Master cymbalsmith Halil Kırmızıg&uuml;l began cymbalmaking in 1978 and studied under some of the world's best craftsmen. He founded Agean Cymbals in 2007 with the mission to create the finest genuine handmade Turkish cymbals. Cymbal Swap is proud to be an Agean Dealer!&nbsp;

Agean

Agean Cymbals

Amedia

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Arborea Cymbals - Shandong, China
Centuries-old copper percussion instruments originated in China, their traditional craftsmanship passed down from generation to generation. With a history of over&nbsp;100 years, the Jinshengyuan Instrument Factory stands as one of the few remaining family-owned enterprises in China and is renowned for being the country&rsquo;s longest-standing and most skilled manufacturer of bronze percussion instruments. Our cymbals and gongs, produced using the most ancient and traditional formulas and handmade techniques, embody a harmonious fusion of time-honored craftsmanship and state-of-the-art technology and equipment.

Arborea

Arborea Cymbals

Big Island Cymbals was founded in 2022 by up and coming Cymbalsmith Russell Lundgren in Kapaau, Hawaii. Russell draws inspiration for his cymbal designs from nature and the beauty of Hawaii. Big Island Cymbals goal in making cymbals is to have a base foundation of traditional cymbal making techniques, while also pushing cymbal designs into new frontiers.&nbsp;
Russell has been a long time Hawaii resident where he has been playing drums professionally for over 20 years. He studied music at Cornish College of The Arts and The University of Hawaii. He has played with numerous bands and even toured the world for 4 years with various bands.&nbsp;
Russell's first teacher and first major influence in making cymbals is the Legendary Cymbalsmith Nicky Moon, who he considers will always be his teacher and is eternally grateful for. He also has studied extensively with pioneer and master Cymbalsmith Dave Collingwood who still coaches him today. He is also grateful to Timothy Robert&rsquo;s and Mike Mongiello who have also guided him from time to time as well.&nbsp;
Russell offers custom cymbal commissions, repairs, modifications, as well as laser engraving services. Cymbal Swap is an authorized dealer for Big Island Cymbals.

Big Island Cymbals

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.
The founders of Bosphorus were three good friends who grew up in the same neighborhood. Their common thread was being sent to work in a neighborhood cymbal workshop. Their humble beginings included cleaning the workshop and other menial tasks, but in time they were trained in the art of making cymbals. In the early ages of their youth they became cymbal smiths. Their teachers were the masters who manufactured the legendary cymbals of 60&rsquo;s and 70&rsquo;s.
After 16 years at the same workshop the friends ventured off on their own and established their own company. Today they maintain good relationships with their former employers. 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. The Masters continue to craft in the workshop with their workers, guiding them to create the perfect cymbals with their 36 years of experience.

Bosphorus

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.

Bosphorus Cymbals at Cymbal Swap

As a child, Ray Bryne's first drum set was an old Rogers kit from his Dad&rsquo;s best childhood friend, who first inspired him to play. And ever since that first kit (He still have those first cymbals he gave me) Ray has been fascinated with the sounds of cymbals.
The love for cymbal sounds led Ray to experiment and modify cymbals when he was a kid. That love for working on instruments continued as he eventually went to the Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery where he learned to build and repair guitars. After a number of years as an accomplished luthier, Ray decided to return to his first love- cymbals. That is when he began importing high quality, B20 cymbal blanks.
Working from raw, unworked cymbal blanks, Ray hand shape, tension, and lathe each cymbal. Giving each instrument the time, attention, and even rest to gradually work it into the best cymbal it can be.&nbsp;
In each series of Byrne Cymbals, each individual cymbal is unique and completely distinct from the mass-production of other companies in a way that only an individual craftsman can provide. Each Cymbal is hand-hammered and lathed when an order is placed. Nothing is off the shelf at the time stores or individual drummers order!
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Byrne

Byrne Cymbals - Cleveland, OH

<div>Independent Cymbalsmith - Dave Collingwood - Bristol, UK.</div>
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<div>Hand-Hammered Cymbals, Repairs &amp; Modifications, Classes &amp; Private Instruction</div>
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<div>Dave Collingwood is a full-time independent cymbalsmith who creates some of the world's finest hand-hammered cymbals using B20 bronze. Dave leads the effort to bring cymbalsmiths together through his online community. Dave hosts cymbalsmith classes and zoom discussions via his Patreon platform with drummers and smiths from all over the world.&nbsp; Sign up at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/collingwoodcymbals" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.patreon.com/collingwoodcymbals</a></div>

Collingwood Cymbals

Dave Collingwood is a full-time independent cymbalsmith based in Bristol, south west UK.

