A cymbal that sounds beautiful even played by hand
Most cymbals are designed to be struck with drumsticks — this one, however, was made specifically for cajon and percussion playing, so it gives a full, resonant sound even when played by hand. With your palm you get a powerful, spreading crash sound, while rods or sticks bring out a surprisingly clear, concise ping, which sounds even more assertive on the bell in the centre. One cymbal thus covers both the quiet and the accented roles.
Hand-hammered B20 bronze from Turkey
The cymbal is made of high-quality B20 bronze, one of the most respected alloys in cymbal making. Each piece is hand hammered in Turkey using traditional methods — this is what gives it its large tonal range and individual character. Its diameter is 36 cm (14 inches) and it weighs just 0.7 kg.
What can you use it for next to your cajon?
If you play the cajon, this cymbal lets you add the kinds of highlights drummers achieve with their cymbals: closing a song section, marking an emphatic change, or keeping a continuous, pulsing ride pattern. It also works well in acoustic ensembles, song accompaniment and calm, meditative playing, because it rings beautifully even at low volume.
Many ways to play it
You can play it with hands, brushes, rods or sticks — each brings out a different sound colour. It is worth mounting it on a stand next to your cajon, so you can reach it comfortably while seated and switch freely between box and cymbal.