The rare trade of cymbal smithing (vid)
Posted:
Thu Jun 12, 2014 4:14 pmby Drumstruck
This vid is about the talented cymbalsmith Craig Lauritsen from Adelaide - a really talented craftsman and nice guy (fwiw I play only his cymbals):
http://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2014-05-2 ... ng/5475202
Re: The rare trade of cymbal smithing (vid)
Posted:
Thu Jun 12, 2014 6:30 pmby ChrisW
Very good. Thanks.
I've come across Craig before, but don't have any of his cymbals.
I have a few Steve Hubback cymbals, which are a bit more out there, weird.
Re: The rare trade of cymbal smithing (vid)
Posted:
Fri Jun 13, 2014 11:01 amby dave01.cooper
Wow, what a craft.
Would love to get try out a couple of his larger rides. Do you know if he solely does jazz orientated cymbals or heavier rock ones too?
cheers
Re: The rare trade of cymbal smithing (vid)
Posted:
Fri Jun 13, 2014 1:36 pmby Drumstruck
Craig will make pretty much anything that you request. I generally describe the diameter / weight / sonic that I'm after and he has hit the mark every time (fyi I have 20 of his cymbals and 1 pair of hats plus another 5 cymbals and 1 pair of hats on order).
Check out his website for more info:
http://www.cymbalutopia.com/www.cymbalu ... mbals.html