Everybody enjoys the peaceful workplace atmosphere and feels secure with their future.”Speaking of Bosphorus’s clientele, Sipahi says: “It’s a lot of fun to work in the music industry. The 25-man crew can make 30 cymbals a day, and each one is smithed in a style that is “strictly loyal to the traditions of In order to become qualified as one of Bosphorus’s cymbal smiths, apprentices must undergo rigorous training before they can even hold the hammer. Bosphorus Cymbals was established in 1996 by three master cymbal smiths, Hasan Seker, Ibrahim Yakici and Hasan Ozdemir.They are called Masters because they are the most experienced cymbal smiths in Turkey who are still working actively..
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The company has 18 different product lines, with more added each year. Buy Bosphorus Cymbals and get the best deals at the lowest prices on eBay! This succession generates a respectful relationship and hierarchy among the workers. The company has 18 different product lines, with more added each year. They are made from the top quality traditional Turkish cymbal bronze which casted exclusively in the Bosphorus factory at Istanbul. “Now, some of their pupils are about to be masters. Each bosphorus cymbal is a unique musical instrument. The founders of Bosphorus were three good friends who grew up in the same neighborhood. These instruments reflect the famous history of Turkish cymbal making at its finest. Today they maintain good relationships with their former employers.
The company has 18 different product lines, with more added each year. Yields very clean and focused stick sound, in warm and dark tones from low to medium loud styles, to cater your old-school penchants. “Who can ask for more?”Before they crash their way into your favourite song, the world’s best cymbals are handcrafted by talented cymbal makers (or cymbal smiths, as they are known). Marching/Symphonic cymbals of Bosphorus are projecting the perfection of 800 years old history and 100% handmade as same as all other Bosphorus cymbals. The history of cymbals in “Turkey is the homeland of cymbals,” explains Emrah Sipahi, international sales director at Bosphorus. The cymbals produced at Bosphorus are truly one of a kind. Established by master cymbal smiths Hasan Seker, Ibrahim Yakici and Hasan Ozdemir in 1996, Bosphorus has been handcrafting its sought-after cymbals for 22 years. “Now, some of their pupils are about to be masters. “Cymbals as we know them today were developed here in the 14th century for the Ottoman army marching band.
They can be used from low to medium loud settings. The cymbals produced at Bosphorus are truly one of a kind. The 25-man crew can make 30 cymbals a day, and each one is smithed in a style that is “strictly loyal to the traditions of Turkish cymbal history”, according to Sipahi. The 25-man crew can make 30 cymbals a day, and each one is smithed in a style that is “strictly loyal to the traditions of Turkish cymbal history”, according to Sipahi.
Their teachers were the masters who manufactured the legendary cymbals of 60’s and 70’s.After 16 years at the same workshop the friends ventured off on their own and established their own company. The Masters continue to respect their teachers to this day.Bosphorus Cymbals has a strong team of cymbal smiths whom are trained at the Bosphorus Factory and most of them working for the company since day one. To call yourself a master cymbal smith, of which there are only a few around the world, you must be able “to understand any drummer’s request of how they want the cymbal to sound and be able to create the cymbal according to those specifications”, says Sipahi.Bosphorus tries to foster creativity among its cymbal smiths: “Workers are always encouraged to try new ideas with their cymbal designs. Before that there were Ancient Greek cymbals, but they were much thicker and smaller. The company has 18 different product lines, with more added each year. Marching cymbals have fully lathed finish with full, bright and rich sound and immediate response for both outdoor use and school bands. Istanbul is the name of two brands of cymbals, Istanbul Agop and Istanbul Mehmet, made in Istanbul using traditional cymbal making methods. Buy online or at your local store today! Learn More Featured ArtistsAri HoenigIndependent WEBSITEEmanuel HarroldGregory Porter WEBSITEBertram EngelPeter Maffay / Udo Lindenberg FACEBOOKManni Von BohrBirth Control/Bröselmaschine WIKIPEDIAKerry JacobsonLeo Sayer / Ian Moss FACEBOOKJohn MorrisonBand Leader / Educator WEBSITESteve LangoneCladio RagazziKevin Harris WEBSITEPhil MerFrancesco Renga& Session… It's a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at eBay.com.
Another product range of the Agop factory is Istanbul Alchemy.. Cymbals have been made in Istanbul for centuries, most notably K.Zildjian Istanbul cymbals (up until the late 1970s). They provide every possible sound from the the quietest pianissimo with a silvery shimmer to full sounding crashes in the fortissimo.