Istanbul Agop Sultan Cymbal Set | 14" Hi-Hats, 16" Crash, 20" Ride

Istanbul Agop Sultan Cymbal Set – 14" Hi-Hats, 16" Crash & 20" Ride

The Istanbul Agop Sultan Cymbal Set brings together three essential cymbals from the distinctive Sultan Series, featuring 14" Hi-Hats, a 16" Crash and a 20" Ride. Handmade in Turkey, the Sultan Series combines traditionally lathed and raw, unlathed surfaces to produce a dark, warm and complex tonal character with plenty of organic musical texture.

The 14" Sultan Hi-Hats provide an articulate stick response with a warm, characterful voice. Played closed, they offer clear definition for detailed patterns, while opening the hats introduces a richer, more textured wash.

The 16" Sultan Crash provides a quick and responsive accent with a dark, complex character. Its compact diameter allows it to open easily, making it ideal for fast accents while retaining the warmth and tonal depth associated with the Sultan Series.

Completing the set is the 20" Sultan Ride, offering a versatile combination of clear stick definition, rich overtones and controlled wash. Its 20" diameter provides an excellent balance of articulation and body, making it suitable for everything from detailed ride patterns to more expressive playing.

A defining feature of the Istanbul Agop Sultan Series is its combination of lathed and unlathed surfaces. This distinctive construction blends the openness and warmth of traditional lathed cymbals with the darker, drier qualities of raw surfaces, creating a cymbal setup with plenty of individual character.

Cymbals Included

• 14" Istanbul Agop Sultan Hi-Hat Cymbals

• 16" Istanbul Agop Sultan Crash Cymbal

• 20" Istanbul Agop Sultan Ride Cymbal

Key Features

• Three-piece Istanbul Agop cymbal set

• Part of the Sultan Series

• 14" hi-hats, 16" crash and 20" ride

• Dark, warm and complex tonal character

• Distinctive lathed and unlathed surfaces

• Articulate and expressive hi-hats

• Quick, responsive 16" crash

• Versatile 20" ride with clear stick definition

• Rich, organic overtones

• Excellent dynamic sensitivity

• Traditional hand-hammered construction

• Ideal for jazz, fusion, acoustic and alternative styles

• Suitable for live and studio applications

• Handmade in Turkey

Why Choose the Istanbul Agop Sultan Cymbal Set?

The Istanbul Agop Sultan Cymbal Set is an excellent choice for drummers looking for a complete core cymbal setup with a darker, warmer and more organic voice. With hi-hats, crash and ride included, the set covers the essential cymbal sounds required for a wide variety of playing situations.

The Sultan Series' distinctive combination of lathed and unlathed surfaces gives these cymbals a character all their own, balancing articulation and openness with darker, drier tonal qualities. For players who find conventional bright cymbal packs too clean or one-dimensional, the Sultan set offers a much more textured and expressive alternative.

As traditionally handmade cymbals, individual Istanbul Agop cymbals can vary slightly in weight, appearance and tonal character. Want to hear the cymbals before ordering? Contact the Into Music team and we'll be happy to provide sound files where available.