Difference between revisions of "Istanbul Agop Signature 22" Ride"
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'''Size:''' 22 Inch<br> | '''Size:''' 22 Inch<br> | ||
'''Series:''' [[Istanbul Agop Signature|Signature]]<br> | '''Series:''' [[Istanbul Agop Signature|Signature]]<br> | ||
| − | '''Weight:''' 1937g, 1949g, 1958g, 1971g, 1977g, 2023g, 2023g, 2032g, 2034g, 2043g, 2045g, 2047g <br> | + | '''Weight:''' 1901g, 1937g, 1949g, 1958g, 1971g, 1973g, 1977g, 1997g, 1998g, 2012g, 2017g, 2023g, 2023g, 2032g, 2034g, 2037g, 2043g, 2043g, 2045g, 2047g, 2053g, 2057g, 2064g <br> |
| − | '''Median Weight:''' | + | '''Median Weight:''' 2023g (n=23)<br> |
'''Years of production:''' 20?? - Present<br> | '''Years of production:''' 20?? - Present<br> | ||
'''Sound file:''' [https://youtu.be/0g5zK1aGM8M?si=bvpGMyjNjEww1DXv Signature 22" Ride] <br> | '''Sound file:''' [https://youtu.be/0g5zK1aGM8M?si=bvpGMyjNjEww1DXv Signature 22" Ride] <br> | ||
| + | [https://youtu.be/eGO2La6vRKo?si=w5EQiBvRJse5ATXc Signature 22" Ride & Signature 22" Medium Ride] <br> | ||
[https://youtu.be/nYmfVVYSv88?si=wAddo_krW0lN5jTy Signature 22" Ride] <br> | [https://youtu.be/nYmfVVYSv88?si=wAddo_krW0lN5jTy Signature 22" Ride] <br> | ||
[https://youtu.be/ZOJiFKc8x-E?si=GyMYC5Hzf9pDYYdy Signature 22" Ride] <br> | [https://youtu.be/ZOJiFKc8x-E?si=GyMYC5Hzf9pDYYdy Signature 22" Ride] <br> | ||
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[https://youtu.be/4K6cuD61cqk?si=aQFWmHtVMovS3yT2 Signature 22" Ride] <br> | [https://youtu.be/4K6cuD61cqk?si=aQFWmHtVMovS3yT2 Signature 22" Ride] <br> | ||
[https://youtu.be/I0hj_xsCI7Y?si=UHv4b0FZDfopsZYU Signature 22" Ride] <br> | [https://youtu.be/I0hj_xsCI7Y?si=UHv4b0FZDfopsZYU Signature 22" Ride] <br> | ||
| + | [https://youtu.be/FyxxBjT6ZzA?si=Vl-Fb6lq9332XSRf Signature 22" Ride] <br> | ||
[https://youtu.be/sYb3JMSIXCo?si=kyPvcNWP1qO-xeWs Signature 22" Ride] <br> | [https://youtu.be/sYb3JMSIXCo?si=kyPvcNWP1qO-xeWs Signature 22" Ride] <br> | ||
[https://youtu.be/a9KarJFATjI?si=ldkRolvH4TTFYdvS Signature 22" Ride] <br> | [https://youtu.be/a9KarJFATjI?si=ldkRolvH4TTFYdvS Signature 22" Ride] <br> | ||
| + | [https://youtu.be/pTbDFeaU1EI?si=PCQmjo2-1daxhECb Signature 22" Ride] <br> | ||
| + | [https://youtu.be/wrXBn0nuSrA?si=lwEXA3MGWeC6R8oq Signature 22" Ride] <br> | ||
| + | [https://youtu.be/pRqz15-a8kU?si=JFxpzmlNy7WeRDia Signature 22" Ride] <br> | ||
| + | [https://youtu.be/7X-r3bSyrpk?si=pPB7oVDnSAvnlpZP Signature 22" Ride] <br> | ||
| + | [https://youtu.be/WlPbTGFjiZU?si=bMfQ_Gn11N_XJsYy Signature 22" Ride] <br> | ||
| + | [https://youtu.be/ymSoqFyka7w?si=rH4uc1lj9jlGOlzV Signature 22" Ride] <br> | ||
| + | [https://youtu.be/wXEaOphi9s0?si=mpsRO9ykCf0rk9eX Signature 22" Ride] <br> | ||
| + | [https://youtu.be/ZglaSbsOK_s?si=DIXhq-FjTbDpEfio Signature 22" Ride] <br> | ||
| + | [https://youtu.be/vAVLCqYOQYM?si=AC1i1BlksU5hPGEf Signature 22" Ride] <br> | ||
| + | [https://youtu.be/OT6618RrSRI?si=CdUI2e1K99HfZMgC Signature 22" Ride]<br> | ||
'''Istanbul Agop's Description:''' [[Istanbul Agop Ride#Signature|<<< - >>>]]<br> | '''Istanbul Agop's Description:''' [[Istanbul Agop Ride#Signature|<<< - >>>]]<br> | ||
| − | '''Review:''' | + | '''Review:''' "Istanbul Agop sent us three sizes of ride cymbals and two sizes of hi-hats. They sent two of each ride size to show how individual these cymbals are. The same size cymbal can have a slight-but still very noticeable difference in fundamental pitch. For example, one 20" ride had a C pitch; the other had a D. The difference between the 21" and 22" models was a half-tone. So those of you who appreciate uniqueness of sound can rest assured that no two Agop Signature models are going to sound exactly the same. |
| − | Review written by<br> | + | Nor will they look the same. To begin with, all of the cymbals sport a rustic appearance (as in "made a century or two ago"). Their antique look and 1983-era green-ink logo make them quite eye-catching. It's hard to tell whether the imperfections on the cymbals-bubbles, dents, extra unfinished splashes of bronze-are simply left in during the manufacturing process, or intentionally designed into the process. |
