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DM Drums are proud to present DREAM CYMBALS. Hand made in Wuhan, China.

Dream Cymbals are manufactured by hand in the great Wuhan Region of China. The factory was established in 1984 by Mr Wong, who specialised in manufacturing Chinese gongs and lion cymbals.

In 2005 development of the Dream cymbal line began.
A completely hand hammered and shaped cymbal - no rollers are used, just hammers and the human hand using the same techniques that Chinese cymbal makers have used for over 1900 years.

Critically acclaimed Dream cymbals are the result of an ancient family tradition of Chinese cymbal and gong artistry.

All Dream cymbal prices are INCLUSIVE OF UK Mainland Shipping !

Lion Series Chinas

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The Dream Cymbals Lion Series chinas are the authentic Chinese cymbal. Made in Wuhan, China entirely by hand using the same techniques that have been in use for 1900 years. No machines are used in the creation of these cymbals. Everything is done entirely by hand. Smelting, pouring, casting, shaping, hammering, final finishing and tone and pitch control all done by men with hammers in their hands and experience flowing through their veins.

 

12" Lion china £29.00

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14" Lion china £35.00

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16" Lion china £40.00

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18" Lion china £59.00

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20" Lion china £75.00

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22" Lion china £89.00 Soundfile coming soon !
24" Lion china £99.00 Soundfile coming soon !

If you would like a different sample then please email us with what you want and we'll record it for you.
Any we do record will be posted on the site next to the cymbal to give everyone the benefit.
All recorded samples are played with a well used Promark 5B nylon tip.
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Contact Series Cymbals Don't forget to click the links to hear a sound sample !
Hand shaped and hammered, b23 cymbals that sound similar to vintage A’s from the 1940s

The Contact series, known for a brighter stick presence and livelier response is also completely hand hammered and shaped. These are B23 alloy and also feature a slightly deeper profile and larger relative bells. The stick feel is very lively, the pitch higher but still rich and warm. The Contact series are medium thin cymbals with that trademark ease of speaking. Like all Dream cymbals they speak very easy, you don’t have to work hard on getting a sound. You can just spend time on what you want to say.
Faster and higher energy, these plates also have depth and complexity in the undertone, a shimmering wash that drives the sound forward and up.

 

10" Contact Splash £35.00 Soundfile-medium hit A fast, fat sounding splash that makes itself heard and gets your attention. Good bell definition and a little raw
underneath for spice and a full spectrum sound canvas.
12" Contact Splash £45.00 Soundfile-medium hit
14" Contact Hi Hats £119.00 Soundfile-performance A tight bright hat with a clean chick and an easy cut. The stick sound is very present but never thin sounding. Slightly dark on the open sound they support the groove with a wide presence.
14" Contact Crash £55.00 Soundfile-medium hit Fast and fat sounding crashes that make themselves stand out and be heard. Good bell definition and a little raw underneath for spice and a full spectrum sound canvas.
16" Contact Crash £69.00 Soundfile-medium hit
18" Contact Crash/Ride £89.00 Soundfile-medium hit
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These are powerful and bright but never thin sounding. They speak clearly with a full spectrum of overtones suitable for live work, recording and concert halls. The fast stick response translates as much of the players energy into sound as possible, so you work less and sound bigger and richer. The Contact crash/rides have a full sustain and consistent decay of the full overtone spectrum.
20" Contact Crash/Ride £135.00 Soundfile-medium hit
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22" Contact Crash/Ride £149.00 Soundfile-medium hit
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24" Half Cup Ride £239.00  



Customer Requested Contact Series Sound Samples

18" and 20" Contact Crash/Rides side by side comparison performance

 

If you would like a different sample then please email us with what you want and we'll record it for you.
Any we do record will be posted on the site next to the cymbal to give everyone the benefit.
All recorded samples are played with a well used Promark 5B nylon tip.
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Bliss Series Cymbals Don't forget to click the links to hear a sound sample !
Hand shaped and hammered, b20 cymbals that come very close to that classic ‘K Istanbul’ sound.

Bliss Cymbals are the flagship line from Dream. Bliss are vintage style cymbals with a personality all their own. Offered in even sizes they are totally hand hammered, microlathed plates with a low bridge, small but clear bells and are quite thin. They are exceptionally resilient and slightly soft on the stick. The undertones are warm and rich, an edge of dragon’s breath, but never overpower the stick sound. The separation between stick and overtones is clear and the pitch range is low and dark. These cymbals are exceptionally versatile and are suitable for all musical applications.

 

10" Bliss Splash £35.00 Soundfile-medium hit The small Bliss cymbals are extremely effective, responsive cymbals. You can play all our cymbals with just your fingertips or crash with your hands, but they are equally at home under the most driving stick. A little bit of that ocean raw trashiness supports the burst of sound when you play these cymbals.
12" Bliss Splash £45.00 Soundfile-medium hit
14" Bliss Hi Hats £99.00 Soundfile-performance These are the perfect old 60’s hi hat sound. The ease of playing is impressive, a solid chick, expressive cuts and warm dry presence in the stick make these a favourite. Coming soon, 15” hats and heavy Bliss hats.

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13" Bliss Hi Hats £95.00   These are the perfect old 60’s hi hat sound. The ease of playing is impressive, a solid chick, expressive cuts and warm dry presence in the stick make these a favourite. The 13" pair gives a well controlled and brighter sound.

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12" Bliss Hi Hats £85.00 These are the perfect old 60’s hi hat sound. The ease of playing is impressive, a solid chick, expressive cuts and warm dry presence in the stick make these a favourite. The 12" pair are perfect for recording with their exceptional definition and tight sound.
14" Bliss Crash £55.00 Soundfile-medium hit These Bliss crashes are extremely effective, musical and responsive cymbals. They have a little bit of that ocean raw trashiness that supports the burst of sound when you play these cymbals.
16" Bliss Crash £65.00 Soundfile-medium hit
18" Bliss Crash/Ride £79.00 Soundfile-medium hit
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These cymbals are called crash/ride because they are so versatile. Quite thin, they produce explosive crashes that get out of the way with medium decay, a soft but clear stick sound, an unchoked musical bell tone and the most interesting, vibrant rolling sound we’ve ever encountered. There is just a hint of raw ocean or chilli pepper in the tone.
These Bliss cymbals are perfectly suited for all musical styles, especially jazz, blues, symphonic, pop or just about anywhere that making a rich full bodied musical statement is required.

The 18" is my personal favourite - Dave DM

20" Bliss Crash/Ride £95.00 Soundfile-medium hit
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22" Bliss Crash/Ride £129.00 Soundfile-medium hit
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24" Half Cup Ride £199.00  

If you would like a different sample then please email us with what you want and we'll record it for you.
Any we do record will be posted on the site next to the cymbal to give everyone the benefit.
All recorded samples are played with a well used Promark 5B nylon tip.
Request a sample.

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