Istanbul Agop 16" Agop Signature Hi-Hat
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Istanbul Agop
16" Agop Signature Hi-Hat
Product Info
Article Number:
435666
Brand:
Istanbul Agop
Model:
16" Agop Signature Hi-Hat
Category:
16-18" Hi-Hat Cymbals
Price:
$625.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
These Agop Signature hi-hats are a real treat – the hand-hammering gives them a fantastic feel and a really controlled, dry sound. They’re perfect for jazz, funk, or any style where you want a sophisticated hi-hat voice without excessive wash. A serious upgrade for players looking for a defined, musical hi-hat response.
Product Description
- Istanbul Agop 16" Agop Signature Hi-Hat
- Hi-Hat
- Hand-hammered
- Size: 16"
- Material: B20 bronze
- Dry stick stop with warm tone
- Crisp chick sound
- The Signature series is characterized by dark
- dry and musically complex sound
PROS
- • The B20 bronze delivers a complex, nuanced, and musical tone.
- • Hand-hammering creates a uniquely responsive and articulate stick definition.
- • Dry stick stop offers excellent control and reduces unwanted cymbal bleed.
- • Crisp chick sound provides a clear, defined, and cutting hi-hat closure.
CONS
- • The darker, drier sound might not suit all musical styles, like bright pop.
- • Premium-priced, making it a significant investment for many drummers.
- • 16 in size limits versatility; may feel small for some players’ technique.
Product Video
Key Features
Size
16 in
Material
B20 bronze
Finish
Hand-hammered
Sound Character
Dark, dry, musically complex
Top/Bottom Weight
Medium/Medium
Weight
Approximately 1300g
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Agops offer a drier, more complex tone, while Zildjian As are generally brighter and more open-sounding. The Agops prioritize control and musicality, whereas the Zildjians excel at shimmer and volume.
Absolutely. It’s a distinct characteristic – less sustain and a quicker decay, allowing for more precise and controlled patterns, and less bleed into other cymbals.
While durable, the medium weight means they’re best suited for players who don’t hit excessively hard; overly aggressive playing can diminish the nuanced response and potentially damage the hammering.
