<p>Agop Tomurcuk, was born in Istanbul-Turkey in 1941. Growing up in the Samatya neighborhood of Istanbul, he followed in the footsteps of his older brothers Oksant and Garbis, by beginning work as an apprentice cymbal-smith at the age of 9 at the only cymbal factory in Turkey. Here, Agop learned, and later helped to refine every aspect of the cymbal making process, becoming a master at every process and eventually becoming the chief cymbal-smith, until that company ceased production of their cymbals in Turkey in 1977.</p>

Istanbul Agop

Growing up in the Samatya neighborhood of Istanbul, Agop Tomurcuk followed in the footsteps of his older brothers Oksant and Garbis, by beginning work as an apprentice cymbal-smith at the age of 9 at the only cymbal factory in Turkey.

Istanbul Agop Cymbals at Cymbal Swap

Turk

These Turk hi-hats are dark and dry. Tighter and more focused when closed.  A dark wash when played open. The Turk hi-hats feature comprehensive hammering without lathing. Turk cymbals are dry, dark and complex.

13" Istanbul Agop Turk Hi-Hats

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