<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

Material

Weight

19" Istanbul Agop Traditional Dark Crash

Traditional

Dark and punchy. Answers quickly with fewer high frequency overtones. The Traditional Series Cymbals are completely lathed on top and bottom, producing rich, and warm overtones and a highly musical presence.

19" Istanbul Agop Traditional Dark Crash

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