Powerful and Bright Crash Cymbal Perfect for Live Work, Recording and Concert Halls Speaks Clearly and Delivers Bigger, Richer Sounds Provides Fast Stick Responses and Full Sustain Medium Decay of the Full Overtone Spectrum
The Dream Cymbal Contact Series Crash is a powerful and bright cymbal that speaks clearly with a wide-spectrum of overtones that is perfect for live work, recording and concert halls. This 14" crash cymbal provides fast stick responses, full sustain and fantastic projection.
The Contact Series cymbals feature a shaped and slightly deeper profile with a larger bell than other Dream cymbals. These Contact cymbals provide a lively stick feel and a higher pitch whilst still being rich and warm. With a medium to medium-thin design, the cymbals have a depth and complexity in the undertones along with a shimmering wash that drives the sound forward. Specifications
Surface: Wide Deep Lathing by Hand Bow: Medium Taper Bell: Large, Articulate, Clear Weight: Medium to Thin Hammering: Deep Hammered Hot and Cold Stick: Very Crisp and Fast Wash: Higher Pitch, Medium Long Decay
Founded in 2005 and operating out of Canada, Dream Cymbals crafts hand-made drum set and orchestral cymbals. Though based in Canada, Dream manufactures all of their products in a family-owned gong factory in the Wuhan region of China. Opting for traditional Chinese cymbal-making methods as opposed to the popular Turkish means, each Dream cymbal is unique, even two of the exact same model and size.
Crafted with a a more convex bow shape, wider lathing and larger bell than other Dream cymbal series, the Contact is designed for higher-decibel playing and bright response. The cymbals are typically medium in weight with deep hammering patterns.
The Contact Crash responds with a full presence and a quick decay.
Years of production: 2010-present
Composition: B23 Alloy (77% copper, 23% tin, traces of silver)