Rare ISTANBUL Pre Split AGOP MEHMET 14” Hihats Dark Semi-Dry Complex! 1068 1190 g Sound Awesome!

Rare pair of PRE SPLIT Istanbul Agop Mehmet 14” Hihats in fantastic shape!

FAMOUS early ISTANBUL BLACK LABEL and Hand Hammered - Before ANYONE had seen this kind of craftsmanship and beauty!  This is the mid 80s and early 90s and this is THE company that ushered in the old world craftsmanship - the kind of artistry that fomented a movement of boutique cymbalsmiths.

Istanbul’s old-world Zildjian Istanbul K-styled handiwork attracted the ears and signatures of jazz greats Mel Lewis and Elvin Jones. And these beauties are from that hallowed era.

 What’s great about these specific Agop Mehmet is that they posses a very crisp and tight focused attack when closed, but in there is a hint of Hand Hammered complexity. You hear that Old World airiness that turned heads decades ago.  Open them up and you get a wonderful Hand Hammered sibilance.  Fantastic chick when played with your foot.

1068 and 1190 grams.  Crisp and cutting but definitely mellowed after 35 years.

Fairly DRY and focused stick attack, compliments Father Time. Subtle Turkish wash that breathes life into a pattern but still remains controlled.

Responsive with a broad dynamic range.

Perfect for soft to loud and for anytime you want to play something with soul.

Fantastic shape with a deep patina. An amazing set of rRe hihats that ushered in the Old World Hand Hammered Renaissance.