The Istanbul Agop Sultan 18” China Cymbal is now available with us at Graham Russell Drums.

Handcrafted in Istanbul from traditional B20 bronze alloy, this china cymbal is part of the Sultan series, which blends the tonal warmth of fully lathed cymbals with the dryness and control of unlathed designs. It features a distinctive lathed surface with an unlathed band across the bow and a raw bell, enhancing stick definition and controlling overtones. Extensive hand hammering further refines the cymbal’s complexity, while the 18" diameter offers a balanced combination of projection, responsiveness and tonal depth.

This china cymbal delivers a warm, trashy and controlled attack with a smooth, dark tonal character. The combination of lathed and unlathed surfaces produces a focused wash with reduced sustain, allowing accents to remain defined without excessive spread. The response is quick and expressive, with a slightly drier decay that keeps the sound tight and musical. This cymbal is particularly well suited to a wide range of applications including rock, fusion and studio work where controlled projection and tonal complexity are required.

• B20 bronze alloy construction
• Combination of lathed surface with unlathed band and raw bell
• Hand hammered in Istanbul, Turkey
• Sultan series (blend of Traditional and Turk design elements)
• 18" diameter for balanced projection and response
• Thin to medium-thin profile for fast, controlled decay
• Warm, dark tonal character with controlled trashiness
• Focused wash with reduced overtones
• Quick, expressive attack with musical decay
• Suitable for rock, fusion and studio applications

Buy this Istanbul Agop Sultan 18” China Cymbal from Graham Russell Drums and receive it on our next day delivery service when you order before 2 pm.