Istanbul 20" Turk pre split Ride White stamp

Very rare ride.

In excellent condition.

Very well balanced and very special piano.

The Istanbul Agop 20" Pre Split Turk Ride is a handmade B20 alloy (80% copper / 20% tin) plate, forged and shaped using traditional Turkish methods prior to the Istanbul Agop/Mehmet split. The White Logo version belongs to early production batches, with particularly stable metallurgy and characteristic sounding behaviour.

Technical Characteristics

- Diameter: 20"

- Alloy: B20 bronze (hand-forged)

- Finish:

- Unlathed top & bottom

- Raw surface for increased harmonic control

- Bell:

- Small-medium size.

- Dry response, low overtone content

- Bow Profile: Medium to low for more earthy behaviour

- Edge: Thin, with fast mechanical response

- Weight Distribution: evenly distributed, with a slightly thicker area around the bell for greater stick clarity

Sound Behavior

- Tonal Character: dark, earthy, organic, with limited overtone spread

- Stick Definition: clear and distinct, ideal for articulate playing

- Sustain: Short to very short

- Wash: Minimal, almost non-existent in low-medium dynamics

- Dynamic Range: ideal for low-medium playback; at high dynamics it remains controllable

- Bell Tone: Dry, low pitched, with a clear line.

- Ideal for jazz, fusion, experimental, world, acoustic formats

- Great for studio due to low harmonics and absolute control

- Preferred by drummers seeking dry articulation, minimal wash and advanced stick response