Istanbul Agop China 16'' Xist Brilliant

The variations in color, the hammer marks, the turning, the labels, etc., are features that add 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 manufacture 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 significant reworking and annealing due to its natural state being very fragile.

About Istanbul Agop
Istanbul Agop is the heir to the Turkish tradition of 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 qualities, because the difference between brands lies here. Istanbul Agop has the secret and the people to create authentic masterpieces.