Name: Istanbul Agop 16" Traditional Paper Thin Crash Cymbal
SKU: IPTC16
Price: 219.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

Istanbul Agop 16″ Traditional Paper Thin Crash Cymbal

£219.00

The Istanbul Agop 16″ Traditional Paper Thin Crash Cymbal delivers an exceptionally responsive, musical crash sound with a warm, splashy character and a fast decay. Crafted as part of the Traditional Series and fully lathed on both the top and bottom, this paper-thin cymbal opens up effortlessly at low volumes, making it ideal for expressive playing where sensitivity and control are essential.

Key Features:

Size: 16″ – Compact crash size with fast, expressive response
Weight: Paper thin – Extremely sensitive and easy to activate
Sound Character: Warm and splashy – Full tone with a quick decay
Alloy: B20 bronze – Rich, complex and musical
Finish: Traditional fully lathed – Enhances warmth and responsiveness
Series: Traditional – Classic Turkish cymbal-making approach

Availability: In stock with our supplier

Estimated Delivery Date 08/02/2026

SKU: IPTC16

Description
Delivery & Returns
Warranty & 30-Day Money Back Guarantee

Description

The Istanbul Agop 16″ Traditional Paper Thin Crash produces a soft, airy crash that blooms instantly and fades quickly, allowing it to sit beautifully within a mix without overpowering other instruments. Its fast decay and smooth texture make it especially effective for lighter musical styles and dynamic, nuanced playing.

Sound & Feel:

Warm, splashy attack with immediate response
Quick decay for clean, controlled accents
Low overall volume with a full, musical body
Extremely sensitive to touch and dynamics

Built to Perform:

Handcrafted from premium B20 bronze
Paper-thin construction for maximum responsiveness
Fully lathed for consistent tone and articulation
Traditional Turkish cymbal-making techniques

Ideal For:

Jazz, acoustic and low-volume musical settings
Drummers seeking fast, expressive crash responses
Players who prefer warmth over brightness
Studio, orchestral and dynamic live performance use

Any items held at our warehouse and ordered before 12pm will be dispatched same-day. For any special order items, we will be in touch directly with tracking information. Delivery is free for most of the U.K. on all orders over £250 and others start from just £3.59. We offer 'Express Shipping' on all items meaning that, for most parts of the U.K., your order will be with you next working day. In some areas, such as the Highlands and Islands, delivery will be two days (this will be reflected in your estimated delivery date at checkout). Most items are shipped with DPD meaning you will be given a one hour delivery window on the day of delivery. Smaller items are sent First Class with Royal Mail. If you are in a hurry or need a more specific delivery date and time delivery upgrades such as Next Day before 10am, Next Day before 12pm and Saturday or Sunday delivery can be selected at checkout. Our DPD deliveries are carbon neutral and, where possible, we reuse packing to cut down on waste.

More Delivery & Return Information

At Drum Central we want you to be able to shop with confidence and are happy to offer a 2 year warranty and 30 day money back guarantee on all of our new products. (All products sold are considered new unless clearly stated. This includes ex display models.)

If within 30 days of receiving your purchase you decide it is not right for you providing it is returned in “as new” condition within its unopened original packing we will refund or exchange your item as desired. In cases where packaging has been opened we may be unable to offer a refund but in some cases will offer a refund that reflects the reduced resale value of the item.

We do our best to make sure every aspect of your Drum Central order goes smoothly but in the event that an item arrives either damaged or incorrect then notify us within 14 days and we will arrange a free collection so as to get the item swapped or replaced.

If your purchase develops a fault within the 2 year warranty period you can return it to us and we will repair or replace it. A fault is defined as a defect that you would not normally expect to occur through normal wear and tear and that has not been caused by improper use.