Istanbul Agop 23" Agop Signature Ride

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Istanbul Agop 23" Agop Signature Ride

Istanbul Agop

23" Agop Signature Ride

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 435659
Model: 23" Agop Signature Ride
Price: $691.90

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This Agop Signature ride is a beautifully crafted instrument—a real statement piece. It's got a dark, dry sound with shimmering overtones that really sings, and the hand-hammering gives it a fantastic feel. If you’re a player leaning towards jazz, funk, or more nuanced grooves, this ride will become a go-to.

Product Description

  • Istanbul Agop 23" Agop Signature Ride
  • Ride
  • Hand-hammered
  • Size: 23"
  • Material: B20 bronze
  • Dry stick attack with warm fundamental tone and musical overtones
  • Crash ride capable
  • The Signature series is characterised by dark
  • dry and musically complex sound
PROS
  • • Exceptional clarity and complexity for a dark ride.
  • • The hand-hammering creates a uniquely responsive feel.
  • • Musical, swirling overtones blend beautifully with the core tone.
  • • Crash ride capability expands versatility without sacrificing character.
CONS
  • • The dry sound might not suit brighter musical styles.
  • • Premium-priced, a significant investment for many drummers.
  • • Bell tone is relatively subdued compared to some brighter rides.

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Key Features

Size 23 in
Material B20 bronze
Finish Hand-hammered, Dark
Sound Character Dry, Warm, Musically Complex
Bell Size 6.5 in
Weight Medium-Thin

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Agop has a more complex, nuanced character and a slightly drier stick attack than the K Custom Dark, which tends to be a bit warmer and more wash-y.
It's responsive without being flimsy; it handles a solid groove, but aggressive, powerful playing might reveal its lighter nature.
No, the overtones are controlled and musical, not a wash of uncontrolled ringing; the hammering helps to dampen and shape the resonance.

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