
Istanbul Agop 18″ Traditional China Cymbal

£303.00
The Istanbul Agop 18″ Traditional China Cymbal delivers a dark, trashy and explosive voice with a fast response and unmistakably exotic character. Part of the Traditional Series, this cymbal is fully lathed on both the top and bottom, blending classic Turkish craftsmanship with a raw, aggressive tone that opens up instantly and decays with controlled chaos.
Key Features:
- Size: 18″ – Large china size for powerful, dramatic accents
- Sound Character: Dark, trashy and exotic
- Response: Fast activation with aggressive attack
- Alloy: B20 bronze – Complex, musical and durable
- Finish: Traditional fully lathed finish
- Description
- Delivery & Returns
- Warranty & 30-Day Money Back Guarantee
Description
The 18″ Traditional China responds immediately with a snarling, trashy burst that cuts through the mix while retaining warmth and depth. Its larger diameter adds body and sustain compared to smaller chinas, making it ideal for bold accents, dynamic crashes and expressive textures.
Sound & Feel:
- Fast, explosive attack
- Dark, trashy and exotic tonal character
- Controlled decay with aggressive presence
- Highly expressive for accents and dramatic punctuation
Built to Perform:
- Handcrafted using traditional Turkish cymbal-making techniques
- Fully lathed for tonal balance and musical complexity
- B20 bronze construction for rich, powerful sound
- Designed for professional live and studio use
Ideal For:
- Drummers seeking a dark, trashy china with strong projection
- Rock, fusion, experimental and heavy musical styles
- Players wanting fast, aggressive accents with character
- Live performance and studio environments needing bold textures
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.
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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.
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