Istanbul Agop 20″ Cindy Blackman Mantra Crash Cymbal

£396.00
The Istanbul Agop 20″ Cindy Blackman Mantra Crash Cymbal delivers an open, full and rich crash sound with excellent volume and projection. More open and versatile than its Om counterpart, it retains Cindy Blackman’s signature dark, crisp character while adding greater attack and presence, making it ideal for higher-energy musical settings that still demand warmth and musicality.
Key Features:
- Size: 20″ – Large diameter for fullness, power and projection
- Series: Cindy Blackman Mantra – Designed as a more open, higher-volume counterpart to the Om series
- Alloy: B20 bronze (80% copper, 20% tin)
- Finish: Traditional – Balanced warmth with natural clarity
- Sound Profile: Open, full and rich with strong projection
- Character: Dark and crisp with added attack and openness
- Description
- Delivery & Returns
- Warranty & 30-Day Money Back Guarantee
Description
The Mantra Series was created to complement Cindy Blackman’s Om Series, offering increased volume, greater attack and enhanced cut while preserving a musical balance of warm overtones. This makes the Mantra Crash a powerful yet expressive voice that sits confidently in louder mixes without losing its rich, dark foundation.
Sound & Feel:
- Open, expansive crash response
- Full-bodied tone with rich, musical overtones
- Dark character balanced by added brightness and attack
- Good volume and projection without harshness
- Responsive feel across a wide dynamic range
Built to Perform:
- Cast B20 bronze construction for depth, warmth and durability
- Machine hammered for consistency and reliability
- Traditional finish supports a natural, balanced voice
- Designed for greater projection while remaining musical
- Professional quality suited to demanding live and studio use
Ideal For:
- Drummers needing a large, open crash with strong projection
- Rock, fusion, funk, jazz-rock and contemporary styles
- Situations requiring more volume than the Om series
- Players who want warmth, darkness and clarity in one crash
- Live and studio environments where power and musicality must coexist
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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