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This Istanbul Agop 30th Anniversary 16″ Crash Cymbal is now available with us at Graham Russell Drums.

The 30th Anniversary series was created to mark Istanbul Agop's history, and every cymbal in the range is built as a true expression of the most ancient form of Turkish cymbal making. Each one begins with its own uniquely hand-shaped bell, moves through intense, deep and comprehensive hammering, and finishes with the brand's own pre-aging process, giving every piece a distinctive, aged look alongside its sound. It's a genuine tribute to decades of craftsmanship, made from B20 bronze and hand-hammered start to finish.

At 16 inches, this is a thin crash with a short sustain and a controlled wash, giving it a quick, trashy response that clears out rather than lingering. That combination of thinness and hand-formed construction gives it real character: fast to speak, full of complexity in the attack, and voiced with the warmth and depth the series is known for rather than a flat, generic crash sound. It suits players after something with genuine history and hand-craft behind it, and its smaller size makes it a natural fit for adding a fast, expressive accent crash to a wider Istanbul Agop setup.

Key features:

• Uniquely hand-shaped bell on every cymbal
• Intense, deep hand hammering with a distinctive pre-aging finish
• Thin construction for a fast, trashy attack with a short sustain
• Controlled wash rather than an open, ringing decay
• Hand-hammered B20 bronze, part of Istanbul Agop's anniversary tribute series
• Distinctive aged look alongside its warm, complex voicing

Buy this Istanbul Agop 30th Anniversary 16″ Crash Cymbal from Graham Russell Drums and receive it on our next day delivery service when you order before 2pm.