Istanbul Agop 22" ride cymbal with Mel Lewis signature
The Istanbul Agop Signature Series Mel Lewis Ride 22" is a ride cymbal that directly reflects the legacy of Mel Lewis, the first endorser of Istanbul Agop. After his passing in 1990, selected cymbals from Mel Lewis were brought to the factory in Istanbul, with the approval of his family, to serve as references for this series.
There, every detail of each individual cymbal was reproduced exactly by Istanbul Agop’s master cymbalsmiths. That gives you a 22 inch jazz ride with a clear historical background and a design created as a tribute to a legendary drummer.
Based on original Mel Lewis cymbals
What sets this Istanbul Agop Mel Lewis Ride apart is its direct link to the original cymbals chosen by Mel Lewis himself. The series is not simply inspired by his name, but built from actual examples that were flown to Istanbul to be recreated as replicas.
This makes the 22" ride especially attractive to drummers in jazz and related styles who want a cymbal with a strong story behind the model. At Magna Music, you can also count on personal advice from staff who are musicians themselves when comparing different ride cymbals.
