Istanbul Agop 13" Xist Dry Dark Crash

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Istanbul Agop 13" Xist Dry Dark Crash

Istanbul Agop

13" Xist Dry Dark Crash

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 474204
Model: 13" Xist Dry Dark Crash
Price: $149.60

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This Xist Dry Dark is a seriously cool little crash. It’s perfect for drummers seeking a short, explosive sound with plenty of trash – think modern rock, electronic music, or anyone wanting to add a unique texture to their kit. It’s a real character piece that cuts through the mix without being overly splashy.

Product Description

  • Istanbul Agop 13" Xist Dry Dark Crash
  • Dark Crash Cymbal
  • Size: 13"
  • Xist Dry Dark Series
  • Material: B20 bronze
  • Hand hammered
  • Very thin (paperthin)
  • Short trashy and explosive sound
  • Also good for stacks
PROS
  • • The B20 bronze alloy delivers a uniquely dry, complex overtones.
  • • Paper-thin weight creates an explosive, trashy response ideal for modern genres.
  • • Hand-hammering adds character and a slightly unpredictable, organic feel.
  • • Excellent for creating layered sounds when combined with other cymbals in stacks.
CONS
  • • Its thinness makes it less durable than heavier crash cymbals.
  • • The dark, trashy sound isn't universally appealing; lacks bright shimmer.
  • • Might be too brittle for drummers prioritizing a long, sustained wash.

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Key Features

Size 13 in
Material B20 Bronze
Finish Dry, Dark
Sound Character Trashy, Explosive, Dry
Weight Paper-thin

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Istanbul Agop is generally drier and more explosive, lacking the Zildjian’s slightly more complex, but sometimes washy, sustain.
While it sounds great, the thinness means it requires a more controlled playing technique; a beginner might risk damaging it more easily.
It’s best as a secondary accent or a ‘trash’ crash due to its short sustain, though skilled drummers can certainly make it work as a primary crash.

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