From a 9–year–old apprentice in Istanbul's only cymbal factory to a global legend spanning eight decades, Agop Tomurcuk's remarkable journey began in 1941 in the Samatya neighbourhood. Following his older brothers Oksant and Garbis into the ancient craft of cymbal–smithing, Agop's dedication has created a lineage of cymbals that now resonate across stages and practice spaces worldwide.
The 17" Istanbul Agop Xist Dry Dark Crash Cymbal showcases this masterful heritage through its papery thin construction and explosive, trashy attack with rapid decay. This versatile cymbal performs brilliantly as a traditional crash, but also excels when used as a stacked crash, hi–hat stack, or alternative hi–hat bottom, making it an invaluable addition to any drummer's setup.



