Paul Francis spent decades mastering the art and science of cymbal making, earning an engineering degree while developing countless techniques, sounds, and groundbreaking cymbal models along the way. Over the years, he became recognized as one of the world’s premier cymbal makers.
To bring his vision to life, Paul created the Cymbal Craftsman boutique line of cymbals along with a dedicated custom shop offering cymbal modifications and fully customized creations. Recently rebranded from the Royal Cymbals name, Cymbal Craftsman creates a clearer identity among customers and represents Paul’s complete line of handcrafted cymbals, signature models, and custom cymbal offerings.



