By combining more modern production techniques with traditional cymbal making processes, Istanbul are able to offer professional quality, cast B20 (80% Copper, 20% Tin) cymbals

Regular Finish

Xist Crashes have a papery attack, and a medium decay.

The Istanbul Xist series offers a modern edge with a history of world class leading traditional cymbal making. The cymbals produce a powerful modern sound thanks to the pre-form casting manufacturing method, which requires 3000 less hammer blows to finish than traditional methods.

The Istanbul Agop XIST 20″ Ride Cymbal is a B20 Bronze ride cymbal carefully constructed in Turkey to deliver a crisp, dark and warm tone perfect for cutting through live mixes and modern music styles. Measuring at 20 inches in diameter and with a focused attack, moderate overtones and medium decay the XIST 20 inch ride is a high performance cymbal which looks and sounds great.

22″ Agop Signature Ride

Dry stick definition with warm and complex overtones. Mellow crash ride capabilities.

The master cymbal smith Agop Tomurcuk lived a life dedication to hand made craftsmanship and innovation in cymbal design. His small notebook contained a lifetime of cymbal making secrets and ideas for the eventual creation of this series. These cymbals are made according to these exacting specifications. They were the last Project of his life. The Agop Signature Series are extremely dark, trashy, dry and complex.