Officially launched in April 2021, Borba Cymbals is a one man, independent cymbal crafting operation. Founder Brett Borba transforms Turkish B20 bronze blanks into high quality instruments in his small workshop in sunny California.

Process

Each flat disc of Turkish B20 bronze (blank) is hand hammered, then lathed to remove the outer crust, and finally tuned in order to produce desired shapes, stick feels and sonic characteristics. Hand hammering and specifically forming the bells by hand produces characteristics unduplicable with machine pressed/hammered cymbals. Hand formed bells produce a rich and unique character. Each cymbal will be a completely unique instrument unto itself; distinct in sound, appearance and feel. All cymbals will recieve a subtle lasered trademark, along with the size and weight and a hand-engraved signature under the bell.

Custom Orders

Have an idea for a custom cymbal? I’m happy to work with customers to create their own bespoke instrument. Please feel free to drop me an email or contact via Instagram to discuss your ideas!

Availability

Borba Cymbals are currently being featured in the finest drum shops in America (with more coming…):

• Bentley’s Drum Shop (Fresno, CA)

• Wood and Weather (SH Falls, MA)

• Gerry Porter aka Hazelshould.com (L.A., CA)

• Nelson Drum Shop (Portland, OR)

• Pro Drum Shop (Hollywood, CA)

• Badges Drum Shop (Acron, OH)

Also, please check the WebStore (link above) for current offerings. Videos and audio samples available on Instagram.

FREE U.S. Shipping!

Each Borba Cymbal will be carefully packaged and shipped FREE … to your doorstep … anywhere in the Continental US.

International buyers, please contact me before purchasing.

Thank you for supporting Independent American Craftsmen!