Istanbul Agop 18″ Special Edition Jazz Crash Cymbal
£303.00
The Istanbul Agop 18″ Special Edition Jazz Crash Cymbal is designed to deliver a dry, controlled explosion with a short, musical decay, making it ideal for nuanced and expressive playing. Blending the character of two of Istanbul Agop’s most revered jazz lines – the Agop Signature and Mel Lewis series – this cymbal offers a dark, complex tonal foundation with a smoother high end and refined stick definition, perfectly suited to modern jazz and dynamic musical environments.
Key Features:
• 18″ crash cymbal from the Istanbul Agop Special Edition Jazz Series
• Dry, controlled crash response with a short decay
• Dark and complex tonal character with smooth, refined highs
• Inspired by the Agop Signature and Mel Lewis cymbal lines
• Vintage-style top lathing with light Agop Signature-style bottom lathing
• Designed for expressive, low-to-medium volume playing
• Handcrafted using traditional Turkish cymbal-making techniques
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Description
By combining a unique vintage-style lathing on the top with a very light Agop Signature-style lathing on the bottom, the Special Edition Jazz Crash creates a sound that is rich, musical, and highly responsive. This carefully balanced construction produces darker, more complex overtones while maintaining a smoother high end and articulate stick definition, allowing the cymbal to speak clearly without overpowering the mix.
Sound & Feel:
• Dry, controlled attack with a fast, musical decay
• Dark and complex wash that remains focused
• Smooth high end without harshness
• Responsive at low and medium dynamic levels
• Expressive and sensitive to touch and articulation
Built to Perform:
• Handcrafted in Turkey using traditional methods
• Vintage-style top lathing for added complexity
• Light Agop Signature-style bottom lathing for refined stick response
• Designed for dynamic control and tonal balance
• Built for consistent performance in studio and live settings
Ideal For:
• Jazz drummers seeking a dry, expressive crash
• Players who favour dark, complex tonal palettes
• Acoustic, trio, and small ensemble settings
• Studio musicians requiring controlled decay and clarity
• Drummers wanting a crash that blends rather than dominates
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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.
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