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Istanbul Agop 20" Mel Lewis 1982 Sign. Ride

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Istanbul Agop 20" Mel Lewis 1982 Sign. Ride

Istanbul Agop

20" Mel Lewis 1982 Sign. Ride

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 382956
Brand: Istanbul Agop
Model: 20" Mel Lewis 1982 Sign. Ride
Category: 20" Ride Cymbals
Price: $493.90

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This Mel Lewis signature ride is a beautifully crafted cymbal, truly embodying the classic Agop sound. It’s a fantastic choice for jazz drummers, studio players, or anyone seeking a warm, dark, and musically expressive ride – the kind of cymbal that responds beautifully to subtle nuances.

Product Description

Istanbul Agop 20" Mel Lewis 1982 Sign. Ride, Ride Cymbal, Size: 20", Mel Lewis 1982 Signature Model, Good stick definition, Classic warm and dark cymbal sound

PROS
  • • Warm, dark tone ideal for jazz and mellow genres
  • • Excellent stick definition for clear, articulate playing
  • • Hand-hammered lathing creates complex overtones and shimmer
  • • Agop’s B20 bronze delivers a rich, full-bodied resonance
CONS
  • • Can be a bit dark for brighter, more cutting styles
  • • The weight might be tiring for extended playing sessions
  • • Price point places it in a premium-priced category

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Key Features

Size 20 in
Material B20 Bronze
Finish Natural
Sound Character Warm, Dark, Complex
Bell Size 6 in
Weight 2300 g

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Frequently Asked Questions

It’s significantly darker and warmer; the '82 series represents an earlier era of Agop’s sound before they leaned into brighter models.
Yes, the hand-hammering is characteristic of Agop's older production methods, resulting in a more complex, nuanced sound than more uniformly manufactured cymbals.
While versatile, its darker tone is better suited for more mellow styles; it might get lost in a very loud, aggressive rock mix.

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