Bosphorus New Orleans 16" Crash

Group: Crashes
Type: Crash
Size: 16 Inch
Series: New Orleans
Weight: 848g, 853g, 859g, 930g, 936g, 950g, 970g, 980g, 987g, 993g, 996g, 997g, 1020g, 1034g, 1041g
Years of production: 2004 - Present
Sound file: New Orleans 16" Crash
New Orleans 16" Crash
New Orleans 16" Crash
New Orleans 16" Crash
New Orleans 16" Crash
New Orleans 16" Crash
New Orleans 16" Crash
New Orleans 16" Crash
New Orleans 16" Crash
New Orleans 16" Crash
New Orleans 16" Crash
New Orleans 16" Crash
New Orleans 16" Crash
New Orleans 16" Crash
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Review: "I have to be honest and say that I wasn't crazy about the New Orleans crashes. I like a crash that opens up quickly, and that is crisp and not bell or gong-like. Both the 16" and 18" took a lot of prodding before they opened up. The sound they finally delivered was professional, with a bit of trash in with the sizzle. But they felt a little choked. I think they're too thick to create the "New Orleans" character that Bosphorus is looking for with this series.

On the plus side, these two crashes could be ridden some, and they had a pretty quick decay. The 18" crash could be easily used as a second ride cymbal. Perhaps this versatility is what led Bosphorus to settle on the thickness for these crashes. Personally, I'd suggest that they rethink that decision."

Review written by Robin Tolleson ("Product Close-Up - Bosphorus New Orleans Series Cymbals - Sounds Of The Big Easy", Modern Drummer, May 2004, p. 35)

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