Dream 17" Vintage Bliss Crash/Ride

The very first Bliss prototypes were a unique micro-lathed hand hammered cymbal with a signature soft edge, low profile bell and gradual taper. Overnight these became collector's items. So popular we released them as their own line: Vintage Bliss.

Their unique shape and weight give them and even wilder froth of ocean in the sound, while maintaining a rich warm stick sound. Supremely responsive and full bodied they also have a fairly fast decay. These make truly functional crash-rides, the crashes are full and punchy while maintaining a defined stick sound supported by just the right amount of wash.

The Vintage Bliss Cymbals look like they were teleported -- brand new -- from the 1940s or '50s. Characterized by very low bow and low taper bells and lots of hand hammering. This series is extremely rich and dark. The 17 is a fantastic fast crash yet also makes a great suspended cymbal due to its surprisingly nimble response.

Features:

• Surface: micro-lathed by hand
• Bow: low gentle bridge
• Bell: broad shoulder, smooth transition medium low height
• Weight: thin tapers at edge
• Hammering: hand hammered before and after lathing
• Stick: woody round attack
• Wash: tons of wash, dragons breath, lots of wobble, quick decay