Istanbul Agop 20″ Cindy Blackman OM Signature Crash Cymbal

£382.00
The Istanbul Agop 20″ Cindy Blackman OM Signature Crash Cymbal delivers a powerful blend of vintage character and modern musicality, inspired by the legendary sounds of the golden era of Jazz. Designed in collaboration with Cindy Blackman, this paper-thin crash produces an explosive, immediate attack followed by a quick, controlled decay. Its focused, metallic sticking and dark, dry wash combine with a thunderous crash response, making it a highly expressive cymbal that feels alive under the stick and instantly musical in any dynamic range.
Key Features:
• 20″ signature crash cymbal designed with Cindy Blackman
• Paper-thin construction for ultra-fast response
• Explosive attack with a quick, controlled decay
• Focused, metallic sticking with a dark, dry wash
• Thunderous crash character with vintage-inspired tonality
• Designed to evoke the classic 60’s Turkish cymbal sound
• Crafted from premium B20 bronze
• Handcrafted using traditional Turkish cymbal-making methods
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Description
The OM Series was created to capture the vibier, more dynamic cymbal tones of classic jazz recordings, offering warmth, depth and expressive complexity. These cymbals respond instantly to touch, opening up into a wide, musical crash that quickly settles into a controlled wash. Their organic feel and vintage-inspired voice make them equally at home in traditional jazz settings or modern genres that call for character-rich cymbals.
Sound & Feel:
• Explosive, fast-opening crash response
• Dark, dry undertones with a quick decay
• Focused metallic stick definition
• Wide dynamic range for expressive playing
• Vintage warmth with modern clarity
Built to Perform:
• Handcrafted using time-honoured Turkish cymbal-making techniques
• Made from premium B20 bronze for depth and complexity
• Paper-thin profile enhances sensitivity and musical response
• Designed for both subtle articulation and powerful accents
• Suitable for studio, rehearsal and live performance environments
Ideal For:
• Jazz drummers seeking classic 60’s-style cymbal tones
• Players who value fast response and expressive dynamics
• Indie, fusion and alternative styles needing vintage character
• Musicians looking for a crash with dark, dry complexity
• Drummers wanting a signature cymbal with a strong artistic voice
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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