Collingwood Cymbals - Bristol, UK

Master cymbalsmith Sertan Oztopuz crafts each of these instruments by hand in Istanbul, Turkey. Sertan spent 32 years at Istanbul (Both Agop and Mehmet after the split) where he was trained and eventually taught the use of the coveted Turkish B20 alloy. From there he started what would soon become the leading Turkish cymbal company.&nbsp;
Now available for the first time in the United States are Sertan&rsquo;s authentic Turkish cymbals. Constantine offers rides, crashes, hi-hats, splashes, chinas, and symphonic cymbals and gongs.

Constantine

Master cymbalsmith Sertan Oztopuz crafts each of these instruments by hand in Istanbul, Turkey. Sertan spent 32 years at Istanbul (Both Agop and Mehmet after the split) where he was trained and eventually taught the use of the coveted Turkish B20 alloy. From there he started what would soon become the leading Turkish cymbal company.

Constantine at Cymbal Swap

The Crescent Cymbals brand was launched in 2012 by Cymbal Masters, a company founded by drummers Michael Vosbein, Stanton Moore, Jeff Hamilton, and Bill Norman in Kennesaw, Georgia. Their cymbals were originally produced in Istanbul, Turkey. On January 15, 2014, Crescent announced an alliance with Canadian cymbal manufacturer Sabian, but in January 2015, the company Cymbal Masters and the brand "Crescent Cymbals" were sold to Sabian, who assumed all ongoing operations and production of the Crescent brand. In 2020 the Crescent product line was discontinued by Sabian, but you can still find many Crescent and Sabian Crescent models available in the used marketplace.&nbsp;

Crescent

Crescent Cymbals

Cymbal Craftsman is the custom shop offered under the Royal Cymbal company. Cymbal Craftsman are hand-hammered, hand crafted one at a time by master cymbal maker Paul Francis using traditional cymbal making techniques. Each cymbal is one of a kind.

Cymbal Craftsman

Cymbal Craftsman is the custom shop offered under the Royal Cymbal company. Cymbal Craftsman are hand-hammered, hand crafted one at a time by master cymbal maker Paul Francis using traditional cymbal making techniques. Each cymbal is one of a kind.

Cymbal Craftsman Cymbals at Cymbal Swap

Diril

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Domene Cymbals - Argentina
Founded over a decade ago, Domene Cymbals emerged on the music scene with a commitment to revolutionizing the cymbal industry. Our trajectory is marked by a search for innovation, constantly challenging the limits of tradition in the manufacture of these instruments.

Domene

Domene Cymbals

Launched in 2005, DREAM Cymbals is the partnership of passionate Canadian instrument designers and generations of Old World gong smiths.
Today, DREAM Cymbals are distributed in over 14 countries and growing. DREAM&rsquo;s exceptional old-world craftsmanship, unparalleled sound and affordable pricing make these cymbals a &ldquo;must-have&rdquo;.
DREAM is committed to supporting local development and dealers as well as producing their products in a responsible and sustainable manner. Most importantly, they are committed to providing exceptional musical products to musicians of all types.

Dream

DREAM Cymbals is the partnership of passionate Canadian instrument designers and generations of Old World gong smiths, and are distributed in over 14 countries.

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Drum N Base

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Ephesus Cymbals - Samsun, Turkey
Saadettin Ko&ccedil;'s name resonates as a legend at the heart of cymbal manufacturing. For over 35 years, he has represented the excellence and craftsmanship of cymbals. His journey began with 25 years at Istanbul Mehmet Cymbals, where he served as the master craftsman.&nbsp;Ko&ccedil;'s love for cymbals intertwined with a desire to profoundly grasp the essence and expressive power of music. This vision led to the birth of the Pergamon brand in 2016. Pergamon was not just a brand but a reflection of Ko&ccedil;'s dedication and expertise in cymbals. Over eight years, it established a solid foothold in the market and became a preferred choice for many musicians. However, partnerships don&rsquo;t always align, and the founders of Pergamon decided to go their own ways, leading to the brand's closure.
Saadettin Ko&ccedil;'s unwavering spirit and love for art paved the way for new beginnings. In 2024, he founded the Ephesus (eh&middot;fuh&middot;suhs) brand, continuing his vision for the future of cymbals and music. Ephesus pays homage to the ancient city known for its rich history and cultural significance, but it is not merely a new name; it embodies years of experience, accumulation, and passion in a new form.
Ephesus stands out with its 100% handcrafted B20 cymbals. Ko&ccedil;'s craftsmanship and deep love for cymbals are meticulously infused into each piece, shaped by a pursuit of perfection. Ephesus cymbals blend traditional techniques with modern designs, offering musicians a unique and high-quality experience. The special techniques and technological innovations employed in the production process enhance each cymbal's musical performance and aesthetic value.&nbsp;

