Istanbul Agop's sought-after Custom Series of cymbals includes a full range of hand-hammered, "Turk" instruments. All Turk cymbals are unlathed, and left in their naturally dark, hand-hammered finish. This gives them a subtle, muted tone, with an ear-catching, characterful overtone. Due to their lower volume and organic stick response, Istanbul Agop Turk cymbals are ideal for jazz, atmospheric music, and sound design applications.
Steeped in history. Agop Tomurcuk was born to make cymbals. Starting as an apprentice at the tender age of nine, Agop went on to found his own, family run cymbal company in 1980, training his sons in traditional construction methods, and beginning an obsession with high quality percussion that has lasted through the generations.
His sons now run the Istanbul Agop company, which has cemented its place as a favourite among discerning drummers, with fans and endorsees all over the world, and in every genre from jazz, to drum 'n' bass, to metal.
