Tris Imboden's, Chicago, Paiste - 16" Signature Dark Energy Crash Cymbal 1066g 2007

Tris Imboden's, Chicago, Paiste - 16" Signature Dark Energy Crash Cymbal 1066g 2007 (TI P #18)

Tris Imboden’s professional career has spanned 6 decades and is going strong!  From his first professional gig was in 1970 with the now legendary HONK, and his current gig with The Tris Imboden Yacht Stars, Tris has performed with A-list music icons including Neil Diamond, Kenny Loggins, Firefall, Richard Marx, Steve Vai, Roger Daltrey, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Chicago, Anita Baker, Julio Iglesias, Stevie Wonder and many more. Highlights of his career include driving Kenny Loggins' "Footloose", and "I'm Alright” to the top of the charts plus a 28 year gig as a member of Chicago.

Tris amassed a massive collection of drum gear over his six decade career. He’s decided to keep just enough to cover his current gigs, and asked my help finding worthy homes for the remainder of his collection. 

Tris Imboden’s endorsement relationship with Paiste began in 2007 and is going strong almost 2 decades later. 

Tris Imboden's, Chicago
Paiste – 16" Signature Dark Energy Crash Mark I Cymbal
Serial No. 7057563 • 1066g • 2007 • Made in Switzerland

The Paiste 16" Signature Dark Energy Crash Mark I combines the warmth and complexity of a hand-crafted dark cymbal with the clarity and projection for which Paiste is renowned. Introduced in the mid-2000s in collaboration with legendary drummer Vinnie Colaiuta, the Mark I version features a darker, more complex voice than the later Mark II design. Weighing 1066 grams, this crash offers a quick, explosive response with a rich, musical wash and smooth, controlled decay. Its hand-hammered center and Signature Bronze alloy create exceptional sensitivity, making it equally at home in jazz, fusion, funk, and contemporary rock.

Features:

• Model: Signature Dark Energy Crash Mark I
• Size: 16"
• Weight: 1066 grams
• Serial Number: 7057563
• Year: 2007
• Made in Switzerland
• Paiste Signature Bronze alloy
• Hand-hammered center with precision lathed bow
• Dark, warm, complex tone with excellent projection
• Fast attack with a smooth, controlled decay
• Designed in collaboration with Vinnie Colaiuta
• From the personal collection of Tris Imboden (Chicago)

Includes a certificate of authentication signed by Tris Imboden!