New Bosphorus Production Video

[weckl-x]

President of North American operations for Bosphorus, Michael Vosbein, just posted a new video. In his words:

This video, shot at our Istanbul headquarters, details every step of our production process. Note that every cymbal bearing our name is made completely by hand, using a time-honored process that has been handed down for generations.




http://www.bosphoruscymbals.com/newsmedia.html

 

[drum_hobbyist]

In terms of industrial standard finishing is less than desired... I like raw finishing that is out of the workshop... 8)

 

[marcdadrummer]

Wow.. bosphorus is more traditional than istanbul.. in terms of most of the labour work...

kudos bosphorus for making great sounding cymbals!!

oh btw, is that place really cold?? they wear really thick clothing on the hot oven and also while hammering..

 

[drum_hobbyist]

Maybe the thick clothing is to protect them from the furnace heat... for the hammering part :?: :?: :?:

 

[marcdadrummer]

That's what i thought so about them at the furnace lah but hammering and outside photo taking?

 

[drum_hobbyist]

Hope one day I can be there to hammer my own cymbals... haha... can ask Accent whether got lobang or not... maybe I should spend my retirement there and hammer cymbals for the Singapore market... 8)

 

[marcdadrummer]

wah go istanbul... can go see the bosphorus river.. heard the chicks there are really hot.. saw some on Youtube... woo. though many wear headscarfe but they're really2 hot.. hahaha

 

[myner]

wow that video really was enlightening.
from the furnace to the way they hammer.
i would really want to try out some bosphorus cymbals, looking as they're all hand hammered.
whats the prices like?

 

[blurred]

i got a trad bos 22inch ride. it's really gd for the jazz man. a very soft sounding cymbal. abit dirty, the tone is bloody awesome.

 

[drum_hobbyist]

10" Splash - $95
12" Splash - $110
14" Crash - $140
14" Hihat - $280
16" Crash - $170
18" Crash - $208
20" Ride - $260
22" Ride - $320

 

[myner]

is it like only 1 series?

 

[drum_hobbyist]

Same pricing - Traditional, New Orleans, Turk, Antique, Gold and Stanton Moore (hi-hats and ride only)

 

[marcdadrummer]

www.cymbalsonly.com

 

[myner]

if i would be playing something like heavy stuff, like hardcore or metal, which direction would you point me in, in context of series?

 

[drum_hobbyist]

Then I will suggest Turkish cymbals from Music Lab... 8)

 

[myner]

what are the characteristics of that series?

 

[weckl-x]

if i would be playing something like heavy stuff, like hardcore or metal, which direction would you point me in, in context of series?

Myner, if you're looking at Bosphorus, you might wanna checkout the Gold series.

I've read quite a bit about them being suitable for metal/rock.

The description from Bosphorus' website makes them sound like hand hammered A customs :lol:

Handmade cymbals with a modern sound...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. Each Gold Series cymbal is hand hammered, then buffed to a brilliant finish. The weights of the Gold Series rides offer maximum response with plenty of projection. The crashes are explosive and cutting, yet warm. The hats offer a clear powerful chick sound with a bright splash. The Gold Series is a must for any musical situation where powerful focused cymbals are required.

http://www.bosphoruscymbals.com/gold.html

If you're looking at turkish pies in general, the other option would be Istanbul Alchemys.

 

[kanzer]

wa myner MIA damn long already leh you. haha. ok i like bosphorus too. i'll get some one day. yea. as for the gold series its very bright. check out the web cymbalsonly. there are sound samples there. yea. i think you check the sounds out. suit your preference to you hearing liking.

 

[drum_hobbyist]

Myner... the reason i suggested Turkish Classic rather than Bosphorus Gold is that the former has a widee range of sizes and it is less expensive than than the latter.

Go to Accent and check it out... some sizes already out of stock... Bosphorus now has 8/14/16/20 box set... you may want to place an order with Accent... 8)

 

[myner]

oh okay thanks you guys, i might check it out, cos i'm looking for some sounds contrasting from my 2 sabian hhx's.
might be looking for a pair of hats, and i saw that the prices are quite cheap for hand hammered cymbals, so i thought maybe give it a try, you know...
any thing from bosphorus that resembles aax stage hats?