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Istanbul Agop Mel Lewis

A ride copied from one drummer's cymbal

The Mel Lewis ride was reproduced from the cymbal the big band drummer played for decades: thin, dark, and washy, with almost no bell definition. It has become a reference point for jazz ride sound.

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  • Cymbals

    Ride, crash, hi-hat, effects, orchestral, and specialty cymbals, plus cymbal makers and series.

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  • Istanbul Agop

    Istanbul Agop is a Turkish cymbal maker continuing Istanbul cymbal-making traditions across jazz, traditional, modern, and specialty cymbal lines.

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