Earlier ISTANBUL Agop Mel Lewis 19” Crash Ride 1722 g Warm

Here's one of the early Series that put Istanbul on the map 35 years ago! And this one has mellowed over the last several years.
Don’t guess at stock photos. Have a listen to this exact cymbal and buy with confidence!
Mel Lewis was one of Istanbul’s very first endorsers - along with Elvin Jones. And this whole Series made Agop turn heads.
Of course this Flagship Agop Mel Lewis 19" has a dark glowing warm tone, and being the 19” it has a faster response and is overall more controlled than the larger sizes. It’s warm with both dark and bright overtones present.
At 1722 grams, it certainly isn't heavy. But, it's not paper-thin and overly washy either, hence the strong definition - and that’s a great thing on a 19”.
Where this 19" Mel Lewis really shines is that it can play a lot of positions about the Kit - Main Ride, Larger Full Crash, or Left-Side Crash Ride.
Fantastic condition, strong logos, no issues. Beautiful golden patina that dries and mellows it out organically.

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Condition	Excellent (Used) Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more
Brand	Istanbul Agop
Model	Crash-Ride
Categories	Ride

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