Cymbals

The Istanbul Agop 20" 30th Anniversary Flat Ride is a true testament to the rich history of Turkish cymbal making. Crafted with the utmost care and precision this cymbal offers a unique blend of articulate sticking subtle musical wash and fast and trashy crashability. To create this exceptional cymbal each 30th Anniversary Flat Ride starts with a carefully hand-shaped bell ensuring its individuality and unrivalled character. It then undergoes an intensive hammering process resulting in a deep and comprehensive tonal quality that is distinctively Turkish. Finally the cymbal is treated with a special pre-ageing process giving it a mature and seasoned sound right out of the box. With a natural …

The Meinl Byzance Dark 20? is a completely hand-hammered and unlathed crash cymbal with a raw vintage visual style. The thin depth and unlathed surface make for a natural and earthy tone with dark complexities and cutting metallic stick definition. The washiness doesnt open immediately but when it does the projection is loud and intensely dark with a gritty vintage sound that fades out quickly. The Meinl Byzance Dark 20 Crash works great in contrast with brighter sounding cymbals or with a dark vintage kit and suits a wide range of musical styles.

The Istanbul Agop 13" Special Edition Hi-Hats are a versatile pair of hi-hat cymbals from Istanbul designed for jazz drumming styles and genres. These hi-hats are low-pitched offering a dark dry tone that is complemented by the woody stick definition. A light hammering contributes towards the natural sound and feel of the hi-hat offering enhanced response and decay. Handmade in Turkey the Istanbul Agop 13" Special Edition Hi-Hats are the perfect addition to any existing jazz drumming setup.

The Meinl Byzance Vintage 20 Inch Pure Ride Cymbal allows you to have total control at all times. The hand hammered cymbal features a soft feel and a distinct matte finish offering low dark and somewhat dry washy sounds. The B20 bronze alloy material produces beautifully unconventional sound characteristics and classic vintage tones as well as looking unique. Great for pop fusion jazz funk RnB and many more applications the 20" Byzance vintage cymbal is extremely dry with practically no sustain giving it an esoteric quality.

The Dream Cymbals 24 Energy Series Ride offers exceptionally clear definition with immense power. Its a perfect addition for any performing drummer due to its impressive durability and versatility with a wide range of tones. The sticking is very clear and provides cutting projection that forces its way through in any mix. This Ride features a bright cutting bell and a slightly tighter envelope than the Energy Crash Ride helping to keep this cymbal focused on the groove and projection. Whether playing in a recording studio or a live show the 24 Energy Series Ride will shine. The larger 24 cymbal size provides a tonal pallet that only a 24 cymbal can access. This size also enables impressive …

Outstanding ride cymbal with excellent sound features and an extraordinary dark look. Untreated raw bell creates a fat projecting sound that has a wide spectrum.

The Meinl 20 Byzance Extra Dry Dual Crash Cymbal lives up to its name. This cymbal is extremely dry with low-pitched trashy sounds and short sustain. The raw unlathed surface and extensive hand hammering would suggest that its sound might be loud and fierce. But the 20 Extra Dry Dual Crash gives off dark earthy tones and comes to life when played at lower volumes.

The Dream Cymbals 24 Contact Series Ride produces full-bodied sounds with a higher pitch while retaining the warmth and richness of other Dream Cymbals. Its a perfect addition for any performing drummer due to its impressive durability and versatility with a wide range of tones. The responsiveness is crisp and fast resulting in an impressive cymbal diverse enough to be used in a number of situations. Whether playing in a recording studio or a live show the 24 Contact Series Ride will shine. The larger 24 cymbal size provides a tonal pallet that only a 24 cymbal can access. This size also enables impressive sustain and projection - perfect for live performances. The deep wide lathing provides …

Low frequency range with esoteric character due to the untreated finish. Dark earthy with a short sustain and a defined ping and bell.

The Istanbul Agop 20" Turk China showcases the spirit of heritage handmade percussion. Crafted in Turkey by master cymbal makers this China cymbals top quality B20 Bronze alloy produces a mysterious woody stick response and a captivating low pitch. The Istanbul Turk China sports a traditional-style hand-hammered construction offering a dark moody sound brimming with character. With a stunning finish and the fabled tone that only Turkish cymbals can provide the Agop Turk China is a great addition to any drummers collection.

The Paiste 26 Giant Beat is a classic sounding powerful cymbal. The design remains virtually unaltered to the model from the 1960s so is a great choice for drummers seeking a classic sound. The new 26 size allows for a greater sustain and depth to be pronounced giving you more versatility and the ability for long lasting notes. For the blues rock n roll and similar genres the Paiste Big Beat is the ideal choice to make.

The Istanbul Agop 20" Sultan China features a unique design with concentric circles of lathing and hand hammering marks. In addition to the distinctive appearance the cymbal offers a controlled tone with wide dynamic capabilities allowing drummers to play expressively with strong results. The cymbal offers great power with full-bodied tones and a great balance of frequencies. This makes it ideal for a range of drumming styles and genres including jazz fusion and much more.

