{"product_id":"1068-1190-istanbul","title":"Rare ISTANBUL Pre Split AGOP MEHMET 14” Hihats Dark Semi-Dry Complex! 1068 1190 g Sound Awesome!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRare pair of PRE SPLIT Istanbul Agop Mehmet 14” Hihats in fantastic shape!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFAMOUS 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIstanbul’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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1068 and 1190 grams.  Crisp and cutting but definitely mellowed after 35 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFairly DRY and focused stick attack, compliments Father Time. Subtle Turkish wash that breathes life into a pattern but still remains controlled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResponsive with a broad dynamic range.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for soft to loud and for anytime you want to play something with soul.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFantastic shape with a deep patina. An amazing set of rRe hihats that ushered in the Old World Hand Hammered Renaissance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hazelshould Drums + Cymbals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51768772624600,"sku":"Istanbul14inPreSplitHats1068g1190g","price":479.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0540\/3597\/2290\/files\/A612C196-BE2D-4B12-992A-3CEEA40C9769.jpg?v=1780331357","url":"https:\/\/www.hazelshould.com\/products\/1068-1190-istanbul","provider":"Hazelshould Drums + Cymbals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}