Used Bosphorus Black Pearl Series ride cymbals now in stock! -Bosphorus Cymbals- Bosphorus Cymbals was founded in 1996 by three cymbal makers: Hasan Seker, Ibrahim Yakici, and Hasan Ozdemir. The three are the most experienced active cymbal makers in Türkiye and are known as "masters." The three craftsmen who founded Bosphorus were close childhood friends who became cymbal makers at a very young age, and they carefully trained in every process of cymbal making, acquiring the skills. Their teachers were the masters who made legendary cymbals in the 1960s and 1970s, and they learned traditional manufacturing methods. After working at the workshop for 16 years, the three men founded their own company, but they still maintain good relationships with their former employees and continue to make cymbals to this day, with respect for their mentors from whom they learned cymbal making. Bosphorus Cymbal currently employs 16 cymbal makers, eight of whom are in training. The three cymbal masters continue to work together in the workshop, helping their apprentices to create perfect cymbals with their nearly 30 years of experience. In today's society where machine manufacturing has become the norm, we hope you will enjoy our exquisite handcrafted products, which are still made using traditional methods and are of the highest quality and are made by skilled artisans. <Black Pearl Series> The Black Pearl Series is a model that follows the sound of the Master Vintage Series while combining a clearer touch and deeper resonance. The highly controllable response and powerful sound that is easy to use will stimulate the player's creativity. A dry finish without razing. A simple sound with controlled, vibrant overtones, a delicate sticking sound, and a dry mid- to low-range sound. It is thin and lightweight, making it suitable for use as a crash cymbal, and the cup provides a tight accent. Weight: 1612g (measured) *Please note that this is a used item and may have signs of use such as scratches, dirt, and dents.