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Istanbul Agop 30th Anniversary Cymbal Pack: 14 " HiHats/18 " Crash/20 " Ride/Bag
Estimated price for orientation: 1 149 $
Category: Cymbals
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Description Condition: New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable). Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. See the seller's listing for full details. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Type: Cymbals Brand: Istanbul MPN: AnniPK Country/Region of Manufacture: Turkey
Istanbul Agop 30th Anniversary Cymbal PackTip top. As good as it gets. Stunning. Since getting our hands on various lines of Istanbul Agop, we started to take notice of these traditional Turkish lid makers but recent strides in their identity and character through the new Mantra and 30th Anniversary series have us well and truly fixated on these cymbals. The 30th Anniversary cymbal line is a land mark achievement in traditional cymbal making - no one makes cymbals like this any more. This is something very special from Istanbul.Dark, complex and aged with a dry, woody, balanced stick definition. Expertly detailed hammering combined with just enough weight allow for detailed sticking, where the wash will swell underneath, while you can work it to a roar or back it off. A traditional, open bell that sounds like it is unmistakably part of the cymbal and a wobbly but responsive edge round this cymbal off, and that's just the ride! The crash again speaks age with a dark, moderately dry timbre, very open sounding with a surprising top-end response, despite the dryness. This means it is capable of being explosive. The hammering and finish allow you to draw a wide range of sound out of this cymbal too, much in the same vein as the ride. The hats are lovely and slushy. The bottom hat is fairly thin and has a more severe, pronounced profile which again, leads to a thin, dark, dryish and almost trashy rasp. Think '40s big band hats with a more stick definition for more intricate sticking patterns, very classy."Each 30th Anniversary Series Cymbal begins with its own uniquely shaped bell , followed by intense, deep and comprehensive hammering and is finished with our own unique pre-ageing process." It's that ageing process that really pushes these cymbals over the top, taking them from 'those lids you hit', to true musical instruments.This listing includes a 30th Anniversary leather cymbal bag along with 14" hi-hats (top 734 grams, bottom 813 grams), an 18" crash (1308 grams) and 20" ride (1932 grams).The labour and level of skill involved in making these cymbals really is unparalleled. The 30th Anniversary line is designed for traditional styles of music. Their response, volume and versatility speaks to players that tickle and coax tones out of their kits so if you're in a band called RIB-CAGE, play with 2Bs and have everything including your eyelids tattooed, your unique brand of djenty-tech-core requires something other than these cymbals. Aside from them not cutting through the chugging and pinch-harmonics of your latest EP, "Gorilla Tears and Lava", we've heard that if anyone breaks a 30th Anniversary cymbal, Mr. Istanbul will find you and give you a stern talking to, in person!***Because of the organic nature of these cymbals and the production processes involved, supply is limited and dispatch times of orders are flexible. We have the largest stock of 30th Anniversary cymbals in the U.K. but please take the limited numbers into account. When out of stock, ordering times only involve weeks and in our opinion, well worth the wait. Please note, this cymbal pack is brand new but we did have to hit 'em, obviously, so there may be a minimal amount of light stick marks, we only gave it a tickle!***Postage and packaging to Mainland U.K. £FREE!
Description
| Condition: | New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable). Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. See the seller's listing for full details. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Type: | Cymbals |
| Brand: | Istanbul | MPN: | AnniPK |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | Turkey |
Istanbul Agop 30th Anniversary Cymbal PackTip top. As good as it gets. Stunning. Since getting our hands on various lines of Istanbul Agop, we started to take notice of these traditional Turkish lid makers but recent strides in their identity and character through the new Mantra and 30th Anniversary series have us well and truly fixated on these cymbals. The 30th Anniversary cymbal line is a land mark achievement in traditional cymbal making - no one makes cymbals like this any more. This is something very special from Istanbul.Dark, complex and aged with a dry, woody, balanced stick definition. Expertly detailed hammering combined with just enough weight allow for detailed sticking, where the wash will swell underneath, while you can work it to a roar or back it off. A traditional, open bell that sounds like it is unmistakably part of the cymbal and a wobbly but responsive edge round this cymbal off, and that's just the ride! The crash again speaks age with a dark, moderately dry timbre, very open sounding with a surprising top-end response, despite the dryness. This means it is capable of being explosive. The hammering and finish allow you to draw a wide range of sound out of this cymbal too, much in the same vein as the ride. The hats are lovely and slushy. The bottom hat is fairly thin and has a more severe, pronounced profile which again, leads to a thin, dark, dryish and almost trashy rasp. Think '40s big band hats with a more stick definition for more intricate sticking patterns, very classy.
"Each 30th Anniversary Series Cymbal begins with its own uniquely shaped bell , followed by intense, deep and comprehensive hammering and is finished with our own unique pre-ageing process." It's that ageing process that really pushes these cymbals over the top, taking them from 'those lids you hit', to true musical instruments.This listing includes a 30th Anniversary leather cymbal bag along with 14" hi-hats (top 734 grams, bottom 813 grams), an 18" crash (1308 grams) and 20" ride (1932 grams).
The labour and level of skill involved in making these cymbals really is unparalleled. The 30th Anniversary line is designed for traditional styles of music. Their response, volume and versatility speaks to players that tickle and coax tones out of their kits so if you're in a band called RIB-CAGE, play with 2Bs and have everything including your eyelids tattooed, your unique brand of djenty-tech-core requires something other than these cymbals. Aside from them not cutting through the chugging and pinch-harmonics of your latest EP, "Gorilla Tears and Lava", we've heard that if anyone breaks a 30th Anniversary cymbal, Mr. Istanbul will find you and give you a stern talking to, in person!***Because of the organic nature of these cymbals and the production processes involved, supply is limited and dispatch times of orders are flexible. We have the largest stock of 30th Anniversary cymbals in the U.K. but please take the limited numbers into account. When out of stock, ordering times only involve weeks and in our opinion, well worth the wait. Please note, this cymbal pack is brand new but we did have to hit 'em, obviously, so there may be a minimal amount of light stick marks, we only gave it a tickle!***Postage and packaging to Mainland U.K. £FREE!