Matt Nolan Custom : A Selection of Cymbals

A short video to demonstrate some of the cymbals that I make.

In this clip, they are mostly thin Bronze and some thin Stainless Steel Crash Cymbals. At the bottom of the display there are also 1 heavy and 2 medium Bronze Ride Cymbals.

http://www.mattnolancustom.com/

© 2009 Matt Nolan.

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[PacisVictus]

Really really amazing saounding. These all sound amazing, I love the hand-hammered look on cymbals, please tell me you keep them that way?

[MattNolanCustom]

@PacisVictus I do all sorts of finishes on my cymbals. It depends on whether it is for a customer or for general stock and also on what sound I am seeking. But, a lot of the time, the hammering remains very visible.

[Lexcoaster]

I'm Intrigued!

Do you make china cymbals as well?

[MattNolanCustom]

@Lexcoaster Yes. I make China cymbals. But not very frequently. Send me an email if you have a particular requirement. Cheers, Matt.

[xXguitardude9Xx]

Hey Matt, do you think it would be possible to create a ride with barely any wash? kind of like a zilbel, but more like a ride sound. i havent been able to find one like that and i thought maybe you could give me some tips

[MattNolanCustom]

@xXguitardude9Xx The typical "ride with no wash" is a flat ride - i.e. one without a bell, but this produces a sound that is all stick. It sounds like you are looking for all ping, right? Look for a heavy cymbal, probably with a big bell, maybe even with the word "mega" in its name...

[DidgsChristSuperDrum]

Didges Christ needs a couple of those batwings for our stage show!! Could make a big playable demon!! :o)

[DidgsChristSuperDrum]

Awesome work Matt!!

[RobertCorbett]

Fantastic, I'm overjoyed to find we have a cymbal maker right here in the UK. These sound absolutely excellent. Congratulations Matt! More power to you sir!

[ERICKNEW1]

lost brother Benny Greb

[mdrumt]

Some real nice sounding stuff, love the look too! Expensive I'm guessing.

[51bigdumbmoose]

Wow! Simply beautiful!

[MegaCheesenuggets]

i like all the cymbals. it may just be me but i think u should make bigger bells on the rides.

[Kevinkoch2443]

You should get payd by Zildjian, Paiste,... to make a own cymbal line with your name on it! These cymbals are killer!!!