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.

Paiste 101 Product OverviewUshering in a higher standard of sound and durability, the 101 series stay true to the renown Paiste quality whilst offering an affordable option for the aspiring drummer looking for high performance and quality sound at an attainable price.Nothing is sacrificed in the pursuit of performance, the tonal properties of these cymbals are bright and pronounced, they punch well above their weight and perform within any musical context be it soft and subtle or heavy and bold.Supplied as individual units or pre-configured box sets, a wide selection is available to ensure you have the best tools at your disposal as you begin your musical journey.

Since: 2005

Alloy: MS63 Brass

Applications: All volume settings, live playing, entire range of music styles

Sound: Overall - musical, harmonic, powerful

2002 Black Big Beat represent a modernized, yet timeless interpretation of the legendary 2002 sound. Visually, the cymbals feature a distinctly new hammering pattern for the 2002 family. A slightly darkened, semi-matted finish and simplified black logos distinguishes the Big Beats from the original 2002 cymbals. With the 2002 Black Big Beat models, Paiste take the 2002 sound into a new realm, while preserving the legendary 2002 heritage.

Big Beat cymbals are rooted in the world of “2002 Bronze”, with its celebrated brilliance, clarity, precision and strength. Big Beat models add particular warmth, depth and complexity to the mix and are perfect for a broad, voluminous sound without being overly aggressive.

Sizes: 19"

Weight: medium thin

Volume: medium low to loud

Stick Sound: defined

Intensity: lively

Sustain: medium

Bell Character: integrated

2002 Black Big Beat represent a modernized, yet timeless interpretation of the legendary 2002 sound. Visually, the cymbals feature a distinctly new hammering pattern for the 2002 family. A slightly darkened, semi-matted finish and simplified black logos distinguishes the Big Beats from the original 2002 cymbals. With the 2002 Black Big Beat models, Paiste take the 2002 sound into a new realm, while preserving the legendary 2002 heritage.

Big Beat cymbals are rooted in the world of “2002 Bronze”, with its celebrated brilliance, clarity, precision and strength. Big Beat models add particular warmth, depth and complexity to the mix and are perfect for a broad, voluminous sound without being overly aggressive.

Sizes: 20"

Weight: medium thin

Volume: medium low to loud

Stick Sound: defined

Intensity: lively

Sustain: medium

Bell Character: integrated

2002 Black Big Beat represent a modernized, yet timeless interpretation of the legendary 2002 sound. Visually, the cymbals feature a distinctly new hammering pattern for the 2002 family. A slightly darkened, semi-matted finish and simplified black logos distinguishes the Big Beats from the original 2002 cymbals. With the 2002 Black Big Beat models, Paiste take the 2002 sound into a new realm, while preserving the legendary 2002 heritage.

Big Beat cymbals are rooted in the world of “2002 Bronze”, with its celebrated brilliance, clarity, precision and strength. Big Beat models add particular warmth, depth and complexity to the mix and are perfect for a broad, voluminous sound without being overly aggressive.

Sizes: 21"

Weight: medium thin

Volume: medium low to loud

Stick Sound: defined

Intensity: lively

Sustain: medium

Bell Character: integrated

2002 Black Big Beat represent a modernized, yet timeless interpretation of the legendary 2002 sound. Visually, the cymbals feature a distinctly new hammering pattern for the 2002 family. A slightly darkened, semi-matted finish and simplified black logos distinguishes the Big Beats from the original 2002 cymbals. With the 2002 Black Big Beat models, Paiste take the 2002 sound into a new realm, while preserving the legendary 2002 heritage.

Big Beat cymbals are rooted in the world of “2002 Bronze”, with its celebrated brilliance, clarity, precision and strength. Big Beat models add particular warmth, depth and complexity to the mix and are perfect for a broad, voluminous sound without being overly aggressive.

Sizes: 22"

Weight: medium thin

Volume: medium low to loud

Stick Sound: defined

Intensity: lively

Sustain: medium

Bell Character: integrated

2002 Black Big Beat represent a modernized, yet timeless interpretation of the legendary 2002 sound. Visually, the cymbals feature a distinctly new hammering pattern for the 2002 family. A slightly darkened, semi-matted finish and simplified black logos distinguishes the Big Beats from the original 2002 cymbals. With the 2002 Black Big Beat models, Paiste take the 2002 sound into a new realm, while preserving the legendary 2002 heritage.

Big Beat cymbals are rooted in the world of “2002 Bronze”, with its celebrated brilliance, clarity, precision and strength. Big Beat models add particular warmth, depth and complexity to the mix and are perfect for a broad, voluminous sound without being overly aggressive.