Ephesus

Ephesus Cymbals

Filip Madejski (born in 1987 in Warsaw, Poland) is a musician, audiovisual maker and producer, experimental drummer and composer. From 2010 to 2016 he studied at the Faculty of Media Arts of the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw. He took part in numerous music projects at the intersection of discourses and disciplines of art. Since 2019 he has being developing an independent cymbal workshop F. Madejski Cymbals Manufacture. He lives and works in Warsaw.

F. Madejski Cymbals

Filip Madejski has being developing an independent cymbal workshop F. Madejski Cymbals Manufacture since 2019.

F. Madejski Cymbals - Warsaw, Poland

Lasse Funch Furberg - Independent Cymbalsmith - Ringsted, Denmark
Lasse was educated as a jazz drummer at the Danish National Academy of Music. Sparked by his interest in cymbals, he became a cymbal smith and founded Funch Cymbals (pronounced "funk") in 2017. Lasse studied the Turkish cymbal making tradition in Istanbul. That is the foundation of his cymbal production today. His approach to cymbal making is a fusion of his background as a jazz drummer and the Turkish techniques. His goal is to create cymbals that are highly useable in acoustic jazz settings. As a musician and a craftsman, he is inspired by the jazz history from the early '60s.&nbsp;

Funch Cymbals

Gibraltar

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Austin, TX
At their core, GM Designs Cymbals takes immense pride in crafting truly distinctive sounds for drummers and percussionists. Their expertise lies not only in designing their own original cymbals but also in revitalizing forgotten concepts that are no longer in production. By reimagining and refining these ideas, GM Designs Cymbals bring them back to life, making them readily accessible once more.&nbsp;

GM Designs Cymbals

At their core, GM Designs Cymbals takes immense pride in crafting truly distinctive sounds for drummers and percussionists.

GM Designs Cymbals - Austin, TX

<div dir="auto">Golden Work and Sertan Oztopuz, the visionary owner of Constantine Cymbals, have embarked on an exciting collaboration, commencing in April 2024. This innovative partnership focuses on the creation of five full cymbal series and FX options, meticulously crafted for the discerning professional drummer.</div>
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<div dir="auto">Situated in the heart of Turkey and led by CEO Edwin Solivan, Golden Work stands as a beacon of quality in the realm of handmade cymbals. Renowned for their exceptional sound and unmatched durability, each cymbal is a masterpiece, born from the fusion of artistry and high-grade materials.</div>

Golden Work Cymbals

Hayden Custom Cymbals - Denver, Colorado
Ryan Hayden is an independent cymbalsmith residing in Denver, Colorado. Each cymbal is made from a B20 Turkish blank that is shaped on an anvil, then lathed to completion. Ryan is a current student of Dave Collingwood (Collingwood Cymbals) and has studied with Timothy Roberts (Timothy Roberts Cymbals). As a professional drummer who has received a BM from Berklee College of Music and an MM from The Juilliard School, he brings his professional experience and knowledge of music into handcrafting each cymbal.

Hayden Cymbals

Heartbeat

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Istanbul

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Agop Tomurcuk, was born in Istanbul-Turkey in 1941. Growing up in the Samatya neighborhood of Istanbul, he followed in the footsteps of his older brothers Oksant and Garbis, by beginning work as an apprentice cymbal-smith at the age of 9 at the only cymbal factory in Turkey. Here, Agop learned, and later helped to refine every aspect of the cymbal making process, becoming a master at every process and eventually becoming the chief cymbal-smith, until that company ceased production of their cymbals in Turkey in 1977.

Istanbul Agop

Growing up in the Samatya neighborhood of Istanbul, Agop Tomurcuk followed in the footsteps of his older brothers Oksant and Garbis, by beginning work as an apprentice cymbal-smith at the age of 9 at the only cymbal factory in Turkey.

