Istanbul Agop 14" 30th Anniversary Med. HH

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Istanbul Agop 14" 30th Anniversary Med. HH

Istanbul Agop

14" 30th Anniversary Med. HH

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 581314
Model: 14" 30th Anniversary Med. HH
Price: $636.90

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These 30th Anniversary hi-hats from Istanbul Agop are a real treat. They offer a beautifully dark and controlled sound with a fantastic, crisp chick – perfect for jazz, funk, and soul players seeking vintage vibe and refined articulation. Be mindful of their delicacy, though; they’re not built for abuse.

Product Description

  • Istanbul Agop 14" 30th Anniversary Med. HH
  • Hi-Hat Cymbal
  • Size: 14"
  • 30th Anniversary model
  • Material: B20 bronze
  • Hand hammered
  • Very thin hi-hat with dark fundamental tone and controlled volume
  • Pronounced chick sound and tight sticking
  • Each 30th Anniversary cymbal has a hand-moulded bell and intense and deep hammer blows
  • In addition
  • each cymbal is subjected to a special "pre-aging" to achieve the special look
PROS
  • • Exceptional chick sound due to thin profile and hammering.
  • • Dark, fundamental tone provides a unique, warm character.
  • • Hand-moulded bell offers a complex, nuanced wash.
  • • The 'pre-aging' process delivers a visually striking, vintage aesthetic.
CONS
  • • Limited versatility; excels in specific genres, less suited for heavy metal.
  • • Premium-priced, a significant investment for many drummers.
  • • Thinness might make them fragile under aggressive playing styles.

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Key Features

Size 14"
Material B20 Bronze
Finish Hand Hammered, Pre-Aged
Sound Character Dark, Warm, Controlled, Complex Wash
Top/Bottom Weight Thin
Weight Medium

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Agops have a darker, more complex fundamental tone than the brighter, more cutting Zildjians. They also offer a more nuanced chick sound.
They're predominantly hand-hammered, with the initial shaping possibly utilizing some machinery, but the characteristic hammering and bell formation are done by hand.
While they offer a controlled volume, their thinness makes them more prone to damage under very aggressive playing. They're best suited for players with a more nuanced touch.

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