Everything ISTANBUL

Crazy_Drummer · 11-17-2004, 05:13 AM

I doubt that this thread will get a hit like the other one's but still....Talk all about Istanbul Agop and Istanbul Mehmet here!!And of course...Pictures!!!

Crazy_Drummer · 11-17-2004, 05:23 AM

Some more...

adam_beach · 11-17-2004, 05:51 AM

I was thinking of starting a thread the same as this myself. I'm saving up for something like the following Istanbul Agops-

20" Vezir Ride M
18" Trad Crash T
17" Trad Crash T
17" Trad Crash T
16" Trad Crash T
16" Trad CHina w/3 rivets grouped
18" Trad Chinaw/6 rivets even spread
10" Trad Splash
12" Trad Splash
13" Trad Hats mt/mh
14" Trad Hats (closed?) m/m

I might add a second ride as I'm mucking around rather successfully with open handed playing at the moment, and would change the 14" closed hats to be used on a remote stand with mt/mh weights instead of m/m.

And then a set of cymbals for small combo

22" Vezir Jazz Ride
20" Light Jazz Ride
18" Thin Crash
14" Jazz Hats
20" China w/6 rivets evenly spread

Anyways, that's my goal ... lets hope this thread continues. I wish the sultan cymbals weren't so trashy, because IMO they are the most baddass looking cymbals on the market.

Dawael · 11-17-2004, 08:28 AM

Are the Istambuls expensive?

Postmortem · 11-17-2004, 11:41 AM

Can someone describe me sound of alchemy crashes, splashes and hats?I have 21" rock ride and its good for metal, but it´s bell should be bigger and more cutting.

Crazy_Drummer · 11-17-2004, 01:14 PM

Alchemy Cymbals:Theyre all handmade so every cymbal sounds different....I can only tell you about the crash and the splash....Crash(Rock) is Really high-pitched with a big explosion,the sweet and Medium crashes really cut through the music and they are all really bright...As for the splash(Rock 10"),,,it's my favourite cymbal on the set!!It'S really bright,with full sound that cut's through the music...

And as for dawael,No Istanbul's are cheap,in Turkey they are cheap as hell...ex:Alchemy Professional Crash 17":86$

My setup at the moment:

20" Traditional Ride
14" Traditional Hat
16"Traditional Crash
10" Alchemy Pro Rock Splash
17"Alchemy Pro Rock Crash

and I will be getting a 18" Alchemy China in about a week
and here are some pic's of the Sultan Series:
Splash:

Hi-Hat:

Ride:

Crash:

I couldn't find any chinas so.....

doomonyou · 11-17-2004, 02:37 PM

www.cymbalsonly.com and www.cymbalismmusic.com

Crazy_Drummer · 11-17-2004, 03:07 PM

Yes you can listen to some sound clips from www.cymbalsonly.com

and other pictures:

Crazy_Drummer · 11-17-2004, 03:20 PM

other pic's

AlienInv8r · 11-17-2004, 05:20 PM

How do Istanbuls compare to mainstream cymbals, like A Customs or HH? I was looking into getting some A customs, but am definitely all for saving some cash and supporting the smaller companies if the product performs better.

doomonyou · 11-17-2004, 09:20 PM

You wont go wrong buying Istanbuls. Check out the link I posted if you want hear some.

pearldrummerkid · 11-17-2004, 10:22 PM

does bosphorus belong here too?

am i the only one that the istanbul mehemt site doesnt work for?

11-17-2004, 05:13 AM	#1
Crazy_Drummer Tama till death Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 514	Everything ISTANBUL I doubt that this thread will get a hit like the other one's but still....Talk all about Istanbul Agop and Istanbul Mehmet here!!And of course...Pictures!!!

