Istanbul Agop Cymbals Have Arrived

Erik checks out the latest shipment of Xist cymbals at Stebal Drums
Affordable Turkish cymbals
with a modern twist
By combining modern production methods with more time-honored techniques, Istanbul Agop is able to make its new Xist range substantially cheaper than its usual cymbals
Dry Dark Crashes: Papery thin with an explosive, trashy attack and fast decay and light riding. Also works well as stacked crash.
Dry Dark Rides: A dry, well defined attack with a quick and musical decay and mellow crash. Akin to the sound of many classic breakbeats and sought after jazz ride sounds.
Dry Dark 13" Hats: Pointed, dark and trashy attack with a quick decay. Insert an additional 13” Dry Dark Crash resting in the bottom cymbal for even greater attack, a more prominent chick sound and quicker decay, or use it as an alternate bottom cymbal for a low volume, soft hi hat pairing with balanced sticking and a relatively low pitch. When not used as a Hi Hat pair, the top cymbal makes for a quick and trashy crash and the bottom can be used as an accent bell.
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