Antique is only a description of how this line looks, not the way it sounds. Modern rock, funk and fusion styles beg for some of the heavy, tight timbres the Antiques put out.

Two extra steps in the creative process give the Antiques their unique sound and look. After an initial hammering and sharp lathing, they are heavily subsequently hammered by master hammersmiths Shaban and Ahmet Baykusak.

Then for their defining sound and finish, the Antiques are finally given one more pass through the wood-fired furnace.

 The rides are low-pitched with a dry tight wash, the crashes earthy and explosive.

This custom cymbal has a small 8cm bell.