These Bosphorus Antique Series Crash Cymbals deliver a rich blend of warmth and complexity, thanks to their unique hybrid lathing design. Featuring a partially lathed top with a raw band and a fully lathed bottom, these cymbals offer a slightly mellowed sustain and a balanced tonal response. Blending the brilliance of the Traditional Series with the dry, earthy character of the Turk Series, the Antique Series provides an expressive palette of textures. The combination of lathed and unlathed surfaces enhances stick definition, while offering a smooth decay that suits a wide range of musical styles—from jazz to rock. Whether you're after shimmering crashes, subtle accents, or layered complexity, the Antique Series crash cymbals respond with dynamic nuance and musical depth, making them an inspiring choice for creative drummers. Hand crafted in Istanbul, Turkey Antique crash with a slightly mellowed sustain due to the banded lathing on the top side. Marries the two lathing patterns of the Traditional Series and the Turk Series. The upper sides include alternate bands of the game surfaces that are turned and unopened, while the underside is traditionally turned. This attack dries up a bit and provides an aggressive ring. Available in sizes of 16 and 18-inch