Bosphorus Traditional Ride Cymbal 20"

Brand: Bosphorus CymbalsFeatures:Hand crafted in Istanbul, TurkeyIdeal multi-purpose rides. Clean stick articulation and a bright hammered bell balance with rich dark undertones . Heavier weights offer more stick definition and a higher pitch. They are called Masters because they are the most experienced cymbal smiths in Turkey who are still working actively.

The founders of Bosphorus were three good friends who grew up in the same neighborhood. Their common thread was being sent to work in a neighborhood cymbal workshop. Their humble beginings included cleaning the workshop and other menial tasks, but in time they were trained in the art of making cymbals.

Their teachers were the masters who manufactured the legendary cymbals of 60’s and 70’s. After 16 years at the same workshop the friends ventured off on their own and established their own company. Today they maintain good relationships with their former employers. The Masters continue to respect their teachers to this day.

Bosphorus Cymbals has a strong team of cymbal smiths whom are trained at the Bosphorus Factory and most of them working for the company since day one.