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“Ad Astra” series are common result of Özgür Can Öney ‘s recording, stage and tour experiences mixed with the time he spent at the Turkish Cymbals Factory working on other regular series and signature series with artists and cymbalsmiths.
The name “Ad Astra” comes from the Roman motto “Ad astra Per aspera” (through the hardships to the stars)
“Ad Astra” series look like an Ottoman shield, darker because of the owen process, all the cymbals’ bells are bigger in diameter when compared to other series. And just the bells have the lathed during the production. So, the rest of the cymbals have unlathed, natural surface. For more controlled and clean response cymbals, are also lighter on weight.
Over twenty years, working in the studio for recording and performing at concerts live, Özgür wanted to combine big and dark sounding cymbals with controlled and well textured performance.
Ad Astra series are great for Rock, Funk, Fusion, and other Progressive Styles; in studio and also for stage…
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22” Ride
Big and shiny bell, combined with natural stick response on the side, while playing with the tip. A real Rock Ride…
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20” Crash Ride
Same as the 18” crash but bigger and could be used as a washy ride sound.
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6” 8” 10” Three Bells
When used all together, could played in a melodic way. Because of the size differences, each bell sounds high, mid and low frequencies. Could be used as separately. Long sustain, stable sound. Great for creating rhytmic and musical patterns.
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6” 8” 10” Three Splashes
Three different sizes, in diameter, same as the bells give a melodic option to create more patterns in a rhytmic way. Could be used separated. Cool swish sound on each hit. Great for funky playing.
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