These sound very similar to the Zildjian Avedis (pre-serial number, pre-"A-Series" matched set of 14" hi hats that I bought new in 1966. The bottom one weighs less than the top (710/685 grams) and sounds much deeper than the top one. The magic is in the manufacturing.The top cymbal has narrow, shallow lathing with a tall profile bell. The bottom cymbal has deep, wide lathing with a shallower profile bell. When I nest them for packing, the bottom cymbal easily "spoons" inside the top cymbal, but the top cymbal cannot "spoon" inside the bottom cymbal at all. I still use these in small venues because there is so much definition with brushes and wood-tip sticks. This is another great video you've provided. Thanks!
Yes, they do sound amazing at any volume. When I play for dinner dances with soft music, these hi hats accompany the brushes wonderfully. I keep them going during the breaks, just so the dancers don't lose their places....not noticeable, but necessary for a happy audience. They still look like new with a shiny satin patina. I was 16 years old when I bought them and I'm 74 now. They will outlive me and future generations.@@ReverieDrumCo
THE best I've ever heard. The response speed when striked is excellent. HH's need to respond extremely fast and CLEAR when playing jazz. These ARE the ticket for clubbing and recording. Great job!
Totally agree with the comments and what you said, the balance between the chick and sound/feel under sticks sounds perfect! Hope to afford a commission or a batch drop from you someday for some hats and a ride. Your ability to capture vintage cymbal sounds in new cymbals is truly inspiring! 🙌🏻
I had a pair of 16" hats. Loved them. They sounded just like the hats in this video. Can't say I realized what I've been missing until I heard this video. They had that same deep-bodied sound and I remember that feeling of being able to "dig into them", too. Sorry, I sold them now. Enjoyed the video.
They sound lovely. Really nice, and definitely one of those “jazz” hats that works great for rock too, because of that brightness. And liked the video after 3 seconds when you straight away basically hugged the hi hats, that’s love. :-)
Fantastic - I thought when you posted the first clip that your inspiration was some old As, very nicely done. This is a much needed niche - so many smiths are targeting the old K thing (and do it well IMO), not enough go for that glassy brilliant old A vibe. Make some rides and some big crashes to match! Crashes might be the biggest hit, with the thinnest old As going for the biggest bucks, it's hard to justify delegating them to that role.
Love the sound of those hi-hats!!! You wouldn't believe it, but literally today I purchased a pair of Meinl 15" jazz thin hh's, mainly for home recording purposes. I have seriously thought about commissioning a pair from you, the down side is, 1/ delivery costs to Australia, & 2/ probably having to pay import duty. However, when all's said and done, the year is still young. Great work, Timothy.
Man them sound absolutely amazing.i love the sizzle when you crack them open just a tad.the chick sound is perfect.Keep making them sir,they will definitely sell.
I can definitely make another set very similar! There's an order form for a commission on my website. Take a look and let me know if you have any questions! reveriedrums.com/shop/p/hi-hat-cymbal-commission
Call em the Reverie or Timothy Hi Hats. Would love to see the 14inch version or even the 16inch version. Display them in your booth & trade shows etc. What you have championed and its mastery ITS YOURS. Sound very nice...
I can definitely make another set very similar! There's an order form for a commission on my website. Take a look and let me know if you have any questions! reveriedrums.com/shop/p/hi-hat-cymbal-commission
Ni doubt very full Sound for the Chicks and the choos as Well as the Puffs. What do you think of 12" hihats for Piano Trios little ie e.g. Oscar Peterson with a Lot of high frequencies ?
Really glad to hear that you are going to make more of them! That’s a sweet model! Also enjoyed the nod to Art Blakey in the last little clip you played. 😊
Great work! Seems they would really hold it together while playing brush patterns as well. Like you said: great small group or recording hats! I think they would work for a wide range of settings! I like something a little darker myself (Steve Gadd, K’s maybe?). I will keep watching!
They sound fantastic! Great stick definition and solid chick. You may be the only person who could make hats and ride that I like better than the 70s A Zildjians I have been using for 22 years. I just haven’t found anything I like better, but at the same time I get tired of the same sounds. I absolutely love the bright sound of these and the 15” diameter keeps them from being too tinny/hissy with half open sounds. You’re a wizard!
I can definitely make another set very similar! There's an order form for a commission on my website. Take a look and let me know if you have any questions! reveriedrums.com/shop/p/hi-hat-cymbal-commission
they sound amazing, i would really like to know how much one has to pay for cymbals like this, is it comparable to the highest end of the common brands?