Sizes: 24"

Weight: medium thin

Volume: medium low to loud

Stick Sound: defined

Intensity: lively

Sustain: medium

Bell Character: integrated

The Paiste 2002 Black Big Beat set represents a modernized, yet timeless interpretation of the celebrated 2002 sound.

Visually, the cymbals feature a distinctly new hammering pattern for the 2002 family, a slightly darkened, semi-matted finish and simplified black logos to distinguish the Big Beat set.

In terms of sound, the cymbals are rooted in the world of 2002 Alloy, with its celebrated brilliance, clarity, precision and strength. Big Beat models add particular warmth, depth and complexity to the mix. They are perfect for broad, voluminous sound without being overly aggressive.

The individual cymbals are designed to be multifunctional and work well across the range as both crashes and rides. Despite their sizes, the cymbals feature excellent manageability and well controllable decay. Warm luscious crashes, an airy, defined ping over a wide multi-layered wash, and broad, musical bells are the hallmarks of the Big Beat singles. The Hi-Hat pairs feature a broad stick over a fat, wet open sound and a rich pronounced chick.

With the 2002 Black Big Beat models, Paiste takes the 2002 sound into a new realm, while preserving the legendary 2002 heritage. Live or studio, these cymbals are decidedly multi-musical, well suited for a wide range of applications.

2002s are entirely made by hand in Switzerland using traditional methods that have remained unchanged in over half a century.

 

The Paiste 2002 Black Big Beat set represents a modernized, yet timeless interpretation of the celebrated 2002 sound.

Visually, the cymbals feature a distinctly new hammering pattern for the 2002 family, a slightly darkened, semi-matted finish and simplified black logos to distinguish the Big Beat set.

In terms of sound, the cymbals are rooted in the world of 2002 Alloy, with its celebrated brilliance, clarity, precision and strength. Big Beat models add particular warmth, depth and complexity to the mix. They are perfect for broad, voluminous sound without being overly aggressive.

The individual cymbals are designed to be multifunctional and work well across the range as both crashes and rides. Despite their sizes, the cymbals feature excellent manageability and well controllable decay. Warm luscious crashes, an airy, defined ping over a wide multi-layered wash, and broad, musical bells are the hallmarks of the Big Beat singles. The Hi-Hat pairs feature a broad stick over a fat, wet open sound and a rich pronounced chick.

With the 2002 Black Big Beat models, Paiste takes the 2002 sound into a new realm, while preserving the legendary 2002 heritage. Live or studio, these cymbals are decidedly multi-musical, well suited for a wide range of applications.

2002s are entirely made by hand in Switzerland using traditional methods that have remained unchanged in over half a century.

 

The legendary cymbals that defined the sound of generations of drummers since the early days of Rock. The present 2002 is built on the foundation of the original classic cymbals and is expanded by modern sounds for today’s progressive popular music.

Very versatile all-purpose crash. The definitive classic rock crash sound.

Weight: medium
Volume: medium soft to loud
Stick Sound: washy
Intensity: lively
Sustain: medium
Bell Character: integrated

The legendary cymbals that defined the sound of generations of drummers since the early days of Rock. The present 2002 is built on the foundation of the original classic cymbals and is expanded by modern sounds for today’s progressive popular music.

Very versatile all-purpose crash. The definitive classic rock crash sound.

Weight: medium
Volume: medium soft to loud
Stick Sound: washy
Intensity: lively
Sustain: medium
Bell Character: integrated

The legendary cymbals that defined the sound of generations of drummers since the early days of Rock. The present 2002 is built on the foundation of the original classic cymbals and is expanded by modern sounds for today’s progressive popular music.

Very versatile all-purpose crash. The definitive classic rock crash sound.

Weight: medium
Volume: medium soft to loud
Stick Sound: washy
Intensity: lively
Sustain: medium
Bell Character: integrated

The legendary cymbals that defined the sound of generations of drummers since the early days of Rock. The present 2002 is built on the foundation of the original classic cymbals and is expanded by modern sounds for today’s progressive popular music.

Very versatile all-purpose crash. The definitive classic rock crash sound.

Size: 18" 
Weight: medium
Volume: medium soft to loud
Stick Sound: washy
Intensity: lively
Sustain: medium
Bell Character: integrated

The legendary cymbals that defined the sound of generations of drummers since the early days of Rock. The present 2002 is built on the foundation of the original classic cymbals and is expanded by modern sounds for today’s progressive popular music.

Very versatile all-purpose crash. The definitive classic rock crash sound.

Size: 19" 
Weight: medium
Volume: medium soft to loud
Stick Sound: washy
Intensity: lively
Sustain: medium
Bell Character: integrated

The legendary cymbals that defined the sound of generations of drummers since the early days of Rock. The present 2002 is built on the foundation of the original classic cymbals and is expanded by modern sounds for today’s progressive popular music.

