Istanbul Agop Signature 22" Ride
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)
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