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Istanbul Mehmet

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Independent Cymbalsmith JD Sagurton - Mahwah, NJ 
As a lifelong drummer, JD Sagurton always struggled to find cymbals with the vibe, feel and sounds that he desired. His first cymbal modification was a very crude hammer job on one of his horrible sounding B8 rides, where he literally used a regular hammer and the sidewalk as his anvil! Of course, the result wasn&rsquo;t great, but it was enough of an improvement to pique his curiosity, and he started to modify any cymbals he could get his hands on.
After a few years tinkering with sketchy, experimental tool setups, (built his first anvil out of an old dumbbell), JD Sagurton finally designed and built a proper cymbal lathe, and furthered his Journey as a self-taught cymbal smith. Soon, his passion for creating unique cymbals led him to seek mentorship from renowned experts in the field. He was&nbsp;fortunate to have had the opportunity to train under the established master cymbal smiths, Nick Margarite (Nicky Moon), and Dave Collingwood.&nbsp;

JD Sagurton Custom Cymbals

JD Sagurton Custom Cymbals - Mahwah, NJ

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Since 1964, Latin Percussion has connected performers, audiences, and communities through rhythm. LP was forged by the vibrant mid-century New York City Latin jazz scene, which inspired founder Martin Cohen on a lifelong journey to develop traditional and innovative instruments from all cultures for percussionists ranging from professionals to elementary age. Over the last 60-plus years, LP has become an iconic musical instrument brand that transcends genre and includes appearances on more recordings and live performances than any other brand.
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Masterwork Cymbals factory was founded in 2002 in Istanbul and now owned by the cymbalsmiths Yucel ULUC and darbouka Cetin LIMONCU . The factory manufactures 14 different series on the traditional B25 Alloy. The cymbals leave the factory hand signed after being checked by a specialist for the best quality.&nbsp;

Masterwork

Masterwork Cymbals

Mehteran

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Meinl Percussion is a manufacturer of percussion instruments based in Gutenstetten, Germany.

Meinl

Meinl Percussion is a manufacturer of percussion instruments based in Gutenstetten, Germany.

Meinl Cymbals at Cymbal Swap

Mike Mongiello is an Independent Cymbalsmith hailing from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He began his journey as a maker after obsessing over his own cymbal sound palette while playing in bands across many styles for over 20 years.&nbsp;
Having no prior experience in metalworking, Mike began creating exclusively in the stainless steel format to teach himself the basics of cold-impact shaping. Before long he graduated himself to work in Turkish b20 bronze, attracting the attention of Master Cymbalsmith Francisco Domene, who extended an invitation to study traditional methods at his factory in Avar&eacute;, Brazil.
Now, operating in a small workshop in South Philadelphia, Mike crafts each instrument from start to finish by hand with the finest materials available.

Mongiello

Mike Mongiello is an Independent Cymbalsmith from Philadelphia, PA. Mike crafts each instrument by hand with the finest materials available.

Mongiello Cymbals - Philadelphia, PA

Name Brand

Name Brand Cymbals are a new brand out of Turkey.

NickyMoon Custom Cymbals, LLC manufactures hand made, elite quality cymbals in the USA using the highest quality B20 bronze available from Turkey. They also modify, alter, repair and rework cymbals of all kinds. Their Custom Shop offers unlimited options so you can find your own unique voice.&nbsp;

NickyMoon Custom Cymbals

NickyMoon Custom Cymbals, LLC manufactures hand made, elite quality cymbals in the USA using the highest quality B20 bronze available from Turkey.

Nicky Moon Custom Cymbals

Paiste is a Swiss musical instrument manufacturing company. It is the world&rsquo;s third largest manufacturer of cymbals, gongs, and metal percussion. Paiste is a Finnish and Estonian word that means &ldquo;shine&rdquo;.
Apart from cymbals and gongs, Paiste has also manufactured other percussion instruments such as crotal bells, finger cymbals, and cowbells. They originate innovations through their own creative efforts. Through ongoing experimentation and pure research, Paiste invents or discovers new alloys, new instrument shapes, and new production methods.

Paiste

Paiste is a Swiss musical instrument manufacturing company. It is the world's third largest manufacturer of cymbals, gongs, and metal percussion.

Paiste Cymbals at Cymbal Swap

Pergamon Cymbals was founded by third generation masters, Saadettin KO&Ccedil; &nbsp;and Hakan FİDAN. They have more than 50 years of experience combined making award winning cymbals. Cymbal making is not a job for these masters, but a passion.

