Bosphorus Traditional Series 18 Dark Crash Cymbal

Experience the art of traditional Turkish cymbal craftsmanship with the Bosphorus Traditional Series—our most versatile collection designed to meet the demands of any musical setting. These cymbals come in an extensive range of sizes and weights, delivering everything from warm, dark tones to bright, cutting articulation. Each ride and crash cymbal is offered in multiple weight options, allowing you to tailor your sound. Heavier rides provide sharper stick definition and a higher pitch, while lighter models offer a softer, more open tone with subtle articulation. Similarly, heavier crashes deliver greater volume and projection but take a moment longer to bloom, whereas lighter crashes respond faster with a warm, expressive burst. Whether you're laying down delicate jazz textures or driving a rock groove, the Traditional Series gives you the sound, feel, and flexibility of true handmade Turkish cymbals. Hand crafted in Istanbul, Turkey Dark Crashes provide a more deeper crisper sound ideal for deeper applications 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.