• Unique and distinctive concentric circle design
• Hammered/lathed top with fully lathed bottom
• Medium-thin weight offers dynamic, open sound
• Classic handmade design, manufactured in Istanbul
• Perfect for jazz drumming styles and genres

Specifications

• Diameter: 8''
• Alloy: B20 Bronze
• Weight: Medium-Thin
• Finish: Hammered / Lathed
• Product Code: ISSP8

The Istanbul Agop 8" Sultan Splash features a unique design with concentric circles of lathing and hand hammering marks. In addition to the distinctive appearance, the cymbal offers a controlled tone with wide dynamic capabilities, allowing drummers to play expressively with strong results. The Istanbul Agop 8" Sultan Splash offers full-sounding effects sounds with a great balance of frequencies – making it perfect for a range of drumming styles and genres.

The Istanbul Agop Sultan cymbals have a medium-thin weight, offering a dynamic, open sound with great volume and sustain.

The Istanbul Agop Sultan Cymbals feature a combination of lathing and hand hammering processes in concentric circles on the top of the cymbal. The bell is unlathed and hammered and the first circle around the bell is lathed and not hammered. Another hammered circle, followed by another lathed circle gives the Sultan Cymbals a unique, distinctive look to accompany the controlled tone and dynamic versatility. The bottom of each cymbal is fully lathed for consistency. Available in a wide range of sizes and cymbal styles, the Istanbul Agop Sultan Cymbals are a great choice for any drummer, especially for jazz styles and genres.

The Istanbul Agop 8" Traditional Splash brings handmade, heritage cymbal sounds into the 21st Century. Crafted in Turkey by master cymbal makers, this engaging effects cymbal's top quality, B20 Bronze alloy produces a warm, rich wash with twinkling overtones and a papery attack.

The Istanbul Traditional Splash is fully lathed on both sides, offering a well-balanced and versatile range of tones that suit a broad variety of drumming styles. With a stunning finish and the fabled tone that only Turkish cymbals can provide, the Agop Traditional Splash is a must for drummers everywhere.

Specifications

• Product Code: ISP8
• Diameter: 8"
• Alloy: B20 Bronze
• Cymbal Type: Splash
• Finish: Lathed
• Istanbul Agop Series: Traditional

Special Edition Jazz Cymbals

The Istanbul Agop Special Edition Jazz Cymbals are a line of high-quality cymbals from Istanbul, designed especially for jazz styles. The range includes hi-hats, crashes, and rides, all offering similar dark sounds with a woody stick definition and dry overtones and wash. The cymbals all feature light hammering and fine lathing, contributing towards the stunning design and sound that the Special Edition Jazz Cymbals offer. Ideal for expanding any jazz drumming setup, the Istanbul Agop Special Edition Jazz Cymbals deliver superb quality at reasonable price points.

Features

• Dark tone with dry overtones and wash
• Woody stick definition
• Smooth tonal balance
• Classic handmade design
• Perfect for any jazz drumming styles

Specifications

• Type: Special Edition Ride
• Size: 20''
• Finish: Natural

Features

• High-quality medium-thin construction
• Light weight offers dynamic, open sound
• Available in a range of sizes and cymbal types
• Classic handmade design, manufactured in Istanbul
• Perfect for a range of drumming styles and genres

Specifications

• Type: Crash
• Size: 18''
• Finish: Lathed

The Istanbul Agop 18'' Traditional Medium Crash Cymbal offers a classic crash sound and feel, with the durability and reliability of modern handmade cymbals. The crash delivers wide harmonic and dynamic range with rich, warm tones which can be implemented into a wide range of drumming styles and genres. All Istanbul Agop Traditional cymbals are completely lathed on both the top and the bottom which contributes towards the stunning tonal quality whilst complementing the overall look and feel of the cymbal. Handmade in Istanbul using classic manufacturing techniques, the Istanbul Agop Traditional Medium Crash is ideal for any drummer or musician who wants to transform their setup with the distinct sounds of Istanbul Agop cymbals.

Istanbul Agop offer a range of Traditional cymbals, available in a variety of styles and sizes so that you can select the perfect cymbals for your setup. All Traditional cymbals are completely lathed on both the top and the bottom which contributes towards the rich tone which the cymbals produce. The lathe marks also add to the stunning design and finish which each Traditional cymbal presents. Due to their sonic versatility, Istanbul's Traditional cymbals are suitable for any drumming styles and genres.

The Istanbul Agop 17’’ Xist iON dark crash cymbal will be an impressive addition to any drummer’s kit providing a unique sound and character to your playing. The dark finish on the cymbal matches the overall cymbal tone, whilst the cymbal hammering contributes to the overall cymbal sound. Ideal for any drummer looking to expand their kit, the Istanbul Agop 17’’ Xist iON dark crash cymbal is guaranteed to provide individuality to your setup.

• Manufacturer: Istanbul Agop
• Material: B20 Bronze
• Diameter: 17''
• Attack: Quick
• Decay: Quick
• Finish: Un-Lathed, Dark
• Bell Character: Separated
• Product Code: IXIONDC17

The Istanbul Agop 21" Xist Brilliant Ride is a B20 Bronze ride cymbal carefully constructed in Turkey to deliver a crisp, dark and warm tone perfect for cutting through live mixes and modern music styles. The 21'' size provides a focused attack, moderate overtones, and medium decay.

