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Turkish-Made, just as they should be.
Originally a family company, Istanbul Agop has been making cymbals the old-fashioned way for over 40 years. Bringing traditional Turkish cymbal smithing into the modern era, Istanbul handcrafts some of the finest rides, hi-hats, splashes, crashes, and effect cymbals in the world––and to satisfy players like Mel Lewis, Elvin Jones, Art Blakey, Tony Williams, Jack Dejohnette, and Cindy Blackman, they have to be.
With designs ranging from iconic and inimitable to innovative and inspiring, Istanbul's various cymbal series cover a drummer's every application.
- New for 2021, The Istanbul Traditional Jazz Series recalls the foundational sounds of America's original art form. Anchoring the series, 20- and 22-inch rides sing with a well-defined stick sound and dark, complex wash, backed by 14" hi-hats with a crisp, clear close and colorful stick response.
- The Istanbul Agop Signature Series pays tribute to its endorsees with complete lines tailored to some of the instrument's most legendary practitioners.
- Istanbul's Xist lines cater instead to a new generation of drummers, offering Natural, Brilliant, ION, Dark, and Dry Dark variants designed to push the sonic envelope.
- It doesn't stop there. Traditional, Custom, and 30th Anniversary Series cymbals exhibit even more of the age-old craft and modern mastery that made Istanbul Agop famous.
For traditional Turkish sound stateside, look no further than the Chicago Drum Exchange.
Shop the complete Istanbul Agop product line today.
Featured Videos
Istanbul Xist Dry Dark Cymbals | CDE Gear Demos | Mike Hussa
Hussa hones in on the unique qualities of the Istanbul Xist Dry Dark Series, versatile, paper-thin pies with fast attack and faster decay, at a price you don’t have to splash out to afford.
Istanbul Agop Signature Series Cymbals
Mike lays it down with the Agop Signature Series yet again. These cymbals can range from extremely dark, trashy, dry and complex. We have plenty of the Signature series in stock, so find your signature today!
Istanbul Agop Traditional Cymbals
Mike gives us the lowdown on the Istanbul AGOP Traditional Series Cymbal line. If you're in the market for a new cymbal array or just a new tonal color, the Istanbul AGOP Traditional Series will fit the bill!
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