The 22" Bosphorus Antique Ride Cymbal is a dark ride with slightly reduced overtones and varied playing surfaces.

Hand crafted in Istanbul, Turkey

They are known for their musicality, providing crisp stick definition sensitive enough for brush use. Dark but ample ‘chick’ sound and a warm and full wash when played half-open or splashed.

Bosphorus Traditional Series Hi-Hat tops and bottoms are hand lathed as pairs for a perfect match.

Classic Turkish cymbal making at its finest. Our most diverse family of cymbals, Traditional Series offers classic Turkish cymbals in a vast array of sizes to match any musical situation. Their sounds range from dark and delicate to bright and penetrating.

These instruments reflect the famous history of Turkish cymbal making at its finest. They also represent the widest collection of sounds in the Bosphorus catalog. Cymbals from this series are diverse enough to be used in delicate symphonic situations and aggressive enough to be played in arena rock concerts. Their sounds can range from dark, delicate, and complex to bright, sharp, and penetrating. Regardless of their setting, these cymbals will inspire the player to maximize his creative output and further expand his musical endeavors.

Crashes are bright, full with immediate attack and slightly brassy overtones, retain quick articulation and build to full crescendo when crash-riding.

XTs are developed with the collaboration of Rob Brian, they feature more pronounced bell and deeper curve from bell to edge which is designed to give the response and feel of thinner cymbals but the clarity and cut of a heavier ones. Crashes are bright, full with immediate attack and slightly brassy overtones, retain quick articulation and build to full crescendo when crash-riding.

Turk series offers a dark raw voice with a completely unlathed and hand hammered finish. Exotic stick sound makes this cymbal a perfect addition to any traditional setup as an effects cymbal or as a primary instrument for the player seeking a dark esoteric sound. Turk Series provides the sophisticated player with an instrument that delivers heightened response and intense aural nuance.

Turk series offers a dark raw voice with a completely unlathed and hand hammered finish. Exotic stick sound makes this cymbal a perfect addition to any traditional setup as an effects cymbal or as a primary instrument for the player seeking a dark esoteric sound. Turk Series provides the sophisticated player with an instrument that delivers heightened response and intense aural nuance.