Cymbalsmith Showcase! 16-cymbal Comparison and solo!

Steve Jr shows off 16 cymbals acquired from the cymbal smiths interviewed at this year's Chicago Drum Show! (with the exception of Collingwood Cymbals, who didn't bring stock this year - we'll order some soon!)
Steve Sr also takes a turn at a 16-cymbal solo! #cymbalsunday #custom

Cymbal Companies (Left to Right)

~ Reverie Drum Co ~
22" - 2245g
20.5" - 1905g
~ Royal Cymbals ~
22" Cymbal Craftsman - 2275g
20" Royal Cymbals - 2302g
~ NickyMoon Custom ~
22" - 2443g
20" 1 Series Clear - 2111g
~ Domene Cymbals ~
22" - 2769g
20" - 1932g
~ Burke's Works ~
22" - 2345g
20" - 2076g
~ Mongiello Cymbals ~
22" Prestige no.573 - 2306g
20" Workhorse Crash/Ride no.412 - 1937g
~ Byrne ~
22" Vintage - 2667g
20" Heritage - 2030g
~ Matt Nolan Custom ~
21.5" - 2536g
14" Light HiHats - 865/999g

Individual Cymbal Listings Coming soon as they become available!

~Microphones~
Direct Overhead: Shure KSM 141
Room Overheads: AKG C214 (2, Stereo)
Rear Overhead: AEA R88 MkII (Stereo)
Bass Drum: Shure BETA 52A
Floor Tom: Audix D2

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[Reverie_Cymbals_Drums]

Thank y'all so much for doing this! It's an honor to have some of my cymbals next to all those incredible smith's work.

[Collingwoodcymbals]

Such a treat to meet you and visit the shop, looking forward to next year already! And I'll be in touch about getting a couple of cymbals sent over, thanks for the mention!

[borbacymbals]

Great comparison! They all sound fantastic, and each cymbalsmith has their own "vibe". Tons respect for all these guys!

[brianglade]

16 Cymbalstache that 10 times...love it guys!!!

[johnrobertcorney]

Ain’t nobody has more finesse than Pop, God Damn. Love all the cymbals and appreciate you guys show so much love to the independents.

[brent]

Awesome job guys! Love that you did this!!! Perfect!
And Steve Sr at the end!!!! A kid in a candy store right there! ❤

[magikarpp]

I love the Mike Mongiello ultra flat bell ride

[giovannicatellani]

Given that the cymbals are all outstanding.
Congratulations to Steve jr for the great work that allowed me to choose what I will come to buy at the Drum Show next year!
A special note to Steve sr that he doesn't play the cymbals, but he makes them sing!
Thank you

[davepounds]

Great sounding cymbals!! All those guys are making wonderful cymbals!!

[jiffy]

Man that is some cool sound and cymbals the colors and the textures were awesome!

[luigisavoia]

You gonna do a give away contest like you did with the snaredrum head video 😂? I'll take the Nicky moon 20".

[sticksbass]

living proof we just get better w age... i ilke the ones w definite loud bell sounds and clear stick definition and clean crashing. the ones w the 1 and the brazilian and i think the 2nd from the last pair.

[DR.Detroit]

I have a full set from Craig Lauritsen....wow.. and I mean wow!! It great to see people making custom cymbals...great time for drummers.

[christopherevans]

Gotta get some Aussie PUG and Craig Lauritsen’s in there!