Istanbul Traditional 20" China Cymbal

Istanbul Traditional cymbals are hand–crafted in Turkey using time–honoured techniques that have defined the brand’s sonic character for decades. The 20” China sits within a comprehensive Traditional series designed to deliver dark, trashy tonality with brisk response characteristics. This particular model excels at cutting through a mix with aggressive stick articulation, making it equally at home in rock, metal, or experimental percussion contexts where definition and edge matter.

The 20” Traditional China employs a distinctive lathing pattern that produces rapid decay and a percussive attack with minimal sustain. Its thin gauge construction yields that characteristic sizzle and bark without overpowering the kit’s fundamental tuning. The series extends across seven sizes—14”, 16”, 18”, 20”, and 22”—allowing drummers to layer textures or select a single diameter for focused colour. Response remains articulate across the dynamic range, from light ghost notes to full crash intensity.

Complementing the China within Istanbul’s Traditional lineup are specialist crash, ride, hi–hat, splash, and trash hit models, each engineered for distinct sonic duties. Drummers building a kit can pair this China with Paper Thin Crashes for splashy warmth, Dark Rides for melodic definition, or Jazz Hi–Hats for tight, focused chick articulation, granting the flexibility to voice a complete percussion setup with cohesive tonal DNA.

Features

• 20” diameter Traditional China cymbal, dark and trashy character
• Hand–crafted Turkish construction using traditional lathing techniques
• Thin gauge bronze for rapid attack and minimal sustain
• Quick stick response across full dynamic playing range
• Complementary sizing available: 14”, 16”, 18”, 22”
• Designed for rock, metal, and experimental percussion applications
• Integrates with broader Istanbul Traditional series for kit voicing
• Aggressive cutting tone with pronounced sizzle and bark