Xist Series

Through a combination of modern and traditional manufacturing techniques, Xist Agop cymbals produce a hybrid sound that is characteristically warm and full bodied. The moderate overtones make them suitable for both recording and live situations. Istanbul Cymbals are renowned for being manually shaped by hammer wielding cymbal smiths who painstakingly craft each cymbal to perfection. The cymbals have a consistent performance that can be relied on by students and professionals alike.

Specifications
Material: B20 Bronze
Attack: Quick
Decay: Quick
Finish: Natural

20” Xist Dry Dark Flat Ride

Low volume and dark with a pointed stick attack and low dark wash. Crashes with a quick decay.

The Istanbul Agop 20″ Cindy Blackman Mantra Crash Cymbal is a signature ride from Istanbul, designed in conjunction with Cindy Blackman, an American jazz and rock drummer. The crash is part of the Mantra range, capturing the sounds and styles of the ‘Golden Era’ of jazz. The Mantra Crash Cymbal offers a rich, open sound, making it ideal for jazz drumming styles, with a tremendous crash which is well suited to heavier rock styles. The Mantra Cymbals are an advancement of Cindy’s OM series, offering enhanced volume and projection with a much greater attack.