
Istanbul Agop 17″ Traditional Orchestral Cymbals

£497.00
The Istanbul Agop 17″ Traditional Orchestral Cymbal delivers an immediate, controlled response with a dark, warm tonal character and low overtones, making it ideal for precise orchestral and concert applications. Crafted using Istanbul Agop’s fully lathed Traditional Series process, this cymbal offers exceptional clarity and balance, allowing it to blend seamlessly within an ensemble while retaining a rich, musical presence.
Key Features:
- Size: 17″ – Balanced diameter for orchestral control and projection
- Sound Character: Dark and warm with low overtones
- Response: Immediate and highly controlled
- Alloy: B20 bronze – Rich, complex and musical
- Finish: Traditional fully lathed finish
- Description
- Delivery & Returns
- Warranty & 30-Day Money Back Guarantee
Description
The 17″ Traditional Orchestral Cymbal speaks instantly with a smooth, refined crash that remains focused and controlled. Its darker voicing and reduced overtones allow for precise articulation and clean dynamic shaping, making it especially effective in orchestral, symphonic and concert band settings where clarity and blend are essential.
Sound & Feel:
- Dark, warm tonal character
- Quick, immediate response
- Low overtones for controlled dynamics
- Smooth, refined crash with excellent blend
Built to Perform:
- Handcrafted from premium B20 bronze
- Fully lathed for consistent articulation and tone
- Traditional Turkish hammering techniques
- Designed for precision and musical control
Ideal For:
- Orchestral and symphonic percussionists
- Concert band and ensemble performances
- Players needing dark, controlled cymbal responses
- Situations where blend, clarity and immediate response are critical
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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