A new contender!

[Phantomlimb777]

Picked up a crash just under 18” from my buddy John Miranda, who is making cymbals out of Long Beach, CA. I also have a 20 and 22 coming.

He learned under Heather Stine, among others.
Used the crash at a gig last night, and I’m excited to hear the set.

Dark, angry spread with a brighter stick than I was expecting. Can’t wait to order some hats.

 

[Redfern]

John’s cymbals have been on my radar for a while now. Let us know how this one matures.

 

[Phantomlimb777]

A better pic of the 18”

 

[Phantomlimb777]

Just got surprised with the 20, this one has a hand formed bell.
Much more tension than the 18, but he kept the weight down. The middle of the bow is also a little bit thinner than the rest of the cymbal.

 

[Phantomlimb777]

So far I have a 22”, the 20” and an 18”

Clip below, please use headphones, these sound wild.

roger on Instagram: "Played my JMV Bronzeworks set at practice this weekend, and I couldn’t be happier with how they sound. They’re dark and cranky, just like me. Hit up @mohnjiranda for cymbals! 22(ish)” @ 2270g 20(ish)” @ 1592g with eight rivets

34 likes, 4 comments - drumznotdrugz on March 7, 2022: "Played my JMV Bronzeworks set at practice this weekend, and I couldn’t be happier with how they sound. They’re dark and cranky, just like me. Hit up @mohnjiranda for cymbals! 22(ish)” @ 2270g 20(ish)” @ 1592g with eight rivets 18(ish)”...

www.instagram.com

 

[lossforgain]

Are these Asian B20 blanks, do you know?

 

[Phantomlimb777]

Are these Asian B20 blanks, do you know?

They are Turkish, same origin as Funch

 

[dogmanaut]

Oh, dang. Those sound AWESOME. That 22, especially, really does it for me.

 

[Phantomlimb777]

Oh, dang. Those sound AWESOME. That 22, especially, really does it for me.

They’re very reasonably priced, too!

 

[Gretsch>All&Everythang]

They’re very reasonably priced, too!

That 22 growls! I dig it

 

[Phantomlimb777]

That 22 growls! I dig it

It’s like a nastier Epoch! Its got that wild harmonic thing going.

 

[Phantomlimb777]

Pics of the 22

 

[drummerjohn333]

Everyone has their own tastes/preferences. I don't care for them. Too wet / thin. I appreciate their beauty and all the work that goes into them, but sound is most important factor.
I predict many would agree with my opinion once the 'new/different' sound/appeal wears off.

 

[Phantomlimb777]

Everyone has their own tastes/preferences. I don't care for them. Too wet / thin. I appreciate their beauty and all the work that goes into them, but sound is most important factor.
I predict many would agree with my opinion once the 'new/different' sound/appeal wears off.

I specifically asked for cymbals that sound like this.
This isn’t his standard build.

I have my trans stamps for pretty/delicate sounds, why would I need another set of the same?

 

[drummerjohn333]

I specifically asked for cymbals that sound like this.
This isn’t his standard build.

I have my trans stamps for pretty/delicate sounds, why would I need another set of the same?

I applaud your tact which prevents contention. Glad you like em! Love it when our forum works as it should. Thanks brother!

 

[Phantomlimb777]

I applaud your tact which prevents contention. Glad you like em! Love it when our forum works as it should. Thanks brother!

Not everything is for everyone.

 

[Phantomlimb777]

Just picked up the hats, can’t play them until tomorrow. But here’s a shot of the first completed set!

 

[Markkuliini]

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Just picked up the hats, can’t play them until tomorrow. But here’s a shot of the first completed set!

Small world, I just realized that I already follow you on Insta.

 

[Phantomlimb777]

Small world, I just realized that I already follow you on Insta.

You’re one of the ones not throwing nonsense out there.

 

[CAMDRUMS]

Does he have a website? I was unable to find any when I googled.