Name: Istanbul Agop 18" Sultan Crash Cymbal
SKU: ISC18
Price: 265.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

Istanbul Agop 18″ Sultan Crash Cymbal

£265.00

The Istanbul Agop 18″ Sultan Crash Cymbal delivers a full, soft and colourful crash sound that blends smoothness with exceptional sensitivity. Slightly darker and drier than the Traditional Series, this cymbal offers a refined tonal palette with controlled overtones and a beautifully musical response. Its balanced attack and quick, tidy decay make it ideal for expressive playing where nuance and dynamic control are key.

Key Features:

• 18″ crash cymbal from the Istanbul Agop Sultan Series
• Full, soft and colourful crash character
• Perfect balance of smoothness and sensitivity
• Slightly darker and drier than the Traditional Series
• Fast, musical response with controlled decay
• Unlathed band enhances sticking and reduces overtones
• Unlathed bell adds depth and darker musicality
• Crafted from premium B20 bronze alloy
• Fully hand-hammered using traditional Turkish techniques
• Each cymbal is individually voiced and unique

Availability: In stock with our supplier

Estimated Delivery Date 15/02/2026

SKU: ISC18

Description
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Description

The Sultan Series offers a modern interpretation of classic Turkish cymbal sounds, blending warmth, control and articulation. The distinctive unlathed band across the top surface enhances stick definition, limits excess overtones and shortens the decay slightly, making these cymbals highly musical and versatile. The unlathed bell further deepens the tonal complexity, giving the series its signature darker and more refined voice.

Sound & Feel:

• Full-bodied and soft crash tone
• Darker, drier overall character
• Smooth attack with colourful overtones
• Quick, controlled decay
• Highly responsive to dynamic playing

Built to Perform:

• Handcrafted from premium B20 bronze
• Individually hammered for a unique tonal personality
• Designed for expressive, controlled performance
• Built for consistency, durability and musical depth
• Each cymbal is truly one of a kind

Ideal For:

• Jazz, fusion, soul and modern acoustic styles
• Studio recording and intimate live settings
• Drummers seeking warmth with control and sensitivity
• Players who value nuance, dynamics and tonal colour

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.