I can definitely make another set very similar! There's an order form for a commission on my website. Take a look and let me know if you have any questions! reveriedrums.com/shop/p/hi-hat-cymbal-commission
I can definitely make another set very similar! There's an order form for a commission on my website. Take a look and let me know if you have any questions! reveriedrums.com/shop/p/hi-hat-cymbal-commission
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These sound very similar to the Zildjian Avedis (pre-serial number, pre-"A-Series" matched set of 14" hi hats that I bought new in 1966. The bottom one weighs less than the top (710/685 grams) and sounds much deeper than the top one. The magic is in the manufacturing.The top cymbal has narrow, shallow lathing with a tall profile bell. The bottom cymbal has deep, wide lathing with a shallower profile bell. When I nest them for packing, the bottom cymbal easily "spoons" inside the top cymbal, but the top cymbal cannot "spoon" inside the bottom cymbal at all.
I still use these in small venues because there is so much definition with brushes and wood-tip sticks.
This is another great video you've provided. Thanks!
I bet those hats sound amazing. Thanks for watching!
Yes, they do sound amazing at any volume. When I play for dinner dances with soft music, these hi hats accompany the brushes wonderfully. I keep them going during the breaks, just so the dancers don't lose their places....not noticeable, but necessary for a happy audience.
They still look like new with a shiny satin patina. I was 16 years old when I bought them and I'm 74 now. They will outlive me and future generations.@@ReverieDrumCo
being the best pair of hi hats *youve* made is like being the best diamond in a jewellery shop
You're a bit negative, aren't you?
@@boomerguy9935 what? i meant as in all of his cymbals are so good that being the best out of all of them is a mighty feat
OK. I misread this. Sorry. His cymbals are fantastic and so are his skills.@@net6403
THE best I've ever heard. The response speed when striked is excellent. HH's need to respond extremely fast and CLEAR when playing jazz. These ARE the ticket for clubbing and recording. Great job!
Thank you!
Beautiful sounding hats. You are an amazing craftsman.
Thank you! Cheers!
A cymbalsmith with legit drum chops. You are amazing, sir!
Thanks!
Very cutting, musical, and distinct. Good studio hatz IMO.
Totally agree with the comments and what you said, the balance between the chick and sound/feel under sticks sounds perfect! Hope to afford a commission or a batch drop from you someday for some hats and a ride. Your ability to capture vintage cymbal sounds in new cymbals is truly inspiring! 🙌🏻
Thank you!
Beautiful Tim!!! 🤩
I had a pair of 16" hats. Loved them. They sounded just like the hats in this video. Can't say I realized what I've been missing until I heard this video. They had that same deep-bodied sound and I remember that feeling of being able to "dig into them", too. Sorry, I sold them now. Enjoyed the video.
Thanks for watching! I bet a pair of 16"s would sound killer
They sound lovely. Really nice, and definitely one of those “jazz” hats that works great for rock too, because of that brightness. And liked the video after 3 seconds when you straight away basically hugged the hi hats, that’s love. :-)
haha I couldn't help myself!
They sound Amazing!
Fantastic - I thought when you posted the first clip that your inspiration was some old As, very nicely done. This is a much needed niche - so many smiths are targeting the old K thing (and do it well IMO), not enough go for that glassy brilliant old A vibe. Make some rides and some big crashes to match! Crashes might be the biggest hit, with the thinnest old As going for the biggest bucks, it's hard to justify delegating them to that role.
Yep! Crashes and rides are coming.
Love the sound of those hi-hats!!! You wouldn't believe it, but literally today I purchased a pair of Meinl 15" jazz thin hh's, mainly for home recording purposes. I have seriously thought about commissioning a pair from you, the down side is, 1/ delivery costs to Australia, & 2/ probably having to pay import duty. However, when all's said and done, the year is still young.
Great work, Timothy.
Thank you!
Man them sound absolutely amazing.i love the sizzle when you crack them open just a tad.the chick sound is perfect.Keep making them sir,they will definitely sell.
Thanks!
Great hihats! Nice playing too!
Thanks!
Definitely has t chick sound over t ride. They look beautiful too.
Sound like you nailed it. I want those! Make some for for me!
