Pergamon Cymbals was founded by third generation masters, Saadettin KO&Ccedil; &nbsp;and Hakan FİDAN. They have more than 50 years of experience combined making award winning cymbals. Pergamon Cymbals disbanded in 2024, but the co-founders, Saadettin Ko&ccedil; and Hakan Fidan have since started their own companies, Ephesus and AllaTurca cymbals. Take 15% off Pergamon Cymbal rentals or purchases, enter promo code: "pergamon15" at checkout.&nbsp;

Pergamon

Pergamon Cymbals

It’s a cymbal especially made for those who love soft and dark sound. The amount of hammering is three times higher than a normal cymbal, which is why the surface is dry and smooth. The inner part of it is stretched with a light lathing. It is a very light cymbal. And the stick definition of it is outstanding. It is suitable for jazz, r&b , funk and fusion genres.

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The timbre of the Saadettin Koç Master series consists of dark tones. The overall volume is between medium and low. The level of sound length is short. It has a thin texture. It’s final form: the top part is acidified, and the bottom part is hammered without lathing.

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The particular processing in the S. Master series, makes it truly unique in look and sound. The mirror polished bell develops bright and subtle vibrations. A special abrasive treatment creates a glitter effect in contrast with the mirror polished edge and the deep hammering. The sound is explosive, trashy, sparkling. It opens quickly maintaining a medium long sustain that blends with vibrations similar to a riveted cymbals. The ping is crisp with a slight dry hint. It integrates well into any musical situation, enriching every context with its unique and original sound, and it is best appreciated in large live shows.

Nautilus series is soft and constant. The holes on it are located like a real nautilus shape. The locations and different dimensions of the holes create a soft and round sound. Its feeling is full, solid but soft. It’s a great efx cymbal for the rock drummers who like playing parts forte with an open sound.

The Division series has a unique dual playing surface. Polished high pitch and raw, dry and dark.

Pergamon XP Extra Power series is loud and bright with truly unique red splatter design.

The Pergamon Vintage 1997 series is dark, dry, soft and quick. Hand-crafted in Turkey.

The Pergamon Etna Soft Jazz Ride Medium is soft, dry and instantly responsive. Hand-crafted in Turkey.

The Black Smith series has a deep, natural black top side finish that provides a reduced, dry and woody sound.  Pronounced attack with short overtones, followed by a very fast decay which makes the cymbals extremely easy to control at acoustic live concerts and small venues.

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Obsidian series is old, vintage and precious. Its dry, medium-high pitch and evident sound will blow you away. Stick definition is great and the feeling is solid. It’s an all around cymbal for many different styles of music.

S. Masters Black series is one of a kind cymbal line. These cymbals have a dark, aggressive and punchy sound with a lot of wash. The large hammered spots control the sustain. The raw and non-hammered bell has a complex character. Because of the black paint applied in each large hammered spot, it has a shorter sustain and denser feel with a quick response.

Grandjazz series has a soft dark and dry sound. Also, this cymbal has an eye catching appearance with, lathing and hammering. Stick definition is very well, suited to jazz, funk, gospel and blues music styles.

Pergamon

14" Pergamon Hakan Fidan Master Series Hi-Hats

18" Pergamon Saadettin Koc Master Series Crash

19" Pergamon S Masters Crash

15" Pergamon Nautilus Crash

20" Pergamon Division Crash/Ride

20" Pergamon XP Crash

22" Pergamon Vintage 1997 Ride

22" Pergamon Etna Ride

15" Pergamon Black Smith Hi-Hats

18" Pergamon Obsidian Crash

18" Pergamon S Masters Black Crash

21" Pergamon Grandjazz Ride

6" Pergamon Vintage 1997 Splash

Pergamon

14" Pergamon Hakan Fidan Master Series Hi-Hats

18" Pergamon Saadettin Koc Master Series Crash

19" Pergamon S Masters Crash

15" Pergamon Nautilus Crash

20" Pergamon Division Crash/Ride

20" Pergamon XP Crash

22" Pergamon Vintage 1997 Ride

22" Pergamon Etna Ride

15" Pergamon Black Smith Hi-Hats

18" Pergamon Obsidian Crash

18" Pergamon S Masters Black Crash

21" Pergamon Grandjazz Ride

6" Pergamon Vintage 1997 Splash

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