Tris Imboden's, Chicago, Paiste - 19" Signature Dark Energy, Mark 1 Crash Cymbal, 1764g

Tris Imboden's, Chicago, Paiste - 19" Signature Dark Energy, Mark 1 Crash Cymbal, 1764g 2008

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. 

The Paiste 19" Signature Dark Energy Mark I Crash represents the perfect balance of darkness, warmth, and projection. Developed in collaboration with Vinnie Colaiuta, the Mark I series was designed to deliver a more complex, expressive voice than traditional bright Paiste cymbals. At 1764 grams, this 19" crash opens up effortlessly with a broad, warm attack, followed by a rich, shimmering wash and smooth, controlled decay. Its exceptional sensitivity and musical complexity make it equally suited for jazz, fusion, funk, pop, and rock, offering outstanding versatility for both live performance and studio work.

Features:

• Model: Signature Dark Energy Mark I Crash
• Size: 19"
• Weight: 1764 grams
• Made in Switzerland
• Paiste Signature Bronze alloy
• Serial Number: 08044939

Includes a certificate of authentication signed by Tris Imboden!

(TI P #33)