Impression
Impression cymbals are high-quality, hand-crafted Turkish cymbals made from B20 bronze, known for their unique tonal characteristics and handmade artisan quality.
Origin and Manufacturing
Impression Cymbals were established in 2010 by experienced cymbalsmiths and industry veterans in Istanbul, Turkey.
All cymbals are made from B20 bronze and undergo 100% hand hammering and traditional casting, lathing, and hammering techniques.
Many of the craftsmen at Impression are also experienced drummers, bringing a deep understanding of sound quality to the production process.
Each cymbal is individually crafted, giving it a unique tonal character and visual appearance, often featuring handwritten weight markings and signatures from the cymbalsmith under the bell.
Series and Sound Characteristics
Impression offers a variety of series to suit different musical genres and playing styles:
- Dark Series: Features thin, delicate, and raw-finish cymbals with earthy brown aesthetics. Offers defined rides, spiky crashes, and flexible hi-hats. Best suited for medium to soft playing styles rather than heavy hitters.
- Rock Series: Medium-heavy, tightly lathed cymbals with a brilliant finish. Provides bright, aggressive, yet warm tones, suitable for rock music.
- Jazz Series: Lighter cymbals with busier hammering and deeper lathing, delivering soft, dark, and nuanced tones ideal for jazz and intricate dynamics.
- Traditional Series: Classic hand-hammered cymbals offering clean and responsive sound, ranging from thin and dark to heavy and bright depending on weight.
- Mixed Series: Alternating lathed and unlathed surfaces for a balanced sound with more control and mid-focused resonance.
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