Comments for Paul's Ramblings

Comment on Visiting Istanbul Mehmet Cymbal Factory by paul

paul — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 09:19:47 +0000

Their web site (http://www.istanbulmehmet.com/) has the following address details:

Evren Oto Sanayi Sitesi 5. Blok No:10 Hoşdere Yolu Esenyurt - İstanbul / TURKEY
Tel : (+90) 212 672 16 01 - 672 65 22
Faks : (+90) 212 672 65 11

I caught a taxi from the Istanbul airport to the factory (which wasn’t exactly cheap) but on return they were able to drop me off at a local bus stop so I could make my way back into Istanbul central. You should contact them before you visit to let them know you’re coming, ask them about public transport (if you need it) and remember to bring wads of Turkish money with when you visit; they don’t take credit card and their exchange rate is terrible. It’s definitely a full day’s activity, requires some effort and expense but is well worth it. Good luck!

Comment on Visiting Istanbul Mehmet Cymbal Factory by Josep

Josep — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 09:08:58 +0000

Hi,

I’m gonna visit Istambul and I would like to know the adress factory. Is it possible?

Thanks!

Comment on I Love the Fish Sandwich by will

will — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 02:36:08 +0000

mmmmm looks good indeed, but cold- how cold is it there atm?

Comment on Visiting Istanbul Mehmet Cymbal Factory by will

will — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 02:34:44 +0000

AWESOME!!! that wouldve been crazy cool, good photo essay too btw!!

Comment on Visiting Istanbul Mehmet Cymbal Factory by Kendall

Kendall — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:24:54 +0000

AWESOME!

Comment on Visiting Istanbul Mehmet Cymbal Factory by Robert James

Robert James — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 23:18:53 +0000

Dude, nice blog. I always like stories of visiting ‘Authentic’ cymbal factories etc. Great pics, writing and of course purchase. My mate Joel uses Istambul Cymbals. Cheers.

Comment on Visiting Istanbul Mehmet Cymbal Factory by Liz

Liz — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:33:17 +0000

Ooh a dream come true. Now, where is the drum factory?

Comment on November in the Park by will

will — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 03:02:36 +0000

so by the way your dressed I figure you’ve joined the ukrainian mafia and are packing heat?

that’s what 2 weeks with the parents will do to you

anyway, good to hear you have hot water again… it’s the little things…

Comment on Swanning Around Kiev by will

will — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 12:43:38 +0000

interesting, in mongolian it’s a ‘j’…

Comment on Swanning Around Kiev by paul

paul — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 15:27:12 +0000

“Zhek” thank you! Mind your transliteration