Istanbul Agop Cymbals

Dry stick definition with warm and complex overtones. Mellow crash/ride capabilities....

Mel Lewis was Istanbul Agop’s first endorser, and following his passing in 1990, his personal cymbals were returned to the factory with the blessing of his family to serve as the exact models for th...

The added weight of the 21″ Traditional Heavy Ride keeps the sound tight and controlled, even at higher volumes. Stick definition remains clear and articulate across the cymbal, while the darker ton...

The Turk Series is defined by its unlathed surfaces, preserving the most natural and unprocessed qualities of the bronze. This approach produces cymbals that are dry, complex and deeply musical. The 2...

Istanbul Custom Series 21" Turk Ride Solid, dry sticking with a raw bell. Minimal overtones....

The Xist Series blends modern production techniques with traditional Turkish cymbal-making processes, allowing Istanbul Agop to offer professional-quality cymbals at a more accessible price point. Usi...

Ultra dark sound with dry, controlled wash....

The Agop Signature Series represents the final and most personal work of master cymbalsmith Agop Tomurcuk. Created using his private notebooks, which contained a lifetime of cymbal-making secrets and...