Pergamon

Pergamon Cymbals

Independent Cymbalsmith - Philippe Gauthier Boudreau, Montreal, Canada.
PGB Artisan Cymbals is dedicated to offer high-end and personalized instruments to drummers, using only the best bronze quality on the market. Canada&rsquo;s only independent cymbalsmith, Philippe Gauthier Boudreau, combines traditional and modern techniques of hammering and lathing to offer you the desired sound, whatever the musical context.

PGB Artisan Cymbals

PGB Artisan Cymbals by Independent Cymbalsmith, Philippe Gauthier Boudreau, Montreal, Canada.

Red Cymbals are an Australian company whose cymbals are handcrafted in their factory in Istanbul Turkey using methods that are part of a time honored tradition, spanning many centuries since the 1600s. Red Cymbals works with drummers who admire quality and excellence. Red Cymbals cater for a range of styles and sound from Dark, Dry, Trashy to Bright, and can customize cymbals to suit your sound.
Red Cymbals has a vision of &ldquo;putting people first&rdquo;, promoting the development of a community of drummers who come together and have each others backs in good and challenging times.

Red Cymbals

Red Cymbals are an Australian company whose cymbals are handcrafted in their factory in Istanbul Turkey using methods that are part of a time honored tradition.

Red Cymbals at Cymbal Swap

Republic

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Roland

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Paul Francis spent decades learning everything there is to know about cymbal making, earning an engineering degree, and inventing countless techniques, sounds, and breakthrough cymbal models. Paul became known as one of the premier cymbal makers in the world. He created the Cymbal Craftsman boutique line of cymbals and set up a cymbal custom shop, which includes modifications and fully customized cymbal offerings. He has now teamed up with Sarah Hagan to launch the Royal Cymbal Company to encompass standard cymbal models, as well as the Cymbal Craftsman line and custom shop.
Over the years, Paul and Sarah have worked together, along with the world&rsquo;s greatest drummers, to create many of the modern cymbal sounds you hear in live music and on countless recordings. They continuing to do this into the future with Royal Cymbals!

Royal Cymbals

Royal Cymbals was born out of the need to create the best sounding instruments for drummers who have a wide range of sound needs.

Royal Cymbals at Cymbal Swap

Sabian is a Canadian cymbal manufacturing company established in 1981 in Meductic, New Brunswick, where it is still headquartered.&nbsp;

Sabian

Sabian is a Canadian cymbal manufacturing company established in 1981 in Meductic, New Brunswick, where it is still headquartered.

Sabian Cymbals at Cymbal Swap

Saluda

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Sihi Cymbals are designed in Finland, forged with great care in Istanbul. Ville Junttila, Founder of Sihi Cymbals, played thousands of cymbals during his years as a drum store owner, selling new &amp; used cymbals. While Finland does not have a strong tradition in cymbal making, he collaborated with expert cymbalsmiths from Istanbul, Turkey to create and bring traditional, legendary turkish cymbals to Finland. &ldquo;Sihi&rdquo; comes from the Finnish word&rdquo;&nbsp; &ldquo;sihisee&rdquo;&nbsp; which translates to "sizzles" in English.

Sihi

Sihi Cymbals

Based in New Braunfels, Texas, Skretas Family Cymbal Company is the only family owned and operated cymbal company in the state. Independent Cymbalsmith, Emmanuel Skretas specializes in 100% hand crafted cymbals made from Turkish B20 bronze blanks, made for drummers of all genres.
SFCC also offers repairs and modifications including: Cymbal Lathing, Cymbal Crack Repairs, Cymbal Hammering, Cymbal Drilling (rivets, ozone style, etc), Cymbal Restoration, Patinas, Drum Repair/Modification (Parts installation, Cleaning, etc), Drum Kit Assembly/Tuning, and Hardware Repair.&nbsp;

Skretas Family Cymbal Company

Skretas Family Cymbal Company specializes in 100% hand crafted cymbals made from Turkish B20 bronze blanks, made for drummers of all genres.

Skretas Family Cymbal Company at Cymbal Swap

Soultone

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Stack Ring Percussion

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Stagg Cymbals - Brussels, Belgium
The history of Stagg goes back to Japan in the 1970s, where the brand began its life as a guitar company, creating a wide range of iconic models. In 1995, Leonardo Baldocci, the founder and chairman of renowned worldwide Belgian music distribution group EMD Music, relaunched and expanded the brand, with a mission to offer quality instruments, audio and lighting, and accessories at an affordable cost. Today, the Stagg brand is available in over seventy countries and has over 120 employees at its headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, office in Nashville, TN and representatives around the world.

