The Vic Firth SD2 Bolero is made of maple instead of hickory so it is lighter than one would expect from such a thick stick. I guess that is a factor that also contributes a bit to Brian's sound.

This was my stick choice for many years purely because it draws the coolest low tones out of the ride. While it’s my favorite sounding stick, overall my favorite go-to’s are the AJ1’s, long taper, standard length, and not as thick. Great job on the cymbal! I wish I could sample it myself!

Man, Love this channel! It's great how you delve into not only the technical bits of cymbals but also the musicianship and nuance required to achieve a particular sound. Real deal right here. Looking forward to seeing you with a million+ subs really soon!

The Landmark series are some the best cymbals I've ever played!

Brother, you should be very, very proud of this one. Sounds incredible and looks like a joy to play.

My favorite drummer on the planet! His left side ride haunts my dreams! 😂 My fave as well. What a cool project! Nice job getting “THE” sound and articulating it’s characteristics. Thanks for sharing with us, Tim! Love your work!

Brian-esk or not that's a great cymbal!!!. Love your videos brother.

Man ,you know your job ! good taste, good explanation, it's a pleasure to watch your videos.

this cymbal is a piece of art!

Sounds fantastic. I really like how your cymbals really transcend categories of ride or crash. All the ones I've heard in your videos function equally as both and produce many sounds depending on technique, intensity, etc., which really speaks to the styles of Brian Blade or Bill Stewart-two of my favorite contemporary drummers. 👍🤘

Nailed the sound brother!!

Great video Tim as always. I totally agree with your taste, especially with this particular cymbal. It sounds perfect from both sides of the kit. The crash is full and with the right amount of stick definition. You have some great cymbals but this is one sweet pie. Great chops too. Best wishes from Las Vegas.

You nailed it brother. You're an incredible player btw

Cymbal sounds mighty good.

Super nice cymbal, got to get my hands on one of your beautiful pies.

Brian would be pleased!

this cymbal sounds great, congrats!

tim never misses when it comes to cymbals

beautiful job

sounds really really good.

Jesus christ! Wonderful job! It sounds just like his left side cymbal, I’m thinking of that video of him playing I mean You, sounds just like it. I love Funch but I think you got a better copy of Brian’s cymbal then he does, all respect to Funch though!

Man that sounds outstanding! Great job! I literally just bought a cymbal two days ago or I’d be ordering one right now. Dang now I have to save up for another cymbal haha

The cymbal sounds very pleasing, it does remind me of a very thin crash/ride I have, those sticks seem to do some magic like you said. I can see that cymbal used also for rock gigs when you want to blend more than cut, and smooth sound is important.

Woooow! What to say? Magic!

I love that cymbal SO much! 🔥 Is this something you could do again for another customer?

Well done.

I think you nailed it!

Amazing!

Very nice

Buenos Nachos Amigo, that cymbal sounds amazing. It’s like you know it had a pretty bad herion addition back in the late 80’s and a few bad divorces but he put all the pain and heartbreak into that complex soy sauce flavor. Beautiful

Landmark Series sounds amazing! Please describe the drums use in this video. They sound great!

Oooooweee! That is lovely!

Ironically, those are same sticks I have been using for a few years, thanks for your take on their relationship to the cymbals! ...thicker, but lighter stick,nice bead. Your 22" riveted ride is absolutely BEAUTIFUL... the cymbal seems to have more definition from behind then in front of the kit...still fantastic! I would be interested in this cymbal product. Saw your video from LA, Pro Drum. Is this an item I might order from Stan? . . . loving your channel. Paul- Tucson ...

sounding good!

Vrry nice.

Obviously the cymbal sounds great. But your playing is really nice man

bolero SD2 great stick

Dead on.

Always love your videos, Tim! Looking forward to getting my mods back. -Carson

I want one

First to say : this is a great cymbal. But please note : Roberto Spizzichino himself did not recognized the sound of the Brian ones he made , and he was very surprised about that once seen Brian play that . I own 3 spizzs cymbals and no one and any around in my knowlege sounds like the brian ones . This is a mistery . Yours is very similar to brian ones but the " sound " we all love most is his RIGHT ones and at the moment no ones sound similar , despite i purchssed some cymbals made expecially from famous cymbals makers promised similar but no way at all . So my question is : what can you do about the right ones ? 😎

Amazing cymbal. I could listen to an analysis of cymbals all day. One thing that I've noticed about Blade's choice of rides is that they all seem to have this dry attack with a complex (but clear) wash, and they're pretty high pitched. It's not trashy, it's clear, but I'm thinking they're rather on the heavier side. Sometimes in recordings they come across as super thin, especially because he crashes so easily but there's a video of Chick Corea playing Blade's kit during a soundcheck and you get to hear what they sound like BEHIND the kit and his rides come across as med, almost bordering on the heavy side. I have a 22" Landmark from you with 3 rivets that's on the med side and it's really dead on to what I'm hearing from Blade. The original 30th anniversary's came close but were too clear, then the newer ones are too trashy, where yours have that complexity but it's also clear. You've nailed it with this series.

I loved the cymbal but maybe more the tuning of your drum... 👍

Hi..you make awesome cymbals this is lovely..but I do generally go for extra thin ride cymbals..I think I need to contact you to make me a thin 20' ride ..I know I can rely on your skills..what drums are you using..

Sounds really great, almost the brian blade sound. For the money I would say that you're giving more than someone's money worth because it would cost thousands or a bunch of searching, luck, and good deals. The difference in cost and energy to acquire an exact brain blade sound is much further than the sound difference that you're offering. Again your sound is close enough.

Amazing craftsmanship. What type/size rivets did you use for the left side Spizz?

Do you have any patina videos? I've been trying to find out how to get a cymbal looking like a fr3ckled earthy meinl Byzance. I found a brass black solution on Amazon, and I got an interesting mottled effect on my mega bell, but not as much contrast as I'd hoped, but still, I'm not disappointed.

Wow! What's the price range for this kind of work of yours?

I’ll second is it possible to buy a copy of that cymbal

Nice cymbal !How Much??

Do you have any plan to make a series of Tony Williams style cymbal line?

Ia it possible to buy a copy of that cymbal?

7:22 I think a pipe burst in your wall, dude.

Amazing!