BLISS SERIES - are new cymbals made with ancient traditions. Each one is an individual work of art, painstakingly hand-forged and hand-hammered. They have a warmth that seduces at low volume and thunders with a froth of dark undertones at more extreme volumes.

Bliss cymbals have micro-lathed surfaces with a low bridge, small but clear bells and are quite thin by modern standards. They are exceptionally resilient and slightly soft on the stick. The undertones are warm, rich, dark with an edge of dragon’s breath. Each one is a unique, complex voice that will excite your imagination.

•Surface: multiple micro-lathing by hand
• Bow: low, gentle bridge
• Bell: small, but articulate and clear
• Weight: thin, but evenly distributed across the whole cymbal
• Hammering: hand-hammered and tuned, before and after lathing
• Stick sound: woody but articulate, round attack
• Wash: well balanced, quick decay with spectrum-wide undertones

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VINTAGE BLISS SERIES - The very first Bliss prototypes were a unique micro-lathed, hand-hammered cymbal with a signature soft bell shape that gradually grew from the bow. These pieces became highly coveted collectors items.

We are proud to announce they are now available as Vintage Bliss! The unique soft bell and thin weight give these cymbals an even wilder froth of ocean in the sound, while maintaining a rich warm stick sound. They are supremely responsive and like all Dream cymbals.. have a very wide sound spectrum.

• Surface: multiple micro-lathing by hand
• Bow: low, gentle bridge
• Bell: broad shoulder with smooth curve, medium-low height 
• Weight: thin, tapers at edge
• Hammering: hand-hammered, hot/cold treated, fine tuned on lathe
• Stick sound: warm but articulate, round attack
• Wash: subtle, speaks easy and sneaks out even easier

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CONTACT SERIES - The Contact series possess a brighter stick presence, lively response and are completely hand-hammered. They feature a deep profile with a relatively larger bell. The stick feel is very lively, the pitch higher but still rich and warm. These are medium to thin cymbals that speak very easily.

Faster and louder, these plates also have depth and complexity in the undertones with a shimmering wash that drives the sound forward and up. Great for studio, rock and concert work.

• Surface: wide lathed (final pass by hand)
• Bow: medium taper, smooth bridge
• Bell: larger than Bliss, articulate and very clear
• Weight: medium thin, even taper, very fast response and full sound
• Hammering: deep hand-hammered both hot and cold
• Stick sound: clear and full, fast and lively
• Wash: full spectrum, higher pitch, very responsive and medium decay length

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ENERGY SERIES - The name says it all. These cymbals are explosive. Made with the same care and craftsmanship as all our other cymbals and gongs, the Energy series are meant to be heard, even in the loudest situations.

With a signature unfinished bell and considerably heavier weight, these cymbals mean business! A perfect complement to the Bliss and Contact series, the Energy series has all that and more. More volume, higher pitch, longer decays and still a truly hand-hammered masterpiece.

• Surface: micro-lathed, minimal passes
• Bow: medium depth, gradual bridge
• Bell: loud broad bell, half–lathed
• Weight: medium to heavy
• Hammering: hand-hammered from birth, hot and cold
• Stick sound: very clear and precise articulate bell, cutting projection
• Wash: powerful crashes, broad dynamic range, very full pitch spectrum with long decay

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