Istanbul Signature Mel Lewis Vanguard Deluxe Cymbal Set

£1,528.00

Wanna cook?

Description

Istanbul Signature Mel Lewis Vanguard Deluxe Cymbal Pack

Mel Lewis was Istanbul’s first endorser. After his death in 1990, and with the blessing of his family, Mel’s chosen cymbals were flown back to the Agop factory and used as models for what would become his Signature Series. Every detail of every individual cymbal has been taken in with exacting care and replicated by the hands of their cymbalsmiths. These cymbals are Istanbul’s way of paying tribute to Mel’s legacy in the best way they know how.

The Mel Lewis Vanguard Set contains the following goodies

  • 14” Istanbul Signature Mel Lewis Hi-Hats
  • 18” Istanbul Signature Mel Lewis 1982 Crash Ride
  • 19” Istanbul Signature Mel Lewis Crash Ride
  • 22” Istanbul Signature Mel Lewis Ride
  • FREE BopWorks Signature Mel Lewis 7D Model Drum Sticks (subject to availability)
  • Ahead Armor SILO Deluxe Cymbal Rucksack

The hats feature a warm, full-bodied sound. Soft, washy and buttery. The crash rides both contrast one and other. The 18″ has clear stick definition, while its flatter profile gives it a deep crash. Whereas the 19″ engenders a dryer crash, clear stick definition with subtle, dark overtones. The ride is dark, warm and buttery, with a woody stick definition. A true classic sound. These three cymbal will sit, cook and cut, whatever level you’re tickling them at.

A must for the old-school vintage enthusiasts, BopWorks drumsticks are replica designs of drumsticks from the days when Jazz & Swing music ruled, but made with modern manufacturing techniques. This means that although BopWorks drumsticks have a look of sticks from the yesteryear, their consistency and quality control come in at the same level of perfection that players demand in the 21st Century. Mel’s 7D is an exact recreation of his ’60s era stick. Standard ’60s style taper with full acorn tip. 15 1/8 ” long, .540 ” in diameter.

Ahead Armor cymbal bags incorporate Ahead’s exclusive DX-Core providing the stiffness of two layers of high-impact foam padding plus the softness of premium-grade Sherpa Fleece lining. This increases both the shock-absorption of the bags and the protection of the cymbals, all wrapped up in a virtually indestructible, weather-resistant, water-proof, double-stitched, 600-denier polyester fabric exterior. Basically, it’s as good as it gets.

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