{"product_id":"4426-bosphorus","title":"28” of JOY! RARE Bosphorus 28” Ride 4426 g TURK Style Unlathed Raw! Absolutely INCREDIBLE! Mint!","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell, this just makes me happy! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA truly Hand Hammered 28”! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd this can easily be your main ride cymbal. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is reminiscent of those HUGE Zildjians you would see in the background of a 1940s or 1950s Zildjian ad.  Just a massive wavy hand-hammered cymbal lying against the wall and you’re like “what the hell is that?!!” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell, this rare 28” celebrates that era and vibe! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt’s even LOOKS 80 years old with its Vintage sienna copper-hued lightly BRUSHED like Vintage Finish. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltra Rare HUGE Bosphorus 28” Prototype Vintage Brushed - Turk Style Factory Ride in Immaculate shape! Avanos Series. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnique.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs you can see, this stunning 28” has a raw bell feeding into a lightly lathed or brushed massive plain, the last outer half-inch is golden.  This particular 28” even has a Mini Bell to control the overtones - which is a great design on a massive cymbal. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe result is a cymbal that has all the wonderful light and complex tone of a truly Hand Hammered cymbal with the focus and drier attack of a sparsely lathed cymbal and the control of a Mini Bell. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith a weight of 4426 grams, this MASSIVE 28” Bosphorus Proto plays like a great, dry semi- complex-sounding Medium Thin or Medium Light CRASH RIDE. The weight gives it a good attack while the Old-World Turkish craftsmanship lends its telltale complexity to the mix. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemarkably responsive at low to medium level volumes!   Crash on it and it ROARS like the levee just broke - more than capable in loud to very loud settings. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic but still with a glow. Subtle but lively, responsive with a smooth complexity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 28” size supplies myriad options for drawing tone out of this instrument.  It’s like playing a grand piano! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA gorgeous Main Ride or massive Crash Ride. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMESMERIZING to watch wobble and float about. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is a unique instrument! It’s a calling card. It can easily be your main ride or roaring crash! Or make it sizzle for that 1940s vibe! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhatever you decide, it’s an absolute JOY to play and make music with and have fun with.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNothing like it at all. No issues. Immaculate shape! Gorgeous craftsmanship. A tribute to the art of cymbalmaking, and it sounds damn great too! \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hazelshould Drums + Cymbals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51773351067864,"sku":"Bosphorus28inRide4426grams","price":599.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0540\/3597\/2290\/files\/82F884CE-B68C-4FD0-9EB0-9C8A817E4A97.jpg?v=1780426553","url":"https:\/\/www.hazelshould.com\/products\/4426-bosphorus","provider":"Hazelshould Drums + Cymbals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}