Embracing the past while also expanding the sonic palette. Amedia is one of a handful of cymbal companies in Istanbul, Turkey, that employ centuries-old manufacturing methods done primarily by hand. Some of its lines hark back to the dark, complex cymbal tones of hard bop, while others are designed to inspire brand-new textures for modern-day applications. The Amedia models we have for review here are the classic- style Jazz Legends and the more contemporary Vision series.   Jazz Legend Series: A Reworked Classic The Jazz Legend series comprises a full range of crashes (14″–19″), rides (19″–24″), hi-hats (13″ and 14″), and splashes (6″–12″). We were sent the 14″ hi-hats, 22″ ride, and 16″, 17″, and 18″ crashes. All the cymbals feature traditionally finished and finely lathed bottoms, while the tops are extensively hammered and sparsely lathed to leave visible thin bands of raw bronze across the entire surface. The hi-hats […]

February 2019 Issue