Metalurgy

Turkish hammering Tall profile makes it ‘jazzy’ Short profile and thin weight = big crash 2-” cymbal (Sabian), began as 2500 grams, lathed down to 1700 grams, add rivets, hammering, buffing Smaller bell = lower volume, more stick definition Each hammerstrike compresses bronze, removes parts of tonal purity Smokier, vintagey, more complex and nuanced