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 studio the musician. Bosphorus Cymbals was established in 1996 by three master cymbal smimbal ths, Hasan Se 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 being sent to work in a neighborhood cymbal workshop. Their humble beginings included cleaning workshop. shop 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 60s and 70s. 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 have a strong team of cymbal smiths whom are trained at the Bosphorus Factory and most of them working for the company since day one. The Masters continue to craft in the workshop with their workers, guiding them to create the perfect cymbals with their 38 years of experience.