Very versatile all-purpose crash. The definitive classic rock crash sound.

Size: 20"

Weight: medium

Volume: medium soft to loud

Stick Sound: washy

Intensity: lively

Sustain: medium

Bell Character: integrated

The legendary cymbals that defined the sound of generations of drummers since the early days of Rock. The present 2002 is built on the foundation of the original classic cymbals and is expanded by modern sounds for today’s progressive popular music.

Very versatile all-purpose crash. The definitive classic rock crash sound.

Weight: medium
Volume: medium soft to loud
Stick Sound: washy
Intensity: lively
Sustain: medium
Bell Character: integrated

The Paiste 2002 Cymbal Series features a collection of traditional sounding cymbals that have been a leading choice for rock drummers since their release in 1971. The 2002 Series of cymbals helped shape the cymbal sounds that we often hear today.

The 2002 edition is a revamp of the classic cymbal design and sound but with a modern twist to deliver a powerful, crisp and clear tone required to cater to the high energy levels of modern music.

Features

• Extremely durable and versatile
• B8 Bronze construction offers a bright, crisp and full-sounding tone
• An ideal upgrade or replacement cymbal
• Provides professional quality, sturdy construction and high-performance capabilities
• Sits perfectly in the mix with a medium sustain
• Ideal for rock and metal drummers
• Hand-hammered to provide a steeper profile and a high-pitched sound
• Delivers the classic ride tone heard in many popular rock and metal albums

The Paiste 2002 Cymbal Series features a collection of traditional sounding cymbals that have been a leading choice for rock drummers since their release in 1971. The 2002 Series of cymbals helped shape the cymbal sounds that we often hear today.

The 2002 edition is a revamp of the classic cymbal design and sound but with a modern twist to deliver a powerful, crisp and clear tone required to cater to the high energy levels of modern music.

Features

• Extremely durable and versatile
• B8 Bronze construction offers a bright, crisp and full-sounding tone
• An ideal upgrade or replacement cymbal
• Provides professional quality, sturdy construction and high-performance capabilities
• Sits perfectly in the mix with a medium sustain
• Ideal for rock and metal drummers
• Hand-hammered to provide a steeper profile and a high-pitched sound
• Delivers the classic ride tone heard in many popular rock and metal albums

The legendary cymbals that defined the sound of generations of drummers since the early days of Rock. The present 2002 is built on the foundation of the original classic cymbals and is expanded by modern sounds for todays progressive popular music.

Paiste 2002 Medium Crash Features:

• Weight – medium heavy
• Volume – medium to loud
• Stick Sound – fairly washy
• Intensity – lively
• Sustain – medium long
• Bell Character – integrated

Sound Character – Bright, rich, warm, full. Wide range, clean mix. Even, responsive feel. Multi-purpose cymbals with excellent full bodied crash and ride functionality.

The legendary cymbals that defined the sound of generations of drummers since the early days of Rock. The present 2002 is built on the foundation of the original classic cymbals and is expanded by modern sounds for todays progressive popular music.

Paiste 2002 Medium Crash Features:

• Weight – medium heavy
• Volume – medium to loud
• Stick Sound – fairly washy
• Intensity – lively
• Sustain – medium long
• Bell Character – integrated

Sound Character – Bright, rich, warm, full. Wide range, clean mix. Even, responsive feel. Multi-purpose cymbals with excellent full bodied crash and ride functionality.

The legendary cymbals that defined the sound of generations of drummers since the early days of Rock. The present 2002 is built on the foundation of the original classic cymbals and is expanded by modern sounds for todays progressive popular music.

Paiste 2002 Medium Crash Features:

• Weight – medium heavy
• Volume – medium to loud
• Stick Sound – fairly washy
• Intensity – lively
• Sustain – medium long
• Bell Character – integrated

Sound Character – Bright, rich, warm, full. Wide range, clean mix. Even, responsive feel. Multi-purpose cymbals with excellent full bodied crash and ride functionality.

The legendary cymbals that defined the sound of generations of drummers since the early days of Rock. The present 2002 is built on the foundation of the original classic cymbals and is expanded by modern sounds for todays progressive popular music.

Paiste 2002 Power Crash Features:

• Weight – heavy
• Volume – medium to very loud
• Stick Sound – fairly washy
• Intensity – lively
• Sustain – long
• Bell Character – integrated

Sound Character – Aggressive, shattering, powerful. Fairly narrow range, dense, tight mix. Heavy feel, powerful attack, with brilliant, silvery highs and midrange heavy body. Strong, extremely cutting crash for heavy playing.

