Beverly

Beverly cymbals are vintage English-made cymbals, primarily from the 1950s and 1960s, known for their thin, trashy, and articulate sound, often used as crash or ride cymbals and prized by collectors and drummers seeking distinctive tonal qualities.

History and Origins

Beverly cymbals were manufactured in England, often in conjunction with Premier drums during the mid-20th century. They typically used nickel silver alloys, similar to early Zyn cymbals supplied with Premier kits. These cymbals were part of budget drum sets but possessed unique tonal characteristics, such as trashy, low-pitched sounds with soft attacks . Vintage examples include hi-hats, crash cymbals, and ride cymbals, many of which show hand-hammering marks on their undersides, contributing to their distinctive tonal profile drumdiscuss.com

Characteristics and Sound

Material: Mostly nickel silver and occasionally B10 or B20 alloys in later models

Profile: Thin and often slightly warped; this contributes to a fast, trashy response

Sound: Short sustain with articulate crash and side-ride capabilities; some cymbals exhibit gong-like overtones, making them versatile for both hi-hat and crash use