Istanbul Agop 19" Traditional Thin Crash
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Istanbul Agop
19" Traditional Thin Crash
Product Info
Article Number:
523098
Brand:
Istanbul Agop
Model:
19" Traditional Thin Crash
Category:
19" Crash Cymbals
Price:
$394.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This 19" Traditional Thin Crash from Istanbul Agop is a real beauty. The hand-hammering gives it a gorgeous, complex wash – perfect for jazz, Latin, or anyone needing a sensitive and expressive crash. It's a high-quality cymbal with a darker tone that'll sit beautifully in a mix.
Product Description
- Istanbul Agop 19" Traditional Thin Crash
- Thin Crash
- Size: 19"
- Traditional series
- B20 bronze
- Hand-hammered
- Dark
- deep and soft sound character
PROS
- • B20 bronze delivers a warm, complex tonal palette immediately.
- • Hand-hammering creates nuanced overtones and a responsive feel.
- • Thin profile provides a quick, sensitive response ideal for quieter playing.
- • Traditional series offers a distinct, darker character than their XIST counterparts.
CONS
- • The thinness makes it potentially less durable for aggressive playing.
- • Dark sound may not suit brighter musical genres like metal or funk.
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many drummers.
Product Video
Key Features
Size
19"
Material
B20 Bronze
Finish
Hand-Hammered, Natural
Sound Character
Dark, Deep, Soft
Weight
Thin
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Agop has a noticeably darker, more complex tone; the Zildjian A Custom is brighter and more cutting.
While responsive, the thin profile is best suited for dynamic, controlled playing – aggressive crashes could lead to premature cracking.
Each cymbal is hand-hammered, so there will be slight variations, but Istanbul Agop maintains tight quality control – you'll get a very consistent character within the Traditional Thin line.
