For subtle accents.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: 1996Background: 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 BronzeQuality: ProfessionalProduction: Manual Craftsmanship – Hand Hammering, Hand Lathing, Proprietary MethodsApplications: Soft to medium loud settings – Live and Recording – Historic to Modern Jazz, Blues, Swing & Big Band, also well suited for acoustic musicUsers: Working Musicians, Enthusiasts, Collectors – All players who need traditional sound and feeling in their cymbalsSound: Dark, complex, warm, smoky, with special emphasis on control and stick feeling – Some models feature particularly soft, trashy or dirty qualitiesLooks: Complex surface structures, distinct hammering patterns and varied lathing patterns – Bare aesthetics consistent with historical cymbals, minimal black silk screeningRecognition: Enthusiastic approval from international drumming community – Critical acclaim in percussion magazine reviews