The Istanbul Agop Traditional Series represents the foundation of the company’s cymbal making heritage – where it all began. Completely lathed on both the top and bottom, these cymbals produce warm, rich overtones with a vibrant, highly musical presence that feels instantly familiar under the stick. Available in a full range of weights from paper thin to heavy, the Traditional Series offers an incredibly versatile palette suited to virtually any style of music, from delicate jazz to powerful rock. Their balanced blend of brightness, warmth and dynamic responsiveness makes them a go to choice for drummers seeking authentic, handcrafted Turkish cymbal character with timeless appeal.
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Istanbul Agop 10″ Traditional Splash Cymbal
£129.00The Istanbul Agop 10″ Traditional Splash Cymbal delivers dark, warm and musical accents with a papery, fast attack that sits beautifully in any mix. Handcrafted from premium B20 bronze using…
The Istanbul Agop 10″ Traditional Splash produces warm, dark accents with a subtle papery bite that blends effortlessly into acoustic and electric styles. Its quick response and controlled decay mak...
Estimated Delivery Date 18/12/2025 -
Istanbul Agop 14″ Traditional Medium Hi-Hat Cymbals
£362.00The Istanbul Agop 14″ Traditional Medium Hi-Hat Cymbals deliver a warm, dark and punchy character rooted in centuries of Turkish cymbal craftsmanship. Fully lathed on both sides, these hi-hats produce…
The Istanbul Agop 14″ Traditional Medium Hi-Hats offer a controlled yet expressive voice, responding instantly to both delicate touches and driving grooves. Their darker tonal profile and reduced br...
Estimated Delivery Date 18/12/2025 -
Istanbul Agop 16″ Traditional Dark Crash Cymbal
£219.00The Istanbul Agop 16″ Traditional Dark Crash delivers a warm, rich and versatile tone shaped by the fully lathed top and bottom surfaces of the Traditional Series. Designed to reflect…
The Istanbul Agop 16″ Traditional Dark Crash delivers an expressive, controlled burst of tone that blends beautifully in jazz, blues, singer-songwriter, folk, and lower-volume rock contexts. Its qui...
Estimated Delivery Date 18/12/2025 -
Istanbul Agop 18″ Traditional Dark Crash Cymbal
£267.00Istanbul Agop 18″ Traditional Dark Crash Cymbal – Istanbul Agop Traditional Dark 18″ Crash Cymbal
Traditional Series cymbals reflect a classic approach and sound.Istanbul Agop Traditional Dark 18" Crash Cymbal Traditional Series cymbals reflect a classic approach and sound. All Traditionals are completely lathed on both the top and the bottom for a warm, rich...
Estimated Delivery Date 18/12/2025 -
Istanbul Agop 20″ Traditional Dark Ride Cymbal
£346.00Istanbul Agop 20″ Traditional Dark Ride Cymbal – Istanbul Agop Traditional Dark 20″ Ride Cymbal
Traditional Series cymbals reflect a classic approach and sound.Istanbul Agop Traditional Dark 20" Ride Cymbal Traditional Series cymbals reflect a classic approach and sound. All Traditionals are completely lathed on both the top and the bottom for a warm, rich...
Estimated Delivery Date 18/12/2025 -
Istanbul Agop Traditional Cymbal Set + Hardcase (14″/16″/20″)
£818.0014″ Medium hi-Hats
16″ Medium Crash
20″ Medium Ride
Includes FREE Hardcase !14″ Medium hi-Hats 16″ Medium Crash 20″ Medium Ride Includes FREE Hardcase !...
Estimated Delivery Date 22/12/2025 -
Istanbul Agop 10″ Traditional Bell
£129.00Istanbul Agop 10″ Traditional Bell – High pitched for special accents, but with a longer sustain.
High pitched for special accents, but with a longer sustain....
Estimated Delivery Date 22/12/2025 -
Istanbul Agop 10″ Traditional Mini China Cymbal
£139.00Istanbul Agop 10″ Traditional Mini China Cymbal – Exotic, fast and bright with a quick response.
Exotic, fast and bright with a quick response....
Estimated Delivery Date 22/12/2025 -
Istanbul Agop 10″ Traditional Mini Hi-Hat Cymbals
£257.00Istanbul Agop 10″ Traditional Mini Hi-Hat Cymbals – Fast and cutting tight stick responses.
Fast and cutting tight stick responses....
