The variations in color, the hammer marks, the turning, the labels, etc., are features that contribute to the natural beauty, sound, and the unique quality of these cymbals.

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The alloy
Istanbul Agop cymbals are made in Turkey with the famous B20 alloy, meticulously following all the steps that have been used for centuries to produce the best cymbals in the world. This B20 alloy is composed of 80% copper and 20% tin, an alloy that can be difficult to work with as it requires extensive reworking and annealing due to its naturally fragile state.

About Istanbul Agop
Istanbul Agop is the heir to the Turkish tradition in cymbal manufacturing and creates authentic masterpieces. Their cymbals are handcrafted one by one with B20 alloy in the factory they have in Istanbul. To make one of these cymbals, the person responsible for hammering must have special experience and skills, as the difference between marks lies in this. Istanbul Agop has the secret and the people to create true masterpieces.