Istanbul Agop Matt Chamberlain Signature 23" Ride
Group: Rides
Type: Ride
Size: 23 Inch
Series: Matt Chamberlain Signature
Weight: 2376g, 2416g, 2531g, 2580g, 2661g, 2673g, 2675g, 2691g, 2768g, 2785g, 2815g, 2830g
Median Weight: 2674g (n=12)
Years of production: ? (Discontinued)
Sound file: Matt Chamberlain Signature 23" Ride
Matt Chamberlain Signature 23" Ride
Matt Chamberlain Signature 23" Ride
Matt Chamberlain Signature 23" Ride
Matt Chamberlain Signature 23" Ride
Matt Chamberlain Signature 23" Ride
Matt Chamberlain Signature 23" Ride
Matt Chamberlain Signature 23" Ride
Matt Chamberlain Signature 23" Ride
Matt Chamberlain Signature 23" Ride
Matt Chamberlain Signature 23" Ride
Matt Chamberlain Signature 23" Ride
Matt Chamberlain Signature 23" Ride
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Review: "Chamberlain's 23" ride ($789) is very thin and has a flat bell and an umbrella-like profile. As a result, it had a wide, low-pitched, and complex sound that opened up very easily. Playing this cymbal on the bow elicited a sparkling attack with a significant amount of trashy, low-pitched sustain. It's a similar sound to what you get from very old vintage rides, only with a more balanced overall voice. The bell sound got a bit blurred by the buildup of wash, so you won't want to use this cymbal for Nell Peart-style ride figures. But the crash sound was big, fast, and full of dark, opulent colors. It's a funky but musical cymbal, designed by one of the funkiest and most musical drummers around."
- Review written by Michael Dawson ("Istanbul Agop - Epoch, OM, Waronker, and Chamberlain Cymbals", Modern Drummer, April 2010, pg. 23)
Review: "Matt Chamberlain's unusually sized 23" ride has more of an earthy vibe, lacking the lathing, but with densely packed leopard spot, shallow hammering and a raw chalky bell. Matt's previous ride was lathed on top, but unlathed below.
The other two signature offerings have a harder edge, a tickier tip-sound. By opting to lose the top lathing and going for an all-over raw finish, Matt Chamberlain's ride is drier and more focused than previously.
The ride tone is slightly metallic, but is accompanied by a full, trashy undercurrent. Tap near the edge for a precise stick response with a small amount of spread. Move onto the shoulder and there is much more body, almost a crashing sound.
The bell is dry but tuneful, the full crash extremely dry and quite abrupt. Again, not your average cymbal, which is what you want in a signature instrument."
- Review written by Adam Jones ("Istanbul Agop Signature Ride Cymbals review - A trio demonstrating the traditional cymbal maker's craft", Musicradar.com, April 13, 2015)
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