Each cymbal in the Dream Eclipse series is fired, hand-hammered, soaked in a saltwater bath, re-fired, and then finished with a Bliss-style lathe on the outer edges — a labor-intensive sequence that produces something genuinely different from the stamped and machine-lathed cymbals that dominate the market at most price points. The Eclipse is described by Dream as a hybrid of their unlathed Moon Ride center and their Energy cymbal outer edge — dry and articulate in the middle, with a broader, darker wash toward the rim. The result is a cymbal with real complexity and a wide open shoulder response that stays musical across dynamic levels.
At 23 inches and 2850 grams this is a serious, substantial ride — large enough to produce a genuinely commanding presence on stage or in the studio, and heavy enough to deliver a full, authoritative stick sound with a controlled wash that builds gradually rather than opening up immediately. The unlathed center zone gives the stick attack a dry, focused quality that defines clearly in a mix, while the lathed outer edge opens up into a warm, complex wash when you need it. A 23" ride at this weight is a specialist instrument — players who reach for large format rides know exactly what they are looking for, and this one delivers it.
This cymbal is in excellent condition — no keyhole, no dents, no cracks. A clean, ready-to-play example of a handmade cymbal at a meaningful discount from new.
- Make: Dream Cymbals and Gongs
- Model: Eclipse 23" Ride
- Size: 23"
- Alloy: B20 bronze
- Construction: completely handmade; hand-hammered, double-fired, saltwater bath treatment
- Finish: Bliss-style lathe on outer edges, unlathed center zone
- Weight: 2850g
- Character: dry, focused stick attack; controlled wash; warm complex outer edge; large format presence
- Condition: excellent — no keyhole, dents, or cracks
- Modifications: none
- Includes: cymbal only, no hardware
Ships carefully packed and insured for full value.
International buyers are welcome — please contact us for a shipping quote before purchasing.
About Mill River Music
Mill River Music is an independent, human-powered music shop located in downtown Northampton, MA, run by a team of players, enthusiasts, and certified repair technicians. Every piece of used gear we sell is personally inspected, tested, and set up before it ships — we don't list it until we'd be happy to play it ourselves.
As Martin and Taylor certified techs, we hold our guitar work to a high standard, and we're committed to full transparency about the condition of everything we sell. No surprises.
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