Istanbul Agop crash ride with Mel Lewis signature
The Istanbul Agop 19" Signature Series Mel Lewis Crash Ride is a crash ride with a special place in the brand’s history. Mel Lewis was the first endorser of Istanbul Agop, and after his passing in 1990, selected cymbals from this jazz drummer were flown to the factory in Istanbul with his family’s approval to serve as references for the Mel Lewis series.
For this 19 inch crash ride, the details of the original cymbals were recreated exactly as replicas by Istanbul Agop’s master cymbal smiths. That gives you a cymbal that clearly refers to the legacy of Mel Lewis and to the approach Istanbul Agop used in building this Signature Series.
19 inch crash ride with historical foundation
The 19" size places this Istanbul Agop crash ride in a format that appeals to many drummers looking for a crash ride with a clear identity. The Mel Lewis version was developed as a tribute to a legendary drummer, using actual original examples as the basis rather than simply attaching a model name.
That makes this Signature Series crash ride interesting for players who value origin and craftsmanship. If you are specifically looking for an Istanbul Agop crash ride with a direct link to jazz history, this 19" Mel Lewis version fits that search closely.
