Experience the pinnacle of classic Turkish cymbal craftsmanship with the Bosphorus Traditional Series — our most versatile and expansive cymbal collection. Handcrafted using time-honored techniques, these cymbals cover the full sonic spectrum, from warm and dark to bright and cutting, making them an ideal choice for virtually any musical setting. Available in a wide range of sizes and weight options, the Traditional Series lets you dial in your perfect sound. Heavier ride cymbals offer higher pitch and enhanced stick definition, while lighter rides deliver a softer, more expressive vowel-like articulation. Crash cymbals follow suit: heavier models project with volume and brilliance, while lighter ones respond faster with a more subtle voice. While ride and crash cymbals come in multiple weight variants, Chinas, splashes, and flat rides are offered in a single weight — carefully balanced to retain their unique character. From jazz to rock, studio to stage, the Bosphorus Traditional Series delivers the rich, organic tones that define truly musical cymbals. Hand crafted in Istanbul, Turkey Fully lathed top and bottom, Bosphorus Traditional Chinas offer a piercing attack with a fast decay. Clean articulation when used as a ride balances with an exotic dark wash when crashed. Classic Turkish cymbal making at its finest. The Traditional Series are fully lathed tonal grooves top and bottom for a warm full bodied sound. Our most diverse family of cymbals, Traditional Series offers classic Turkish cymbals in a vast array of sizes to match any musical situation. Available in 14,18 and 20-inch