I can definitely make another set very similar! There's an order form for a commission on my website. Take a look and let me know if you have any questions!
reveriedrums.com/shop/p/hi-hat-cymbal-commission
Sound great! 👌
Call em the Reverie or Timothy Hi Hats.
Would love to see the 14inch version or even the 16inch version. Display them in your booth & trade shows etc. What you have championed and its mastery ITS YOURS. Sound very nice...
Yeah I gotta make some 14 and 16"s now!
These are awesome
Those sound terrific!
Damn they sound good
Nailed it mate.
You're an artist man.
Thank you!
They sound great. How much do a pair of those run?
I can definitely make another set very similar! There's an order form for a commission on my website. Take a look and let me know if you have any questions!
reveriedrums.com/shop/p/hi-hat-cymbal-commission
Sizzlin
Ni doubt very full Sound for the Chicks and the choos as Well as the Puffs. What do you think of 12" hihats for Piano Trios little ie e.g. Oscar Peterson with a Lot of high frequencies ?
Yeah man! A good set of 12s are amazing
Yep, I saw Bobby Durham once with Oscar in Switzerland and He used them. Seems hard nowadays to.find them on the market, they mostly sell only 13" s
@@buddabirne4661 wow I bet that was incredible.
@@ReverieDrumCo Yep, He played a very great solo on a small fibes drumset, Crossstickings and great Melodic phrases, IT was Back in 1969-70 I guess.
@@ReverieDrumCo Do you know any brand that still produces 12" hihats ?
"you usually get a very hollow weak sounding chick" - dude, who are you trying to call out here. This is inappropriate :)
hahahah! amazing
Really glad to hear that you are going to make more of them! That’s a sweet model! Also enjoyed the nod to Art Blakey in the last little clip you played. 😊
Thanks for watching! Also I can't get that Blakey lick out of my playing... haha
Yeah... Very good ! Not too far from my 15 50s k hats
Great work! Seems they would really hold it together while playing brush patterns as well. Like you said: great small group or recording hats! I think they would work for a wide range of settings! I like something a little darker myself (Steve Gadd, K’s maybe?). I will keep watching!
Thank you!
this pair sounds a lot like the 17" Bosporus you modded for me. My all-time favorite hats ever
smooth, like buttah
They sound fantastic! Great stick definition and solid chick. You may be the only person who could make hats and ride that I like better than the 70s A Zildjians I have been using for 22 years. I just haven’t found anything I like better, but at the same time I get tired of the same sounds.
I absolutely love the bright sound of these and the 15” diameter keeps them from being too tinny/hissy with half open sounds.
You’re a wizard!
Thanks!
Fantastic! The chick is just right and overall the sound with different sticking angles sounds mellow and whispy, yet clearly defined. Excellent job!
Thanks!
Nice swishy clean.
Beautiful sound!
Master!
Man, those hats sound great!! Do you think something like this might become part of your standard line?
They definitely will be! I'm already making more on commission.
JUST WOW !!!!
The HOLY GRAIL has been found…
OUTSTANDING !!!!
Thanks!
Fantastic, flexible sound!
Perfect recording hats.
Aww, your Daughter in the background 😊
She was cheering me on I think... Or demanding milk. One of the two. haha
Nice clickity clickity clack
Let me know when you make more of them. I d like to order a pair - best from Vienna, Austria
I can definitely make another set very similar! There's an order form for a commission on my website. Take a look and let me know if you have any questions!
reveriedrums.com/shop/p/hi-hat-cymbal-commission
These sound so close to my first stamp As. Amazing! I hope one day to be able to afford some of your cymbals. Your work is truly inspiring
Thank you!
they sound amazing, i would really like to know how much one has to pay for cymbals like this, is it comparable to the highest end of the common brands?
I've got all the info on my pricing on this link. Take a look and let me know if you have any questions!
reveriedrums.com/shop/timothy-roberts-cymbals
I think you nailed the inspiration man. Great amount of chick on those beauties. The midrange on these is so pretty.
Thanks Sarah!
do you think is it possible to recreate them, or it is a unique 1 time product?
I can definitely make another set very similar! There's an order form for a commission on my website. Take a look and let me know if you have any questions!
reveriedrums.com/shop/p/hi-hat-cymbal-commission
ok i need a set Ill Pay Ill Pay
I can definitely make another set very similar! There's an order form for a commission on my website. Take a look and let me know if you have any questions!
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What a combination of artisan, educator, and player!
Thank you!
Those sound amazing man. Nice playing, too.
Thanks for watching!