OMs are the result of Cindy Cindy Blackman-Santana's liaison to achieve the sounds she was looking for, more of an out-and-out classic power-jazz set, a nod towards her great mentor, Tony Williams who was no light hitter. So the OMs had to be compelling, capable of withstanding a good thrashing. Crashes blend together into set perfectly, shimmering into life quickly when hit, initial brightness soon gives way to more involved mix of frequencies, centred around low, dark notes while trashiness present. Rides are incredibly articulate capable of reproducing flurries of notes fluently, stick sound is dry and metallic, yet warm, and sits on a cushion of wash. Hats possess wonderfully deep notes, offering beguiling mix of characteristics from dry when closed tight, through fat when shouldered, to sloshy when half open.

Istanbul Agop cymbals have ONE year warranty against manufacturing flaws, starting from date of the purchase made from Cymbal House which is the authorized dealer of Istanbul Agop.