Stagg

Stagg Cymbals

Timothy Roberts - Independent Cymbalsmith - Winston-Salem, NC
Timothy Roberts Handcrafted Cymbals are made with the highest quality B20 bronze, hand-hammered, and lathed into incredibly expressive and nuanced cymbals for all styles. Whether you have an old cymbal you&rsquo;d like reworked or you&rsquo;d like a custom creation, Timothy Roberts is dedicated to bringing out the best a cymbal has to offer as well as custom drums from Reverie Drums &amp; accessories by Stack Ring Percussion.

Timothy Roberts

Timothy Roberts Handcrafted Cymbals | Reverie Drums | Stack Ring Percussion

Timothy Roberts Custom Cymbals

Trinity

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Traditional, handcrafted Turkish cymbals for today&rsquo;s drummers.

Traditional, handcrafted Turkish cymbals for today's drummers.

TRX Cymbals at Cymbal Swap

Turk Masters

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Turkish Cymbals

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UFIP cymbal is a truly unique instrument; from casting to tempering, hammering to finishing every process is completed by hand, with machinery only ever being used in support of their skilled and dedicated Cymbal Smith. The result is an instrument that is as individual as you are as a drummer.

UFIP

UFIP cymbal is a truly unique instrument; from casting to tempering, hammering to finishing every process is completed by hand.

UFIP Cymbals as Cymbal Swap

Vintage Classic Cymbals are designed and founded by cymbal specialist and enthusiast, Torab Majlesi in Istanbul, Turkey. Torab has worked as production manager/designer with various Turkish cymbals companies since 1997 and as a professional band/session drummer since 1990. After years of research and development experience, playing and knowledge he acquired he developed his &ldquo;1 Model-1 Cymbal&rdquo; idea. Now there are dozens of cymbal companies worldwide with hundreds of models, but drummers are still searching for that old sweet cymbal and Vintage Classic Cymbals are that sound.&nbsp;
All of V-Classic cymbals are produced with the highest quality B25 bronze alloy composition which contains 25% tin, (the standard B20 has 20% of tin, but Vintage Classic Cymbals composition has 5% more of tin), to get that classic old K sound. After the main production techniques of casting, lathing, and hammering are completed all of the cymbals go through an inspection process by Torab. He plays and checks them for perfection to determine that there are no defects, balance problems or unwanted overtones. The cymbals then go through an aging process which takes that great look and that nice dry sound that is experienced with V-Classic Cymbals.

V-Classic Cymbals

Our cymbals are "born" on the slopes of Sicily's Mount Etna; this is where the ideas for models and ranges are created and developed. The final design is then transferred to the cymbal heart of Istanbul where master artisan cymbal-makers with more than 30 years' experience hammer and lathe the cymbals, to create something unique: Vulcan Cymbals. Not two cymbals produced in the same range are exactly the same, testifying the totally handmade production. Vulcan lines cross every stage in the history of cymbals: from the great Jazz Drummers of the 1950's with their turkish-made cymbals, to nowadays with so many drummers searching for the "perfect cymbal" for their music genres and visions.
Vulcan is a Shared &amp; Limited-Edition Company: "Shared" because we like to consider every sound needed and every suggestion made from our discerning clients. "Limited" because we purposely do not produce a high volume of cymbals from a range. Vulcan are cymbals with a great deal of personality. Vulcan means to be the one and only.

Vulcan

Vulcan Cymbals

Wild Bull

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World Tour Cases

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Blending old world concepts and new world techniques, Zildjian has evolved with both music and technology, continuing to innovate the process of cymbal making.&nbsp;

Zildjian

Blending old world concepts and new world techniques, Zildjian has evolved with both music and technology, continuing to innovate the process of cymbal making.

Zildjian Cymbals at Cymbal Swap

Zultan&nbsp; Cymbals launched at the beginning of the third millennium,&nbsp; presenting their first cymbals in Frankfurt, Germany, at the world&rsquo;s largest trade fair for musical instruments at that time. Even disregarding their price point, these cymbals held their own in terms of finishing, quality and sound when compared to cymbals by renowned makers. Currently they offer 12 different cymbal series as well as attractive accessories, with each and every product displaying consistently high level of product quality despite the exceedingly attractive pricing.
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