Name: Istanbul Agop 18" Traditional China Cymbal
SKU: ICH18
Price: 303.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

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

Availability: In stock with our supplier

Estimated Delivery Date 13/01/2026

SKU: ICH18

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

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.