Bosphorus cymbals are forged and hand hammered in Istanbul Turkey. They are made the way cymbals used to be. Thousands of expertly achieved hammer blows shape each cymbal to produce an instrument of aural complexity that simply cannot be achieved by any short cut.

Bosphorus Cymbals New Zealand Limited is the sole importer of Bosphorus Cymbals in New Zealand. We bring these magnificent instruments to New Zealand drummers and pass them on at the lowest possible prices.

Hammer

Hammer

Designed by jazz drummer Jeff Hamilton.  These cymbals are crisp and clean, yet explosive when needed. 

 

 

 

 

 

The hammered bell is slightly smaller than the Bosphorus Traditional series and the slightly bowed profile gradually tapers to a thin edge.  Available in 19", 20", 21", 22" and 24".  The 20" and 22" China cymbals are traditionally lathed on both sides with wider lathing near the edge.  They offer a low fundamental with lots of deep warm wash, explosive crashes and sensitive ride capabilities.  Available with rivets.  Hi-hats have a very light top (about 800 grams) paired with a medium heavy bottom (about 1200 grams) to give a highly responsive and musical sound at all volumes. Dark and washy.