{"product_id":"2696-pre-split","title":"RARE Vintage ISTANBUL Pre Split AGOP MEHMET Factory PING Ride 20\" 2696 g FOCUSED Pronounced PING","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRare Vintage PRE SPLIT Istanbul Agop Mehmet Factory “PING RIDE” in fantastic shape! I’ve only seen one of two of these before! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide Istanbul K style lathing with the early green logo and factory RED INK on the underside.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand Hammered - Before ANYONE had seen this kind of craftsmanship and beauty!  This is the late 80s\/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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIstanbul’s old-world Zildjian Istanbul K-styled handiwork attracted the ears and signatures of jazz greats Mel Lewis and Elvin Jones. And this beauty is from that hallowed era. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck out the close-ups, this luscious 20” resembles that old-school Turkish K style craftsmanship. Truly hand hammered and hand made. Stamped in the iconic factory red ink “PING Ride.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat's great about this specific Agop Mehmet is that it's overall smooth and extremely well defined, it has a light complexity but the last 35 years have mellowed it perfectly. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAND “PING” it does! But unlike Zildjian, this 20” has been shown hand hammered love! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDarker and lower pitched than most 20s”. Could easily pass as a 22”. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeighing in at a Medium Heavy \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003e2696\u003c\/span\u003e grams, this cymbal plays like a terrific, warm, Smooth PING-Y Ride. The stick attack is quite prominent and chime-like with a clean, pin-point definition. The ensuing wash is glowing warm, slightly-complex, and very smooth and musical.   \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDRY and focused stick attack (for a fully lathed cymbal.) Subtle Turkish wash that breathes life into a ride pattern but still remains controlled. \u003cbr\u003eResponsive. And a 6” bell that is SOLID and cuts! Very solid. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for soft to loud and for anytime you want to play something with soul. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFantastic shape.  Stunning deep golden patina. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA very rare and musical cymbal with many gears that is a blast to explore.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hazelshould Drums + Cymbals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52407428415704,"sku":"PreSplit20inPingRide2696grams","price":399.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0540\/3597\/2290\/files\/AB2C6170-D67A-43EE-9CA1-1CDBC8168C7D.jpg?v=1788977108","url":"https:\/\/www.hazelshould.com\/products\/2696-pre-split","provider":"Hazelshould Drums + Cymbals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}