Bosphorus Gold Series China CymbalsHandmade 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.