Sound Character: Dark, transparent, warm. Loose frequency range, very complex mix. Very sensitive, soft response and feel. Suitable for light ride playing in larger sizes. Introduction: 1996 Background: Re-create lost cymbal sounds from the Blues, Swing, Big Band, Cool Jazz, Be-Bop and Hard Bop era of the 1930s to the 1960s. Innovation: First cymbal series to be researched and newly developed to achieve authentic historical sound. Alloy: Patented Signature Bronze Quality: Professional Production: Manual Craftsmanship - Hand Hammering, Hand Lathing, Proprietary Methods Applications: Soft to medium loud settings - Live and Recording - Historic to Modern Jazz, Blues, Swing & Big Band, also well suited for acoustic music Users: Working Musicians, Enthusiasts, Collectors - All players who need traditional sound and feeling in their cymbals Sound: Dark, complex, warm, smoky, with special emphasis on control and stick feeling - Some models feature particularly soft, trashy or dirty qualities Looks: Complex surface structures, distinct hammering patterns and varied lathing patterns - Bare aesthetics consistent with historical cymbals, minimal black silk screening Recognition: Enthusiastic approval from international drumming community - Critical acclaim in percussion magazine reviews