The Istanbul Agop Turk China Cymbal 18″ is designed for players who want a darker, drier and more controlled alternative to brighter, explosive china cymbals. With its low-pitched voice and mysterious tonal character, this cymbal adds dramatic accents, trashy textures and expressive colour to any setup.
Part of the Custom Turk / Turk Jazz Series, this china features comprehensive hammering without lathing, giving it a raw appearance and a complex, organic sound. The unlathed surface helps keep the tone dry and focused, while the hand-hammered Turkish B20 bronze construction adds richness, depth and individuality to every cymbal.
Ideal for jazz, fusion, experimental music, studio work, sound design and expressive live performance, the 18″ Turk China offers a powerful but refined effect cymbal voice. Whether used for sharp accents, dark swells or atmospheric textures, it brings unmistakable Istanbul Agop character to your cymbal collection.
Specifications:
- Brand: Istanbul Agop
- Series: Custom Turk / Turk Jazz
- Model: Turk China
- Type: China cymbal
- Size: 18″
- Alloy: B20 bronze
- Finish: Raw unlathed Turk finish
- Construction: Hand-hammered
- Hammering: Comprehensive hammering without lathing
- Sound: Dark, mysterious and low
- Tone: Dry, raw and complex
- Overtones: Rich yet controlled
- Character: Earthy, trashy and expressive
- Best For: Jazz, fusion, studio, sound design, experimental and expressive playing
- Made in: Turkey
