Istanbul Agop 24″ Turk Jazz Ride Cymbal

£466.00
The Istanbul Agop 24″ Turk Jazz Ride Cymbal delivers a dark, warm and expressive voice, shaped by its thinner weight and wider bell profile. This unique design produces a softer, lower-pitched tone with a beautifully controlled wash, making it ideal for nuanced playing and dynamic expression. As part of the Turk Series, this cymbal is completely unlathed, allowing the raw, organic character of the bronze to shine through with a dry response and rich yet restrained overtones.
Key Features:
• 24″ ride cymbal from the Istanbul Agop Turk Series
• Thinner weight for enhanced responsiveness and lower pitch
• Wider bell shape for softer attack and broader tonal spread
• Completely unlathed for maximum raw and organic character
• Dark, warm and controlled tonal profile
• Dry stick definition with rich but restrained overtones
• Handcrafted using traditional Turkish cymbal-making techniques
• Made from premium B20 bronze alloy
• Each cymbal is individually unique
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Description
The Turk Series is defined by its unlathed surfaces, preserving the most natural and unprocessed qualities of the bronze. This approach produces cymbals that are dry, complex and deeply musical. The 24″ Turk Jazz Ride embodies this philosophy with its darker timbre, softer feel and controlled wash, offering a highly expressive playing experience that responds beautifully to touch and dynamics.
Sound & Feel:
• Dark, warm and low-pitched tonal character
• Softer attack with smooth stick definition
• Controlled, musical wash
• Dry response with organic texture
• Rich but carefully managed overtones
Built to Perform:
• Crafted from premium B20 bronze for depth and warmth
• Fully hand-hammered using traditional Turkish methods
• Unlathed surface enhances raw, earthy complexity
• Thinner profile improves dynamic sensitivity
• Designed for expressive, detailed and musical playing
Ideal For:
• Jazz, fusion and acoustic music settings
• Studio recording and intimate live performances
• Players seeking dark, dry ride articulation
• Drummers who prefer controlled wash and organic feel
• Musicians who value handcrafted individuality and tonal nuance
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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