Istanbul Agop Picture-Fest

Stan, Bilkays got the ride I want!.... but I'll wait for the new STAN'S buls!

Ha Ha very funny aydee!. Yup some new Agop gems coming out at the Winter NAMM I believe. We'll all have to wait to see what new B20 bronze hand hammered Turkish surprises the good people at Istanbul Agop have in store for the new year.
 
Well, here's what just showed up at my door today... 22" Dark Ride. Sounds amazing!
 

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Here's my current Istanbul Agop setup:

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fabulous set-up.. and I love that floor. The drums must sound beautiful surrounded by all that old wood...?
 
Awesome claywood!. Any idea of the gram weight of that Agop beauty?. Enjoy!.

Unfortunately, I don't. But my best guess is the 2300-2400g range. The 22" Dark on CymbalsOnly.com sounds virtually identical to this one. Crashing it is a pleasure because it doesn't linger around. It's a big sound, but backs off rather quickly... so cool! It should be quite the versatile cymbal that I need it to be.
 
By the way guys, the cat is finally out of the bag on the new signature AGOP cymbal. He loaned them one of Tony William's rides he has to reproduce the sound.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE



Lenny White Joins Istanbul Agop Artist Roster. Signature "Epoch" Ride To Be Released 2008


Istanbul Agop / Alchemy Cymbals is pleased to announce that Lenny White has joined the Istanbul Agop Artist Roster. Early in 2008 we will release a new 22” Lenny White Signature"Epoch" Ride. The Istanbul Agop Lenny White Signature "Epoch" Ride was developed via a collaborative process between Lenny, our master Cymbalsmiths in Istanbul, Turkey and our product specialists in The United States and is heavily inspired by a ride given to Lenny by the late, great Tony Williams. Said Lenny, “I met the gentlemen at Istanbul Agop in 2006. After hearing and playing the cymbals they were making and seeing how they were doing it, I knew that they could actually create a ride cymbal that would have that vintage sound that I’ve always loved.” The ride is made from Istanbul Agop’s own special B20 alloy. A combination of more advanced hand hammering, shaping and lathing techniques give it a dry, yet cutting, full sticking sound with a thunderous, dark crash.

Lenny began his recording career on Miles Davis’ Bitches Brew and gained further recognition as a member of Return To Forever and has since maintained his status of one the most sought after and influential fusion drummers of all time.

Istanbul Agop Cymbals are hand made in Istanbul Turkey, and combine cutting edge designs with traditional handmade craftsmanship. Each one of our cymbals is as unique as the artist who plays it.
 
By the way guys, the cat is finally out of the bag on the new signature AGOP cymbal. He loaned them one of Tony William's rides he has to reproduce the sound.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE



Lenny White Joins Istanbul Agop Artist Roster. Signature "Epoch" Ride To Be Released 2008


Istanbul Agop / Alchemy Cymbals is pleased to announce that Lenny White has joined the Istanbul Agop Artist Roster. Early in 2008 we will release a new 22” Lenny White Signature"Epoch" Ride. The Istanbul Agop Lenny White Signature "Epoch" Ride was developed via a collaborative process between Lenny, our master Cymbalsmiths in Istanbul, Turkey and our product specialists in The United States and is heavily inspired by a ride given to Lenny by the late, great Tony Williams. Said Lenny, “I met the gentlemen at Istanbul Agop in 2006. After hearing and playing the cymbals they were making and seeing how they were doing it, I knew that they could actually create a ride cymbal that would have that vintage sound that I’ve always loved.” The ride is made from Istanbul Agop’s own special B20 alloy. A combination of more advanced hand hammering, shaping and lathing techniques give it a dry, yet cutting, full sticking sound with a thunderous, dark crash.

Lenny began his recording career on Miles Davis’ Bitches Brew and gained further recognition as a member of Return To Forever and has since maintained his status of one the most sought after and influential fusion drummers of all time.

Istanbul Agop Cymbals are hand made in Istanbul Turkey, and combine cutting edge designs with traditional handmade craftsmanship. Each one of our cymbals is as unique as the artist who plays it.


Yes I was told to sit on this info but it appears now that Agop wanted it out before the Winter NAMM as this release has indicated. More Agop " surprises" in store too but will all have to wait till NAMM for those.

Along with this Lenny White ride and whatever else is in the works should be a very exciting year ahead regarding Istanbul Agop. Can't wait!.
 
The prototype I posted is one of the early Lenny White prototypes. The final version is very different.
 
The prototype I posted is one of the early Lenny White prototypes. The final version is very different.

Yeah... it took awhile for AGOP to convince Lenny to let them actually take his cymbal to try and get close to it. After all... it is one of Tony's cymbals! This cymbal actually has taken quite sometime from idea to release.
 
Yes I was told to sit on this info but it appears now that Agop wanted it out before the Winter NAMM as this release has indicated. More Agop " surprises" in store too but will all have to wait till NAMM for those.

Along with this Lenny White ride and whatever else is in the works should be a very exciting year ahead regarding Istanbul Agop. Can't wait!.

Yeah, Scott told me it was going to be announced before NAMM. Should be a great NAMM for AGOP..... last year they didn't really have anything new to present. The next one should be great with the Lenny cymbal and a couple of other surprises they are releasing. I'm looking forward to it!
 
Thanks for letting me know Bill. Looks like will all have to wait till NAMM to hear more about it and actually hear one in the flesh down the road.

Actually I'm very well set for Agop rides myself but still have interest in this new ride and other "surprises" coming out soon. What i'm really hoping for is a production issue of the 06/25th alloy 14" and 15" hats. This would be a nice finishing touch to my collection and a great compliment to my 06 and 25th alloy cymbals. Already let Noel at Heartbeat Percussion the Canadian Agop guy to see if he can snag me a pair well at NAMM or get some shipped from Agop to us after NAMM. We'll see.

My 14" med. weight Agop Signature hats are killer so i'm anything but Agop high hat deprived at the moment so i'm willing to wait to see on these 06/25th hats down the road as a alternate pair of hats to add to the family.
 
Ok, I've got positive identification the targets A & B and got them missle-locked. My hand rests on the joystick, nervously waiting for the right moment.................

As soon as I can fly under the enemy radar ( read wife ), I'll pull the trigger. Two short bursts, to hits........

A) A jazz ride istanbul4.jpg

B)14" hats istanbul5.jpg
 
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Those hats in the bottom right corner were 15" Sultans. After playing those, I had to get a set. I called Scott and got a different set about a week later (someone beat me to the ones at the booth). They are killer hats, if you like a trashy hat sound. Now, I'm thinking of getting some 15" traditional hats for a little more "clean" sound. I did, however, end up with the 24" Alchemy Raw Ride that was in the booth as well. I put my initials on that one pretty early.
 
Speaking of the new Lenny White ride got the official word today from the local Agop distributor out of the blue that I may have a chance sooner than later to hear this ride. Probably not till the beginning of January but it's going to be an awesome opportunity indeed. Will certainly post all my impressions and hopefully some photos of this cymbal when it happens down the road.
 
Speaking of the new Lenny White ride got the official word today from the local Agop distributor out of the blue that I may have a chance sooner than later to hear this ride. Probably not till the beginning of January but it's going to be an awesome opportunity indeed. Will certainly post all my impressions and hopefully some photos of this cymbal when it happens down the road.
Stan, I'd really like a review and your opinion/description of that ride. thanks, in advance...
 
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