The Istanbul Agop 21" Sultan Jazz Ride features a unique design with concentric circles of lathing and hand hammering marks. In addition to the distinctive appearance the cymbal offers a controlled tone with wide dynamic capabilities allowing drummers to play expressively with strong results. The Istanbul Agop 21" Sultan Jazz Ride offers a full-sounding ride with a great balance of frequencies – making it perfect for a range of drumming styles and genres. The Istanbul Agop Sultan cymbals have a medium-thin weight offering a dynamic open sound with great volume and sustain.

The Istanbul Agop 21" Turk Ride showcases the spirit of heritage handmade percussion. Crafted in Turkey by master cymbal makers this ride cymbals top quality B20 Bronze alloy produces a bold dry stick response and a captivating low wash with minimal overtones. The Istanbul Turk Ride sports a traditional-style hand-hammered construction offering a dark moody sound brimming with character. With a stunning finish and the fabled tone that only Turkish cymbals can provide the Agop Turk Ride is a great addition to any drummers collection.

The Istanbul Agop 21" Turk Jazz Ride showcases the spirit of heritage handmade percussion. Crafted in Turkey by master cymbal makers this ride cymbals top quality B20 Bronze alloy produces a muted woody stick response. Its thinner profile and broad bell ensure a reserved jazzy sound with a tight wash. The Istanbul Turk Jazz Ride sports a traditional-style hand-hammered construction offering a dark moody sound with bags of character. With a stunning finish and the fabled tone that only Turkish cymbals can provide the Agop Turk Jazz Ride is a great addition to any drummers collection.

The Istanbul Agop 21" Traditional Original Ride is handmade in Istanbul using classic manufacturing processes and techniques offering the best in durability tone and finish. The Traditional Original Ride offers a unique sound compared to other ride cymbals offering a wide harmonic and dynamic range with rich warm tones. This sound can be implemented into a wide range of drumming styles and genres. The cymbal boasts a fast and accurate response alongside an extremely versatile yet classic sound and feel which allows it to be used as a crash as well as a more traditional ride. All Istanbul Agop Traditional cymbals are completely lathed on both the top and the bottom which contributes towards the …

The Istanbul Agop 20" Traditional China brings handmade heritage cymbal sounds into the 21st Century. Crafted in Turkey by master cymbal makers this captivating effects cymbals top quality B20 Bronze alloy produces a dark trashy accent with a quick attack. The Istanbul Traditional China is fully lathed on both sides offering a well-balanced and versatile range of tones that suit a broad variety of drumming styles. With a stunning finish and the fabled tone that only Turkish cymbals can provide the Agop Traditional China is a must for drummers everywhere.

The Istanbul Agop 21" Traditional Heavy Ride brings handmade heritage cymbal sounds into the 21st Century. Crafted in Turkey by master cymbal makers this robust cymbals top quality B20 Bronze alloy produces a bold stick sound with a dark atmospheric ping tone. The Istanbul Traditional Heavy Ride is fully lathed on both sides offering a well-balanced and versatile range of tones that suit a broad variety of drumming styles. With a stunning finish and the fabled tone that only Turkish cymbals can provide the Agop Traditional Heavy Ride is a must for drummers everywhere.

The Istanbul Agop 20" 30th Anniversary Medium Ride offers a dark warm and complex sound that is perfect for any musical style. Crafted with attention to detail these cymbals are a true expression of the ancient art of Turkish Cymbal making. With their hand-shaped bells and intensive hammering process each 30th Anniversary Ride Cymbal is a unique work of art. The added weight not only enhances the articulate sticking capabilities but also provides greater projection for a more powerful sound. The fast and trashy crash quality allows for dynamic accents that cut through the mix. Thanks to their pre-ageing process the 30th Anniversary Ride Cymbals have a distinct character that sets them apart …

The Sabian AA 21 Rock Ride Cymbal has a big bright bell with full bodied sticking and aggressive penetrating power. Cast from Sabian B20 Bronze this 21 ride produces a sound ideal for rock playstyles or for drummers needing to cut above the mix. The 21 size provides power but also gives a good wash - being heavy weighted though the wash is textural and heavy rather than being like that of a crash/ride. The bell is the stand-out feature producing penetrating and full bell sounds that work expertly in Rock and can be transferred to Latin Pop and others easily.

The Sabian AA series 21 Raw Bell Ride cymbal produces bright classic sounds of the traditional AA series whilst also delivering strong stick articulation. The raw bell responds with a bright extremely solid note while strikes across the bow area are consistently strong and cutting with tonal quality that makes for dry but versatile sound.

Powerful and focused sound with a defined bright bell this heavy ride gives a solid full-bodied stick response with a clear ping.

A full rich sounding warm and silvery 20 Ride with a wide range and complex mix. Responsive and even feel with a warm sparkling stick sound over a wide deep wash. Fairly quick hefty crash sound. Extremely dynamic and lively Ride cymbal suitable for many musical styles.

The Paiste Signature Traditional 20" Thin Crash Cymbal offers dark tones to the technical musician. This models tone is transparent and warm making it suitable for jazz and rock styles. This model features a slightly thinner weight than standard resulting in a more sensitive response. The 20 diameter is a classic size for achieving a range of styles. The hammered top produces a more complex harmonic response as well as having more instant playability. The Signature Traditional 20 cymbal is an ideal addition to any drummers studio setup.