Black Pearl SeriesIntroducing the newborn sister of the Master family.

The Black Pearl Series is designed to have the clear stick definition of the Master Vintage

Series combined with the rich sound of the legendary Master Series. The cymbals’

controlled response and remarkable playablity create the ultimate combination of tone and feel.

Hammer SeriesArticulate the language of Jazz with the Hammer

Series. These modern treasures offer a pure voice that speaks with clear distinction and

authority. Crisp and clean, yet explosive when needed. Experience true finesse,

experience the Hammer Series.

Todd ISLERInternational Orange

Graham MORGANIndependent

Master SeriesAll Master Series cymbals utilize a

proprietary alloy that gives the entire line a soft and distinctly playable

feel. The Master Series transcends genre specific music and offers a

dark warm mysterious sound that makes them the perfect choice

for everything from traditional Jazz to R&B.

Antique SeriesThe Antique Series marries the two lathing

patterns of the Traditional Series and the Turk Series. This Unique family combines the

brilliance of a classic, lathed cymbals and the complex dryness of a raw, unlathed

cymbals. Expect strong definition and ample but controlled overtones from the rides. The varied playing surfaces

provide a wide range of sonic textures.

AriHOENIGIndependent

Sean JEFFERSONSean Jefferson 4tet/Rochester Contemporary School of Music

Bosphorus Cymbals was established in 1996 by three master cymbal smiths, Hasan Seker, Ibrahim Yakici and Hasan Ozdemir. 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. In the early ages of their youth they became cymbal smiths. 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 16 cymbal smiths, 8 of which have been in training since day one. The Masters continue to craft in the workshop with their workers, guiding them to create the perfect cymbals with their nearly 30 years of experience.

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Latin SeriesDesigned for extreme versatility in any

musical setting. These cymbals embody the perfect fusion of South American

Folk Music and traditional Jazz.

Samba Series “If you play in a lot of acoustic settings (or even amplified music at lower to medium volumes), you’d be hard pressed to find a finer or more musical set of cymbals. For

many styles beyond just Samba, these cymbals have a complex, aged tone with

an expressive responsiveness that will make for an immensely satisfying playing experience.” –David E. Libman / DRUM!

Magazine-Jan. 2013

Turk SeriesThe 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. The Turk series provides the sophisticated player with an instrument that delivers heightened response and

intense aural nuance.

Gold SeriesHandmade cymbals with a modern

sound.These cymbals are bright, crisp and clean without sounding harsh

or brittle. The Gold series fuses the “old world” warmth of handmade

cymbals with the cutting-power, projection, and durability

desired by drummers playing in contemporary settings.

New Orleans SeriesThis series captures the pure raw sound of historic New Orleans. Hand hammered and

completed, top and bottom, with a continuous spiral from center to edge. This pronounced

wide lathing technique results in a cymbal that produces focused woody ride sounds

and quick, dry crashes. A must-have cymbal for the studio musician.

Groove SeriesThe Groove Series Cymbals capture a funky and

earthy quality. The tops are traditionally lathed with warm tonal grooves, while the bottoms

are lathed with the distinctive wider ridges associated with the Bosphorus New Orleans

series. The sound is raw and aggressive but always musical and extremely funky.

Traditional SeriesOur most diverse family of cymbals, the

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.

Traditional, yet far from ordinary.

Master Vintage SeriesThe Master Vintage Series is the

embodiment of our philosophy and represents our absolute finest work.

A true hand forged instrument of uncompromising quality, beauty and aural nuance. These rare treasures

offer up a dark, dry fundamental tone, precise articulation, and an

organic earthy response.

Mehmet IKIZNils Landgren Funk Unit/Tilling-Ikiz-Kling

KarlSTAMEYTwo-Five-One Jazz Trio

Peter SZENDOFIFusio Group/Loop Doctors

TyDENNISThe Doors of the 21st Century

Maguinho ALCANTARA BRECHTIndependent

DouglasLAS CASASTres de Paus

Alfredo GOLINOIndependent

RobertBRIANSiouxsie Sioux/Simple Minds/Peter Gabriel

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