The legendary cymbals that defined the sound of generations of drummers since the early days of Rock. The present 2002 is built on the foundation of the original classic cymbals and is expanded by modern sounds for todays progressive popular music.

Paiste 2002 Power Crash Features:

• Weight – heavy
• Volume – medium to very loud
• Stick Sound – fairly washy
• Intensity – lively
• Sustain – long
• Bell Character – integrated

Sound Character – Aggressive, shattering, powerful. Fairly narrow range, dense, tight mix. Heavy feel, powerful attack, with brilliant, silvery highs and midrange heavy body. Strong, extremely cutting crash for heavy playing.

The legendary cymbals that defined the sound of generations of drummers since the early days of Rock. The present 2002 is built on the foundation of the original classic cymbals and is expanded by modern sounds for todays progressive popular music.

Paiste 2002 Power Crash Features:

• Weight – heavy
• Volume – medium to very loud
• Stick Sound – fairly washy
• Intensity – lively
• Sustain – long
• Bell Character – integrated

Sound Character – Aggressive, shattering, powerful. Fairly narrow range, dense, tight mix. Heavy feel, powerful attack, with brilliant, silvery highs and midrange heavy body. Strong, extremely cutting crash for heavy playing.

The legendary cymbals that defined the sound of generations of drummers since the early days of Rock. The present 2002 is built on the foundation of the original classic cymbals and is expanded by modern sounds for todays progressive popular music.

Paiste 2002 Power Crash Features:

• Weight – heavy
• Volume – medium to very loud
• Stick Sound – fairly washy
• Intensity – lively
• Sustain – long
• Bell Character – integrated

Sound Character – Aggressive, shattering, powerful. Fairly narrow range, dense, tight mix. Heavy feel, powerful attack, with brilliant, silvery highs and midrange heavy body. Strong, extremely cutting crash for heavy playing.

The legendary cymbals that defined the sound of generations of drummers since the early days of Rock. The present 2002 is built on the foundation of the original classic cymbals and is expanded by modern sounds for todays progressive popular music.

Paiste 2002 Power Crash Features:

• Weight – heavy
• Volume – medium to very loud
• Stick Sound – fairly washy
• Intensity – lively
• Sustain – long
• Bell Character – integrated

Sound Character – Aggressive, shattering, powerful. Fairly narrow range, dense, tight mix. Heavy feel, powerful attack, with brilliant, silvery highs and midrange heavy body. Strong, extremely cutting crash for heavy playing.

The legendary cymbals that defined the sound of generations of drummers since the early days of Rock. The present 2002 is built on the foundation of the original classic cymbals and is expanded by modern sounds for todays progressive popular music.

Paiste 2002 Power Crash Features:

• Weight – heavy
• Volume – medium to very loud
• Stick Sound – fairly washy
• Intensity – lively
• Sustain – long
• Bell Character – integrated

Sound Character – Aggressive, shattering, powerful. Fairly narrow range, dense, tight mix. Heavy feel, powerful attack, with brilliant, silvery highs and midrange heavy body. Strong, extremely cutting crash for heavy playing.

The legendary cymbals that defined the sound of generations of drummers since the early days of Rock. The present 2002 is built on the foundation of the original classic cymbals and is expanded by modern sounds for todays progressive popular music.

Paiste 2002 Power Ride Features:

• Weight – heavy
• Volume -medium to very loud
• Stick Sound – clean, pingy
• Intensity – controlled
• Sustain – fairly long
• Bell Character – fairly separated, strong

Since: 1971
Alloy: CuSn8 Bronze, also known as "2002 Bronze"
Applications: Medium soft to very loud settings • Live and recording • Classic Rock, Blues, Punk, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal & most Modern Metal styles, Crossover, Country Rock, Ska, Rockabilly, Funk, R&B, Soul, Gospel and modern hybrids rooted in those styles
Sound: Brilliant, clear, warm, strong, musical and very precise with high energy levels and powerfully reliable projection

Sound Character: Warm, full, lively, brilliant. Wide range, clean mix. Even, balanced feel. Clear defined ping over full, clear wash. Versatile general purpose ride. Extremely classic rock ride sound.

Since: 1971
Alloy: CuSn8 Bronze, also known as "2002 Bronze"
Applications: Medium soft to very loud settings • Live and recording • Classic Rock, Blues, Punk, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal & most Modern Metal styles, Crossover, Country Rock, Ska, Rockabilly, Funk, R&B, Soul, Gospel and modern hybrids rooted in those styles
Sound: Brilliant, clear, warm, strong, musical and very precise with high energy levels and powerfully reliable projection

Sound Character: Warm, full, lively, brilliant. Wide range, clean mix. Even, balanced feel. Clear defined ping over full, clear wash. Versatile general purpose ride. Extremely classic rock ride sound.