Are Istanbul Agop cymbals good?

Are Istanbul Agop cymbals good?

I have a couple AGOP Istanbuls and they are great cymbals. Don’t let the low price fool you. They are cast B20 bronze and hand hammered.

What are Istanbul Agop cymbals made of?

Istanbul Agop Cymbals is a cymbal producer based in Turkey. Its products are well respected for their unique sound, which is formed by the method and the alloy used, the formula of which is known only to the owners of the firm, Armenians Arman and Sarkis Tomurcuk….Istanbul Agop Cymbals.

Why are cymbals made in Turkey?

Cymbal production began in Turkey in the 1200s. The cymbals created at the time were created for just one purpose: the marching band of the Ottoman Army. These cymbals were crafted by Armenian master artisans. The secret to their production has remained just that, a secret, ever since.

Are cymbals Turkish?

Handmade cymbal manufacture began in 1623 in Istanbul-Samatya. Firstly, they were manufactured as “Mehteran” cymbals for the Ottoman military orchestra using antique techniques, afterward as cymbals for modern music. Therefore, Turkey is accepted as the homeland of modern cymbals.

Are Istanbul Cymbals handmade?

Each and every cymbal from Istanbul Mehmet has been carefully handcrafted to perfection by our dedicated and hardworking cymbal makers.

Are cymbals cheaper in Turkey?

Apart from this, Turkey is nestled between the giant mining countries of Africa or Asia. Hence it is way easier and cheaper to transport the metals required for producing cymbals at a very low cost price. The founders of Istanbul cymbals were craftsmen at the original Avedis Zildjian factory in Turkey.

What cymbals does Mike Johnston?

Cymbals Chosen by a Huge Name in Percussion Education Get to know them! The Meinl Byzance Mike Johnston 4-piece Cymbal Package are the cymbals Mr. Johnston chooses to use for his standard setup when teaching and performing.

Are Zildjian cymbals still made in Turkey?

In 1978 the K Zildjian factory producing traditional handmade cymbals made by the other based in Turkey faction of the Zildjian family, the competition so to speak to the American family maker at the time before being shut down, was closed in Istanbul, Turkey.

Where are Zildjian cymbals made?

All Zildjian instruments are made in the USA at our cymbal factory in Norwell, MA and drumstick/mallet factory in Newport, ME.

What is a Turkish cymbal?

Rather, it is an alloy fashioned from a mixture of tin and copper. The magic of Turkish Cymbals starts here. Turkish Cymbals smiths demand only the finest quality bronze. Once the alloy passes their strict quality standards, they melt it down, and pour hot, liquid bronze into a mould shaped like a cymbal.