Istanbul Agop 15" Special Edition Jazz Hi-Hat (Top) 2010s Traditional
Reverb Estimated Used Price Range
- $150 — $200
Operating in its current incarnation since 2004 after creating a headquarters in the United States, Istanbul Agop is one of the cymbal industry's leaders in crafting traditional Turksih cymbals. The company was founded by and named after Agop Tomurcuk, who spent decades in Turkey's sole cymbal foundry learning the craft before creating his own company.
Designed specifically for jazz applications, the Special Edition Jazz series features a traditional lathing and finish, low fundamental pitch and organic stick articulation.
The hi-hats are matched in weight with an even response.
This price reflects the top hat.
Years of production: 2008-present
Tonal profile: woody, atmospheric, bass-oriented
Notable features: black logo stamping
Associated artists: Matt Schulz, John Harris, Paul Wells
