The Istanbul Agop Turk 22” 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 Turk series, defined by its completely unlathed surface and raw, natural finish. Extensive hand hammering shapes a highly complex and controlled tonal profile, while the absence of lathing preserves the cymbal’s organic character and emphasises a darker fundamental tone. The 22" diameter contributes significant low-end depth and a broader spread, while maintaining a relatively controlled response due to the dry nature of the series.

This china cymbal delivers a dark, low-pitched and highly expressive voice with a fast, trashy attack and tightly controlled decay. The unlathed surface reduces sustain and high-frequency overtones, resulting in a dry, earthy response with a smoky, complex character. The wash remains contained and focused, making it suitable for atmospheric accents and textural playing rather than explosive projection. This cymbal is particularly well suited to jazz, experimental, cinematic and studio applications where control, depth and tonal character are essential.

• B20 bronze alloy construction
• Completely unlathed (Turk finish)
• Raw, natural surface with no traditional lathing
• Hand hammered in Istanbul, Turkey
• 22" diameter for increased low-end depth and spread
• Thin to medium-thin profile for controlled response
• Dark, low-pitched tonal character
• Fast, trashy attack with short, controlled decay
• Dry response with minimal overtones
• Ideal for jazz, experimental, cinematic and studio applications

Buy this Istanbul Agop Turk 22” China Cymbal from Graham Russell Drums and receive it on our next day delivery service when you order before 2 pm.