ULTRA RARE 24” Vintage Zildjian ISTANBUL K 3692 g DARK DRY

I’ll keep this one simple: If you want a signature sound, it’s starts here. And ends here.  Massive 24” Vintage Zildjian Istanbul K.  I’ve seen about 3 of these in the last 30 years. The wait pays off. It’s one of the rarest, most collectible cymbals I’ve ever encountered.  This is the cymbal cymbal-makers have been trying to make for eons.  Dark. Dry. Low. Organic. Brooding. Lower pitched with a unique, hand shaped bell that measures 6.5”.  Even among Istanbul Ks this 24” stands above, it has an ineffable musicality. It’s just its own instrument and it’s a joy to explore.  Stunning, striated, deep lathing patterns on the surface, very wavy Old World Hand Hammering gives this 2 foot beauty an intensely rippled surface.  There’s no mistaking it.  3692 grams.  Dark, chocolate brown half-century old patina matches the sound. No issues. Hand made.  Glorious. Thinking of starting a cymbal company - start with this. It’s as nice a piece as you will ever see.  This Zildjian I