Difference between revisions of "Istanbul Agop 30th Anniversary 26" Ride"
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[https://youtu.be/vc2DHs_oL4E?si=6mBqPQOx1inV18LN 30th Anniversary 26" Ride] <br> | [https://youtu.be/vc2DHs_oL4E?si=6mBqPQOx1inV18LN 30th Anniversary 26" Ride] <br> | ||
'''Istanbul Agop's Description:''' [[Istanbul Agop Ride#30th Anniversary|<<< - >>>]]<br> | '''Istanbul Agop's Description:''' [[Istanbul Agop Ride#30th Anniversary|<<< - >>>]]<br> | ||
| − | '''Review:''' | + | '''Review:''' "The magnificent 26" 30th Anniversary offering is lathed and irregularly hammered top and bottom - including the bell - and has a gorgeous old gold vintage finish, the result of a special pre-aging process. |
| − | Review written by<br> | + | Burak Ersoz (Istanbul's Product Specialist) explains that the Anniversary is the most traditionally crafted of all Istanbul's series, distinguished by hand-pressed bells (bells are usually machine-pressed). While the cymbal is still hot, one craftsman holds the bell mould centrally in place while another hammers in the bell shape. |
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| + | This hands-on vintage process ensures each cymbal is unique and also partly explains the eye-watering cost of the cymbals. | ||
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| + | Burak adds that in order not to distract from the vintage look there are no brand logos applied, just the tiny cold stamp which identifies the cymbal. | ||
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| + | This 26" Anniversary is the biggest ride we've ever grappled with in terms of breadth of sound - so much spread, so much depth, so much everything. To give you an idea, the oceanic spread, the roar of complex body tones, mean that even if you play it really, really softly with the lightest stick, while the stick still responds precisely, the hissy wash, like my tinnitus, never really goes away. | ||
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| + | Controlling this surf-like wash is key then, but if you want the ultimate velvety warm, trashy, spready ride, here it is. | ||
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| + | The bell being hand-hammered has more of a contiguous bond with the cymbal body than is usually the case. The whole massive cymbal feels as one. I'm not sure who would use it (wealthy collectors aside), but it is a fabulously rich, darkly blending, all-enveloping beast."<br> | ||
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| + | :Review written by Adam Jones ("Istanbul Agop Signature Ride Cymbals review - A trio demonstrating the traditional cymbal maker's craft", [https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/drums/istanbul-agop-signature-ride-cymbals-636969 Musicradar.com], April 13, 2015)<br> | ||
'''Artist/song where it can be heard:''' | '''Artist/song where it can be heard:''' | ||
Latest revision as of 21:59, 14 February 2026
Group: Rides
Type: Ride
Size: 26 Inch
Series: 30th Anniversary
Weight: 3060g, 3170g, 3221g, 3259g, 3292g, 3330g, 3379g, 3382g, 3383g, 3385g, 3387g, 3388g, 3419g, 3421g, 3424g, 3430g, 3459g, 3515g, 3530g, 3652g, 3812g
Median Weight: 3387g (n=21)
Years of production: 2013(?) - Present
Sound file: 30th Anniversary 26" Ride
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Istanbul Agop's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: "The magnificent 26" 30th Anniversary offering is lathed and irregularly hammered top and bottom - including the bell - and has a gorgeous old gold vintage finish, the result of a special pre-aging process.
Burak Ersoz (Istanbul's Product Specialist) explains that the Anniversary is the most traditionally crafted of all Istanbul's series, distinguished by hand-pressed bells (bells are usually machine-pressed). While the cymbal is still hot, one craftsman holds the bell mould centrally in place while another hammers in the bell shape.
This hands-on vintage process ensures each cymbal is unique and also partly explains the eye-watering cost of the cymbals.
Burak adds that in order not to distract from the vintage look there are no brand logos applied, just the tiny cold stamp which identifies the cymbal.
This 26" Anniversary is the biggest ride we've ever grappled with in terms of breadth of sound - so much spread, so much depth, so much everything. To give you an idea, the oceanic spread, the roar of complex body tones, mean that even if you play it really, really softly with the lightest stick, while the stick still responds precisely, the hissy wash, like my tinnitus, never really goes away.
Controlling this surf-like wash is key then, but if you want the ultimate velvety warm, trashy, spready ride, here it is.
The bell being hand-hammered has more of a contiguous bond with the cymbal body than is usually the case. The whole massive cymbal feels as one. I'm not sure who would use it (wealthy collectors aside), but it is a fabulously rich, darkly blending, all-enveloping beast."
- 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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