Istanbul Agop 14 inch hi-hats with Mel Lewis heritage
These 14 inch hi-hats from the Istanbul Agop Signature Series were developed as a tribute to Mel Lewis, the first endorser of Istanbul Agop. After his passing in 1990, the cymbals selected by Mel Lewis were flown to the factory in Istanbul, with his family’s approval, to serve as the reference for the Mel Lewis series.
For these Istanbul Agop Mel Lewis 1982 Hihats, every detail of each individual cymbal was recreated exactly as a replica by master cymbal smiths. That makes this hi-hat pair especially interesting for drummers who want a direct connection to jazz drum history and the craftsmanship behind traditional cymbals.
Signature Series hi-hats as an accurate replica
The 14 inch size places this hi-hat pair in a widely used format. Within the Signature Series, the key distinction is the origin of the design: not a general stylistic reference, but a direct reconstruction of the original Mel Lewis cymbals that were specifically chosen as the model.
This gives you an Istanbul Agop hi-hat pair built from a historical reference and intended as a fitting tribute to a legendary drummer. At Magna Music, you can also count on personal advice from staff who are musicians themselves if you are looking for the right hi-hats for your setup.
