Cymbals

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 Sultan Series blends classic Turkish craftsmanship with modern tonal control. The unlathed band across the top surface enhances articulation, limits excess overtones and shortens decay slightly, m...

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...

Part of the Istanbul Agop Xist Series, the Dark Ion Ride reflects Istanbul’s historic cymbal-making heritage dating back to the 16th century and Agop Tomurcuk’s legacy. Crafted from cast B20 bronz...

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...

The 30th Anniversary Series represents a true expression of the most ancient form of Turkish cymbal making. Each cymbal begins with its own uniquely hand-shaped bell, followed by intense, deep and com...

The Cindy Blackman Om Series was designed in close collaboration with Cindy to capture the vibier, more dynamic cymbal sounds of the golden era of jazz. Focused, metallic sticking combined with a dark...

Designed to capture the unmistakable sound and feel that made Idris Muhammad legendary, this signature ride balances articulation, warmth and power. The unlathed bottom controls wash while the unique...

Designed to capture the qualities of two of Istanbul Agop’s most revered jazz cymbal lines - the Agop Signature and Mel Lewis series - the Special Edition Fusion Ride offers a rich, expressive voice...

By combining a unique vintage-style lathing on the top with a very light Agop Signature-style lathing on the bottom, the Special Edition Jazz Ride produces a sound that is dark, complex and highly mus...

The Sultan Series combines classic Turkish craftsmanship with a modern approach to tonal control. The unlathed band across the top surface sharpens articulation, tames overtones and shortens decay, wh...