Istanbul Agop crash cymbal with Mel Lewis heritage
This 18 inch crash cymbal comes from the Istanbul Agop Signature Series Mel Lewis 1982. The series was created after Mel Lewis’s selected cymbals, from Istanbul Agop’s first endorser, were brought to the factory in Istanbul with his family’s approval to serve as the reference for a new line.
For drummers specifically looking for an Istanbul Agop crash cymbal with a strong historical foundation, this model points directly to a legendary jazz drummer. The tribute to Mel Lewis is present not just in the name, but in the concept of the entire series.
Replica of carefully selected original cymbals
According to the product information, every detail of each individual cymbal was reproduced exactly as a replica by Istanbul Agop’s master cymbal smiths. That places this 18 inch crash within a series built very deliberately around reproducing Mel Lewis’s original examples.
This gives you an Istanbul Agop crash cymbal developed from specific historical references rather than a general homage. At Magna Music, you can also count on advice from players themselves, which is helpful when choosing a crash that fits your setup or style.
