The 21" Istanbul Agop Brilliant Xist Ride Cymbal is a more modern take on take on traditional Turkish cymbal making, the XIST ride offers a clear, focused attack with a dark, warm sustain. Moderate overtones. Each Turkish cymbal is a work of art hand-crafted individually by the cymbalsmith. Variations in color, hammer marks, lathing, labels, etc., are all enhancements that add to the natural beauty, sound, and unique quality of these one-of-a-kind cymbals.