Istanbul Agop 18″ Traditional Paper Thin Crash Cymbal

£267.00
The Istanbul Agop 18″ Traditional Paper Thin Crash Cymbal delivers a warm, expressive voice with a fast response and a softer, more delicate feel. Part of the Traditional Series, this paper thin crash is fully lathed on both the top and bottom, producing a rich, musical tone with a quicker decay that makes it ideal for nuanced playing and lower-volume musical settings.
Key Features:
- Size: 18″ – Larger diameter with a fast, sensitive response
- Series: Traditional Paper Thin
- Sound Character: Warm, splashy and musical
- Response: Very quick with a soft, controlled decay
- Alloy: B20 bronze
- Finish: Traditional fully lathed finish
- Description
- Delivery & Returns
- Warranty & 30-Day Money Back Guarantee
Description
The 18″ Traditional Paper Thin Crash opens up effortlessly with minimal effort, delivering a full-bodied wash that fades quickly without overwhelming the mix. Its lighter weight allows it to speak easily at low dynamics while still offering a lush, expressive crash when played with intent.
Sound & Feel:
- Fast, sensitive response at all dynamics
- Warm, dark tonal character
- Full sound with a quicker decay
- Highly musical and expressive feel
Built to Perform:
- Handcrafted using traditional Turkish cymbal-making techniques
- Fully lathed surfaces for consistency and tonal richness
- Paper thin weight for enhanced responsiveness
- B20 bronze construction for depth and durability
Ideal For:
- Jazz, acoustic and lower-volume musical settings
- Drummers seeking fast, expressive crash responses
- Players who favour warmth and musicality over projection
- Studio and live environments requiring controlled sustain
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.
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