Dream 16" Contact Crash 1100g's * Very Good Condition*

Dream Cymbals Contact 16" Crash – very good, B23 bronze, handmade, 1100g
The Dream Contact series is built for players who need a crash that projects and cuts in louder settings without losing the handmade character that makes Dream cymbals interesting. Where Dream's Bliss and Energy lines lean darker and more atmospheric, the Contact is voiced brighter and more forward — wider lathing, deeper hammering, a larger bell, and a more convex bow shape that speaks faster and louder than the other Dream lines. The result is a crash with a full, rich attack, a shimmering wash that drives the sound forward, and a rapid decay that clears quickly without leaving a lingering wash behind. At 1100 grams the 16" Contact sits in medium-thin territory — light enough to respond easily at lower dynamics, substantial enough to hold up in rock and pop contexts without bottoming out.
Each Contact cymbal is hand-forged and hand-hammered by individual smiths in the traditional Chinese method, cast from B23 alloy — 77% copper, 23% tin, with traces of silver — a higher tin content than the standard B20 bronze used by most manufacturers, which contributes to the brightness and complexity of the sound. No two are exactly alike.
This one is in very good condition — clean, fully functional, no keyhole, chips, dents, or cracks. Please refer to the photos for a close look at the cymbal's condition.
- Make: Dream Cymbals and Gongs
- Model: Contact 16" Crash (C-CR16)
- Size: 16"
- Alloy: B23 bronze (77% copper, 23% tin, traces of silver)
- Construction: hand-forged and hand-hammered
- Finish: traditional, wide lathing
- Bell: large, articulate
- Weight: medium-thin, 1100g
- Character: bright, fast attack, full wash, rapid decay, good projection
- Condition: very good — no keyhole, chips, 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.
When you buy from Mill River, you're supporting an independent local business that genuinely cares — about gear, about players, and about doing things right. We're here every step of the way. Reach out anytime.