’s how they did it back then. 

  • Don't guess and sounds! Have a listen to this exact cymbal!

  • No big company makes anything like this THIN Hand Hammered Swish. The Zildjian one is much heavier than this, and is machine hammered. Not sure what this cymbal is but it’s a gorgeous mix of craftsmanship! 

  • Only 2138 grams on this 22”.  

  • Unlathed. Raw. Unique Brilliant Bell. Generous and acutely upturned flanged edge - just like the old-timey Zildjian Swishes. 

  • Great combination of exotic, dry, organic, complex but with a very quick decay.  

  • Perfect for cutting accents or obviously as an alternate ride - a la Mel Lewis.  

  • Goes from a whisper to a roar with ease.  Very broad dynamic range.  Very musical. Amazing with mallets.  

  • Extremely hard to find. Perfect condition.  An amazing 22” that’s actually Hand Hammered with a constellation of 18” rivets - great tribute to the super old school swishes of the 1940s.