{"product_id":"istanbul-agop-custom-turk-hi-hat-14-222618","title":"14\" TURK HI-HATS","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Context and Positioning in the Range\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTURK\u003c\/strong\u003e series is rooted in the great tradition of Turkish cymbals with a raw finish: a sonic aesthetic that prioritizes materiality, complexity, and patina over brilliance. At \u003cstrong\u003eIstanbul Agop\u003c\/strong\u003e, this artisanal approach highlights cymbals with a distinctive personality, prized for their grain and natural response. Within the range, the TURK hi-hat stands out as a characterful choice: darker, more \"earthy,\" and generally more felted than a hi-hat with a bright finish, offering a very rich dynamic palette suitable for both modern playing and roots styles.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eTarget Audience for This Drum\/Hi-Hat\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003e15-inch hi-hat\u003c\/strong\u003e is primarily aimed at \u003cstrong\u003eintermediate to expert drummers\u003c\/strong\u003e who want an expressive hi-hat capable of translating touch details while remaining solid in tempo. It is particularly well-suited for \u003cstrong\u003emodern jazz\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eblues\u003c\/strong\u003e, dark-textured \u003cstrong\u003erock\u003c\/strong\u003e, organic \u003cstrong\u003ehip-hop\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eneo-soul\u003c\/strong\u003e, and studio contexts where a cymbal that \"speaks\" quickly without overpowering the mix is desired. Its 15-inch diameter will also appeal to those who find 14-inch hi-hats too edgy: here, the playing gains depth and breadth, with a softer feel under the foot.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFeatures and Innovations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 15-inch TURK builds on the central idea of an \u003cstrong\u003eunlathed\u003c\/strong\u003e (raw surface) cymbal while benefiting from a larger surface to enrich the response. Practically, this translates to a wider and lower \u003cstrong\u003echick\u003c\/strong\u003e, natural control of high frequencies, and a \u003cstrong\u003edark wash\u003c\/strong\u003e that remains musical even when the hi-hat is opened. The announced \"precise and felted\" \u003cstrong\u003eping\u003c\/strong\u003e is a real asset for articulating clear right-hand patterns without harshness, allowing smooth transitions from subtle nuances to more assertive grooves without changing cymbals.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSound Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a \u003cstrong\u003eraw and unlathed\u003c\/strong\u003e surface, the timbre tends toward a \u003cstrong\u003edark\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eearthy\u003c\/strong\u003e register, with a less bright attack than a highly polished hi-hat. The result is a more \"matte\" presence that leaves room for melodic instruments and vocals while maintaining excellent pulse clarity. The \u003cstrong\u003efelted ping\u003c\/strong\u003e favors a defined yet soft stick sound, ideal for mic'd recordings where harshness and aggressive peaks are to be avoided.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e15-inch diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e immediately adds a sense of depth: the sound opens up with more air, the wash becomes broader, and the overall impression is one of width that naturally supports the groove. Open, the hi-hat remains \u003cstrong\u003ecomplex\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003edense\u003c\/strong\u003e without excessive brightness\u0026#59; closed, it maintains a consistent and musical \u003cstrong\u003echick\u003c\/strong\u003e, perfect for foot placements, accents, and dynamic playing. This hi-hat color expresses itself equally well in delicacy (ghost notes, light touch) and energy (solid backbeat, strong patterns).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e@media(max-width:632px){table[data-wb-spec]{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1fr)}table[data-wb-spec] colgroup{display:none}table[data-wb-spec] tbody,table[data-wb-spec] tr{display:contents}table[data-wb-spec] td{display:block;overflow-wrap:anywhere;grid-row:var(--wb-l);background-color:var(--wb-lb)}table[data-wb-spec] td[data-r]{grid-row:var(--wb-r);background-color:var(--wb-rb)}table[data-wb-spec] td[colspan=\"2\"]{grid-column:1\/-1}table[data-wb-spec] td:empty{display:none}}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ctable data-wb-spec style=\"width:100%;table-layout:fixed\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-l:1;--wb-r:6;--wb-lb:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-rb:transparent\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003ehi-hat\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproach\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003etraditional handcrafted manufacturing\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:transparent;--wb-l:2;--wb-r:7;--wb-lb:transparent;--wb-rb:var(--wb-neutral-50)\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003e15 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003eprecise and felted\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-l:3;--wb-r:8;--wb-lb:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-rb:transparent\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003eTURK\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWash\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003edark, broad, suitable for subtle nuances as well as assertive grooves\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:transparent;--wb-l:4;--wb-r:9;--wb-lb:transparent;--wb-rb:var(--wb-neutral-50)\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003eIstanbul Agop\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall sound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003eraw, organic, deep thanks to the larger 15-inch surface\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-l:5;--wb-r:10;--wb-lb:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-rb:transparent\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSurface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003eraw \/ unlathed\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Istanbul Agop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54361936920851,"sku":"222618","price":529.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/0872\/6803\/files\/23b60f6b461f8529d412b471ad4db137f46e864b_ISTANBUL_2622057I07001.jpg?v=1792656571","url":"https:\/\/woodbrass.shop\/products\/istanbul-agop-14-turk-hi-hats-222618","provider":"Woodbrass.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}