11-17-2004, 05:51 AM	#3
adam_beach Born again drummer! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 432	I was thinking of starting a thread the same as this myself. I'm saving up for something like the following Istanbul Agops- 20" Vezir Ride M 18" Trad Crash T 17" Trad Crash T 17" Trad Crash T 16" Trad Crash T 16" Trad CHina w/3 rivets grouped 18" Trad Chinaw/6 rivets even spread 10" Trad Splash 12" Trad Splash 13" Trad Hats mt/mh 14" Trad Hats (closed?) m/m I might add a second ride as I'm mucking around rather successfully with open handed playing at the moment, and would change the 14" closed hats to be used on a remote stand with mt/mh weights instead of m/m. And then a set of cymbals for small combo 22" Vezir Jazz Ride 20" Light Jazz Ride 18" Thin Crash 14" Jazz Hats 20" China w/6 rivets evenly spread Anyways, that's my goal ... lets hope this thread continues. I wish the sultan cymbals weren't so trashy, because IMO they are the most baddass looking cymbals on the market. __________________ This signature is seen by drummers every day ... imagine what it can do for your business.

11-17-2004, 08:28 AM	#4
Dawael I love chocolate Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Belgium Posts: 3,754	Are the Istambuls expensive? __________________ www.myspace.com/matthiasdewaele

11-17-2004, 05:20 PM	#10
AlienInv8r Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Blacksburg, Va (Virginia Tech) Posts: 38	How do Istanbuls compare to mainstream cymbals, like A Customs or HH? I was looking into getting some A customs, but am definitely all for saving some cash and supporting the smaller companies if the product performs better. __________________ RMV Concept Studio - 6pc Black - 100% Bapeva Brazilian Maple Shells Mapex Black Panther Piccolo - Traditional Maple 3.5x13 Pearl Export - Alpine Green 5pc - Pearl Hardware, Zildjian and Sabian cymbals My Band - Shift 5

11-17-2004, 10:22 PM	#12
pearldrummerkid I like piccolo's Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 4,895	does bosphorus belong here too? am i the only one that the istanbul mehemt site doesnt work for? __________________ 2003 Pearl Export-Jet Black/Chrome Hardware 22x18,10x8,12x9,16x14 13x4 Pearl Masters Snare:6 ply Maple,Liquid Amber Finish-Tamo Sabian AAX/HHX Cymbals Pearl Pedals/Hardware,Aquarian Heads http://media.putfile.com/drums-sound-sample http://media.putfile.com/cymbals-sound-sample

11-17-2004, 05:23 AM	#2
Crazy_Drummer Tama till death Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 514	Some more...

11-17-2004, 11:41 AM	#5
Postmortem Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Seinäjoki, Finland Posts: 17	Can someone describe me sound of alchemy crashes, splashes and hats?I have 21" rock ride and its good for metal, but it´s bell should be bigger and more cutting.

11-17-2004, 01:14 PM	#6
Crazy_Drummer Tama till death Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 514	Alchemy Cymbals:Theyre all handmade so every cymbal sounds different....I can only tell you about the crash and the splash....Crash(Rock) is Really high-pitched with a big explosion,the sweet and Medium crashes really cut through the music and they are all really bright...As for the splash(Rock 10"),,,it's my favourite cymbal on the set!!It'S really bright,with full sound that cut's through the music... And as for dawael,No Istanbul's are cheap,in Turkey they are cheap as hell...ex:Alchemy Professional Crash 17":86$ My setup at the moment: 20" Traditional Ride 14" Traditional Hat 16"Traditional Crash 10" Alchemy Pro Rock Splash 17"Alchemy Pro Rock Crash and I will be getting a 18" Alchemy China in about a week and here are some pic's of the Sultan Series: Splash: Hi-Hat: Ride: Crash: I couldn't find any chinas so.....

11-17-2004, 02:37 PM	#7
doomonyou Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Point Pleasant,Wv. Posts: 837	www.cymbalsonly.com and www.cymbalismmusic.com

11-17-2004, 03:07 PM	#8
Crazy_Drummer Tama till death Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 514	Yes you can listen to some sound clips from www.cymbalsonly.com and other pictures:

11-17-2004, 03:20 PM	#9
Crazy_Drummer Tama till death Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 514	other pic's

11-17-2004, 09:20 PM	#11
doomonyou Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Point Pleasant,Wv. Posts: 837	You wont go wrong buying Istanbuls. Check out the link I posted if you want hear some.

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