One of Dream's favourites, the Vintage Bliss 22 projects a warm,"woody"articulation surrounded by a swell of low, sizzling overtones. At louder volumes it retains stick articulation, which is never overpowered by the underlying overtone spread. When crashed, this cymbal roars and then decays quickly enough to begin a ride pattern again almost immediately. I found this cymbal's sound and forgiving feel to be utterly fantastic.

• Raw bell
• Massive wash
• Total control as a ride
• Micro lathed by hand
• Low profile, gentle bridge