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Istanbul Agop 14" 30th Anniversary Hi-Hats (757 g & 860 g HiHat Cymbals)
Estimated price for orientation: 459 $
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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 Brand: Istanbul Size (inch): 14 Type: Hi-Hats Country/Region of Manufacture: Turkey MPN: 14Anni757 EAN: Does not apply
Istanbul Agop 14" 30th Anniversary Hi-Hats (757 g & 860 g)Tip 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 these hats to perform various traditional styles of music very convincingly while remaining lovely and slushy. The bottom hat is fairly thin, only a touch heavier and has a more severe, pronounced profile than the top cymbal which leads to a thin, dark, dryish and almost trashy rasp. Think '40s big band hats with 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.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!*We weigh each cymbal when they arrive. These hats weigh 757 grams on the top and 860 grams on the bottom. This is the only pair of this weight (the tolerance for size in this line is +/- 100 grams).***Because of the organic nature of these cymbals and the production processes involved, supply is limited and this is the only pair of this weight. We have the largest stock of 30th Anniversary cymbals in the U.K. but please take the limited availability into account. If you want these hi-hats, buy these hi-hats because they are the only ones. When sold, they'll disappear into the ether! Please note, these cymbals are brand new but we did have to hit 'em, obviously, so there may be a minimal amount of light stick marks, we only gave 'em 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 | Brand: | Istanbul |
| Size (inch): | 14 | Type: | Hi-Hats |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | Turkey | MPN: | 14Anni757 |
| EAN: | Does not apply |
Istanbul Agop 14" 30th Anniversary Hi-Hats (757 g & 860 g)Tip 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 these hats to perform various traditional styles of music very convincingly while remaining lovely and slushy. The bottom hat is fairly thin, only a touch heavier and has a more severe, pronounced profile than the top cymbal which leads to a thin, dark, dryish and almost trashy rasp. Think '40s big band hats with 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.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!
*We weigh each cymbal when they arrive. These hats weigh 757 grams on the top and 860 grams on the bottom. This is the only pair of this weight (the tolerance for size in this line is +/- 100 grams).***Because of the organic nature of these cymbals and the production processes involved, supply is limited and this is the only pair of this weight. We have the largest stock of 30th Anniversary cymbals in the U.K. but please take the limited availability into account. If you want these hi-hats, buy these hi-hats because they are the only ones. When sold, they'll disappear into the ether! Please note, these cymbals are brand new but we did have to hit 'em, obviously, so there may be a minimal amount of light stick marks, we only gave 'em a tickle!***Postage and packaging to Mainland U.K. £FREE!