Name: Istanbul Agop 16" Traditional Dark Hi-Hat Cymbals
SKU: IDH16
Price: 423.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

Istanbul Agop 16″ Traditional Dark Hi-Hat Cymbals

£423.00

The Istanbul Agop 16″ Traditional Dark Hi-Hat Cymbals are the thinnest hi-hats in the Traditional Series, delivering a darker, lower-pitched voice with exceptional control. They offer a soft, fat closed sound and a smooth, restrained open response, making them ideal for players who favour warmth, subtlety and musical nuance. Fully lathed on both the top and bottom, these hi-hats embody the classic Istanbul Agop character with rich overtones and a deeply expressive feel.

Key Features:

• 16″ hi-hat cymbals with a darker, lower-pitched character
• Thinnest hi-hats in the Traditional Series
• Soft, fat closed sound with controlled articulation
• Smooth, restrained open response
• Fully lathed top and bottom for warm, rich overtones
• Crafted from premium B20 bronze
• Traditional finish for a classic look and feel

Availability: In stock with our supplier

Estimated Delivery Date 07/02/2026

SKU: IDH16

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

Description

The Traditional Series is where it all began, featuring fully lathed top and bottom surfaces that produce warm, rich overtones and a highly musical presence. These cymbals reflect Istanbul Agop’s heritage of hand-crafted Turkish cymbal making, offering timeless tone with modern versatility.

Sound & Feel:

• Dark, warm tonal character
• Lower pitch than standard hi-hats
• Soft, fat ‘chick’ when played closed
• Controlled, smooth wash when opened
• Highly responsive to touch and dynamics

Built to Perform:

• Handcrafted using traditional Turkish cymbal-making techniques
• Individually hammered for unique tonal character
• Forged from premium B20 bronze alloy
• Fully lathed for consistent tone and articulation
• Designed for reliability in studio and live settings

Ideal For:

• Jazz, fusion and low-volume drummers
• Players seeking darker, more controlled hi-hat sounds
• Musicians who prefer warmth over brightness
• Anyone looking for expressive, nuanced hi-hats with depth and character

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.