The B20 bronze alloy offers exceptional durability and a high-quality sound that is perfect for all skill levels and drumming styles. Featuring a clear and full-bodied sound, the Istanbul Agop 21" Xist Brilliant Ride the perfect cymbal for any drummer looking for a clear ride cymbal with a dark and warm sustain.

Through a combination of modern and traditional manufacturing techniques, Xist Agop cymbals produce a hybrid sound that is characteristically warm and full-bodied. The moderate overtones make them suitable for both recording and live situations. Istanbul Agop cymbals are renowned for being manually shaped by hammer-wielding smiths who painstakingly craft each cymbal to perfection. The cymbals have a consistent performance that can be relied on by students and professionals alike.

• Diameter: 21''
• Alloy: B20 Bronze
• Weight: Medium
• Bell Size: Medium
• Lathed: Traditional
• Overtones: Moderate
• Decay: Medium
• Sound Qualities: Clear, Focused Attack - Dark, Warm Sustain
• Finish: Brilliant
• Product Code: IXRB21

The Istanbul Agop XIST 16'' Crash Cymbal is a B20 Bronze crash cymbal carefully constructed in Turkey to deliver a responsive, rich and bright tone perfect for cutting through live mixes and modern music styles. Measured at 16'' in diameter and with a quick attack and medium decay, the XIST 16'' crash is a high-performance cymbal which looks great with its brilliant lathed finish.

 Features

• High-quality medium-thin construction
• Light weight offers dynamic, open sound
• Fully lathed on both the top and the bottom
• Classic handmade design, manufactured in Istanbul
• Perfect for a range of drumming styles and genres

Specifications

• Type: Hi-Hats
• Size: 14''
• Finish: Lathed
• Product Code: IMH14

The Istanbul Agop 14'' Traditional Medium Hi-Hat Cymbals are handmade in Istanbul using classic manufacturing processes and techniques, offering the best in durability, tone, and finish. The hi-hats deliver wide harmonic and dynamic range with rich, warm tones which can be implemented into a wide range of drumming styles and genres.

All Istanbul Agop Traditional cymbals are completely lathed on both the top and the bottom, which contribute towards the stunning tonal quality whilst complementing the overall look and feel of the cymbal. The Agop 14'' Traditional Medium Hi-Hats are ideal for any drummer or musician who wants to transform their setup with the distinct sounds of Istanbul Agop cymbals.

Istanbul Agop offer a range of Traditional cymbals, available in a variety of styles and sizes so that you can select the perfect cymbals for your setup. All Traditional cymbals are completely lathed on both the top and the bottom which contributes towards the rich tone which the cymbals produce. The lathe marks also add to the stunning design and finish which each Traditional cymbal presents. Due to their sonic versatility, Istanbul's Traditional cymbals are suitable for any drumming styles and genres.

Features

• Fast trashy attack with fairly quick decay
• Warped outer edge with malleable quality
• Classic handmade design, manufactured in Istanbul
• Light weight offers wide dynamic capabilities
• Perfect for a range of drumming styles and genres

Specifications

• Type: Trash
• Size: 14''
• Finish: Lathed (Warped)

Istanbul Agop offer a range of Traditional cymbals, available in a variety of styles and sizes so that you can select the perfect cymbals for your setup. All Traditional cymbals are completely lathed on both the top and the bottom which contributes towards the rich tone which the cymbals produce. The lathe marks also add to the stunning design and finish which each Traditional cymbal presents. Due to their sonic versatility, Istanbul's Traditional cymbals are suitable for any drumming style and genre.

• Material: B20 Bronze
• Diameter: 15''
• Attack: Quick
• Decay: Quick
• Finish: Un-Lathed, Dark

The Istanbul Agop Traditional Cymbal Set includes a 14'' Traditional Medium Hi-Hat, a 16'' Traditional Medium Crash & a 20'' Traditional Medium Ride. The Istanbul Agop Traditional Medium Cymbals bring homemade, heritage cymbal sounds into the 21st Century. Crafted in Turkey by master cymbal makers, these versatile cymbals top quality, B20 Bronze alloy produces a bold stick sound with a broad, yet controlled wash.

The Istanbul Traditional Medium Cymbals are fully lathed on both sides, offering a well-balanced and versatile range of tones that suit a broad variety of drumming styles. With a stunning finish and the fabled tone that only Turkish cymbals can provide, the Agop Traditional Medium are a must for drummers everywhere.

Papery thin with a quick, trashy attack and fast decay. Also works well as stacked splash, hi hat stack or an alternate hi hat bottom.

The XIST Dry Dark Series Cymbals were created as a bridge between the acoustic and electric, organic and the electronic- a modular cymbal lineup designed to be uniquely expressive as individual pieces or in unique pairings and combinations. Each cymbal exhibits a pointed attack with dark overtones and very quick decay and is soft and wobbly. Played alone they demonstrate a wide dynamic range and with organic, dark tones designed to not overpower other instruments. In combinations they can be uniquely percussive, modern and synthetic sounding. A great compliment for traditional straight ahead jazz, synth based music and modern, progressive jazz.