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| + | If you like dry-sounding cymbals with a lot of traditional character, the Agop Signatures should definitely be on your listening list. They sound flat, | ||
| + | pingy, or splashy depending on how you put the stick into them. The bells on the rides are wide and fairly flat, making them easy to ride on. Of course, to get a distinct "ping" from the bell you need to strike with more force than on some other rides (or use the shank of the stick). Riding the bell with a normal stroke produces a slight but effective degree of tonal change. | ||
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| + | All of the rides are manageable in terms of overtone build-up, and they all can be played as crash-rides using different parts of the stick. The 22" size seemed to have the most control, the flattest sound, and the fewest disruptive overtones." <br> | ||
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| + | :Review written by Robin Tolleson ("Istanbul Agop Agop Signature Cymbals - Made According To A Master's Recipe", Modern Drummer, March 2003, pg. 38)<br> | ||
'''Artist/song where it can be heard:''' | '''Artist/song where it can be heard:''' | ||
Latest revision as of 13:48, 9 February 2026
Group: Rides
Type: Ride
Size: 22 Inch
Series: Signature
Weight: 1901g, 1937g, 1949g, 1958g, 1971g, 1973g, 1977g, 1997g, 1998g, 2012g, 2017g, 2023g, 2023g, 2032g, 2034g, 2037g, 2043g, 2043g, 2045g, 2047g, 2053g, 2057g, 2064g
Median Weight: 2023g (n=23)
Years of production: 20?? - Present
Sound file: Signature 22" Ride
Signature 22" Ride & Signature 22" Medium Ride
Signature 22" Ride
Signature 22" Ride
Signature 22" Ride
Signature 22" Ride
Signature 22" Ride
Signature 22" Ride
Signature 22" Ride
Signature 22" Ride
Signature 22" Ride
Signature 22" Ride
Signature 22" Ride
Signature 22" Ride
Signature 22" Ride
Signature 22" Ride
Signature 22" Ride
Signature 22" Ride
Signature 22" Ride
Signature 22" Ride
Signature 22" Ride
Signature 22" Ride
Signature 22" Ride
Signature 22" Ride
Istanbul Agop's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: "Istanbul Agop sent us three sizes of ride cymbals and two sizes of hi-hats. They sent two of each ride size to show how individual these cymbals are. The same size cymbal can have a slight-but still very noticeable difference in fundamental pitch. For example, one 20" ride had a C pitch; the other had a D. The difference between the 21" and 22" models was a half-tone. So those of you who appreciate uniqueness of sound can rest assured that no two Agop Signature models are going to sound exactly the same.
Nor will they look the same. To begin with, all of the cymbals sport a rustic appearance (as in "made a century or two ago"). Their antique look and 1983-era green-ink logo make them quite eye-catching. It's hard to tell whether the imperfections on the cymbals-bubbles, dents, extra unfinished splashes of bronze-are simply left in during the manufacturing process, or intentionally designed into the process.
If you like dry-sounding cymbals with a lot of traditional character, the Agop Signatures should definitely be on your listening list. They sound flat, pingy, or splashy depending on how you put the stick into them. The bells on the rides are wide and fairly flat, making them easy to ride on. Of course, to get a distinct "ping" from the bell you need to strike with more force than on some other rides (or use the shank of the stick). Riding the bell with a normal stroke produces a slight but effective degree of tonal change.
All of the rides are manageable in terms of overtone build-up, and they all can be played as crash-rides using different parts of the stick. The 22" size seemed to have the most control, the flattest sound, and the fewest disruptive overtones."
- Review written by Robin Tolleson ("Istanbul Agop Agop Signature Cymbals - Made According To A Master's Recipe", Modern Drummer, March 2003, pg. 38)
Artist/song where it can be heard:
