<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

Weight (g)

Traditional

Warm, splashy responses with a full sound and a quicker decay. Traditional Series Cymbals are completely lathed on top and bottom, producing rich, and warm overtones and a highly musical presence. They are available in weights ranging from paper-thin to heavy, offering a wide array of choices to complement any style of music.

16" Istanbul Agop Traditional Crash

Technical Specifications

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