Istanbul Agop 22″ Traditional Original Ride Cymbal

£416.00
The Istanbul Agop 22″ Traditional Original Ride Cymbal is the thinnest ride in the Traditional Series, offering exceptional sensitivity, wide harmonic spread and a highly dynamic playing response. Fully lathed on both the top and bottom, this cymbal reflects classic Turkish craftsmanship and delivers a warm, open voice that responds effortlessly to changes in touch, making it a favourite for expressive, musical playing.
Key Features:
- Size: 22″ – Large diameter for expansive tone and projection
- Series: Traditional
- Type: Original Ride (thinnest ride in the series)
- Sound Character: Open, warm and complex with wide harmonic range
- Alloy: B20 bronze
- Finish: Traditional fully lathed finish
- Description
- Delivery & Returns
- Warranty & 30-Day Money Back Guarantee
Description
The 22″ Traditional Original Ride delivers a highly responsive feel with a soft, elastic stick response and a broad, shimmering wash. Its thinner profile allows the cymbal to open up easily, producing rich overtones and a smooth, musical sustain that blends naturally into the overall kit sound without overpowering.
Sound & Feel:
- Wide harmonic and dynamic range
- Warm, open wash with smooth sustain
- Soft, responsive stick definition
- Highly sensitive to touch and dynamics
Built to Perform:
- Handcrafted from premium B20 bronze
- Fully lathed top and bottom for classic Traditional tone
- Traditional Turkish cymbal-making techniques
- Designed for expressive, musical performance
Ideal For:
- Drummers seeking a thin, expressive ride cymbal
- Players who value dynamic range and harmonic complexity
- Jazz, fusion, acoustic and low-to-medium volume settings
- Musicians wanting a ride that responds naturally to touch
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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