Estimated Delivery Date 05/01/2026 -
Istanbul Agop 10″ Trash Hit
£129.00Istanbul Agop 10″ Trash Hit –
A unique and creative lathing process gives the outer edge its warped and malleable quality.A unique and creative lathing process gives the outer edge its warped and malleable quality. Smaller sizes sound like a cross between a splash and a china, larger sizes sound more like a cross betwe...
Estimated Delivery Date 22/12/2025 -
Istanbul Agop 12″ Traditional Mini China Cymbal
£173.00Istanbul Agop 12″ Traditional Mini China Cymbal –
Exotic, fast and bright with a quick response.Exotic, fast and bright with a quick response....
Estimated Delivery Date 22/12/2025 -
Istanbul Agop 12″ Traditional Splash Cymbal
£149.00Istanbul Agop 12″ Traditional Splash Cymbal –
Dark and warm with a papery attack.Dark and warm with a papery attack....
Estimated Delivery Date 22/12/2025 -
Istanbul Agop 12″ Trash Hit
£149.00Istanbul Agop 12″ Trash Hit –
A unique and creative lathing process gives the outer edge its warped and malleable quality.
A unique and creative lathing process gives the outer edge its warped and malleable quality. Smaller sizes sound like a cross between a splash and a china, larger sizes sound more like a cross b...
Estimated Delivery Date 05/01/2026 -
Istanbul Agop 13″ Traditional Heavy Hi-Hat Cymbals
£332.00Istanbul Agop 13″ Traditional Heavy Hi-Hat Cymbals – High pitched and high volume with dry stick responses.
High pitched and high volume with dry stick responses....
Estimated Delivery Date 22/12/2025 -
Istanbul Agop 13″ Traditional Medium Hi-Hat Cymbals
£332.00Istanbul Agop 13″ Traditional Medium Hi-Hat Cymbals –
Full bodied sticking soft and warm quality for all around use.Full bodied sticking soft and warm quality for all around use....
Estimated Delivery Date 22/12/2025 -
Istanbul Agop 14″ Traditional Dark Crash Cymbal
£183.00Istanbul Agop 14″ Traditional Dark Crash Cymbal – Dark and punchy.
Dark and punchy. Answers quickly with fewer high frequency overtones....
Estimated Delivery Date 22/12/2025 -
Istanbul Agop 14″ Traditional Heavy Hi-Hat Cymbals
£362.00Istanbul Agop 14″ Traditional Heavy Hi-Hat Cymbals – High pitched and high volume with dry stick responses.
High pitched and high volume with dry stick responses....
Estimated Delivery Date 22/12/2025 -
Istanbul Agop 14″ Traditional Marching Series
£370.00Full, bright and rich for both outdoor use and school bands
Full, bright and rich for both outdoor use and school bands....
Estimated Delivery Date 05/01/2026 -
Istanbul Agop 14″ Traditional Medium Crash Cymbal
£183.00Istanbul Agop 14″ Traditional Medium Crash Cymbal –
Versatile and full sounding crash, with a longer sustain.
Versatile and full sounding crash, with a longer sustain....
Estimated Delivery Date 22/12/2025 -
Istanbul Agop 14″ Traditional Orchestral
£370.00Immediate response
Immediate response. Dark and warm with low overtones....
Estimated Delivery Date 05/01/2026 -
Istanbul Agop 14″ Traditional Super Symphonic
£370.00Perfectly matched for a dark, low pitched sound with a full-bodied character
Perfectly matched for a dark, low pitched sound with a full-bodied character....
Estimated Delivery Date 05/01/2026 -
Istanbul Agop 14″ Traditional Thin Crash Cymbal
£183.00Istanbul Agop 14″ Traditional Thin Crash Cymbal –
Responds quickly.
Responds quickly. Low and dark characteristics with a musical sound....
Estimated Delivery Date 22/12/2025 -
Istanbul Agop 14″ Trash Hit
£183.00Istanbul Agop 14″ Trash Hit –
A unique and creative lathing process gives the outer edge its warped and malleable quality.
A unique and creative lathing process gives the outer edge its warped and malleable quality. Smaller sizes sound like a cross between a splash and a china, larger sizes sound more like a cross b...
Estimated Delivery Date 22/12/2025 -
Istanbul Agop 15″ Traditional Heavy Hi-Hat Cymbals
£402.00Istanbul Agop 15″ Traditional Heavy Hi-Hat Cymbals –
High pitched and high volume with dry stick responses.
High pitched and high volume with dry stick responses....
Estimated Delivery Date 22/12/2025
