Dream Contact 22" Crash Ride Cymbal Hand Hammered – GR14086

The Dream Contact 22" Crash Ride is a hand hammered cymbal built for drummers who want a large, versatile cymbal that can cover both articulate ride work and broad, musical crashing. Dream describes the Contact Crash Ride as offering strong and articulate ride qualities, a warm ping from the stick tip, and a warm wash when opened up, with a shoulder designed for maximum crashability.

This 22" version sits at the bigger end of the Contact Crash Ride range and is aimed at players who want more body, projection, and spread without losing stick definition. The series uses Dream’s Contact-style lathing and hand hammering, and retailer descriptions of this model highlight its lively, bright, and warm character, along with a more traditional bow shape, slightly deeper profile, and larger bell.

For drummers looking for one cymbal that can handle riding, crashing, swells, and bigger accents in a musical way, the 22" Contact Crash Ride is a strong option. It suits players who like hand hammered cymbals with personality, but want more cut and articulation than a darker, washier style can sometimes offer. This last sentence is an inference from the cymbal’s stated construction and sound profile.

Key Features

• 22" crash ride cymbal.
• Part of the Dream Contact series.
• Hand hammered construction.
• Bright, lively, warm sound character.
• Traditional bow with a slightly deeper profile and larger bell.
• Wide, deep lathing by hand for lively stick feel and response.
• Designed to deliver both articulate ride qualities and strong crash response.
• Made in Canada.

Why Choose This Cymbal?

A good crash ride needs to do more than just sit between a crash and a ride on paper. The Dream Contact 22" Crash Ride is built to work properly in both roles, with enough stick definition for ride patterns and enough give in the shoulder to open up musically when crashed. Dream specifically says the Contact Crash Ride offers the “best of both worlds,” combining articulate ride qualities with warm wash and strong crashability.

What makes the Contact series appealing is that it is not aimed at being overly dark or overly dry. Retailer descriptions consistently position it as brighter, faster, and more articulate than some other hand hammered cymbal styles, while still keeping warmth and complex undertones. That makes it a practical choice for players covering rock, indie, pop, folk, fusion, modern worship, and broader live or studio work where one larger cymbal may need to do several jobs well. The genre guidance here is an inference based on the series’ stated response, pitch, and versatility.

Specifications

• Brand: Dream.
• Series: Contact.
• SKU: GR14086.
• Manufacturer Model: C-CRRI22.
• Product Type: Crash Ride Cymbal.
• Diameter: 22".
• Construction: Hand Hammered.
• Surface / Lathing: Wide, deep lathing by hand.
• Bow: Medium taper / traditional-style bow.
• Bell: Larger, articulate, clear bell.
• Weight: Medium to medium thin.
• Stick Response: Very crisp and fast.
• Wash / Decay: Higher pitch with medium-long decay.
• Country of Manufacture: Canada.
• Barcode / Product Identifier: 609722093828.