“I just picked up a 2,400 gram 22” Crash ride and its easily one of the best cymbals I’ve ever played.”
-Scott Peterson
“I drove 1040 miles to Steve Maxwell’s shop in Chicago and pick up the 2,852 gram ride and a pair of hats and I just love them!”
-Tony Hillhouse
“I got the 2,030 gram 20” Cymbal Craftsman, Paul Francis ride, medium wash, controlled crash and great sound.” “He’s a master Cymbalsmith, that’s for sure!”
-Justin Netti
“I just heard from two friends that played your Cymbal Craftsman cymbals at the Chicago Drum Show and they said they were Hands Down the nicest cymbals they’ve ever played.”
-Jeff Cosgrove
“I had Steve Maxwell pick out a set of your cymbals for me, 14” hats, 19”, 20” & 22” Crash ride, all of the cymbals have a great feel to them. Thank you for making them.”
-Michael Miele
“Amazing job on the cymbal modification, You totally hit the mark!” “Thanks for turning the manhole cover into thing of musical beauty!”
-Jimmy Ford
“I received the cymbal (20” Bill Stewart style) cymbal last night and Man you knocked it out of the park! It sounds amazing!”
-Jesus Vega
“The cymbal just arrived (18” crash ride with an unbathed bell) and it’s a gorgeous sound! You are truly a master at your craft and I can’t thank you enough”
-Travis Henthorn
“The cymbals are truly fantastic. I kind of expected your cymbals to be amazing but those expectations have been blown out of the water. Very smooth, evenly EQ’d, stick definition is superb.”
-Jason Slota
Round Sound Cymbals, Oakland CA
“I bought one of Paul’s 21” Medium Thin with a high shape, absolutely incredible. I’ve owned a lot of prototypes that Paul has created over the years, This new one is hands down, one of the nicest cymbals I’ve ever owned. His attention craftsmanship is out of this world and his attention to detail is second to none.”
-Jeff Cosgrove
“Wow, not really sure what to say, thanks for putting these together for me” (14” hats, 20” & 22” Crash rides) “They are absolutely fantastic!” “They are that Don’t-want-to-stop playing kind of instruments.”
-Geoff Collins
“I want to let you know how much I am loving the cymbals. I love how they are filling out and how you pitched matched the three cymbals, making them very musical. They are a good fun to play.”
-Rick Pearlman
“I am not over exaggerating when I say it’s one of the best crashes I’ve ever played! I’ve been putting this 18” through its paces and it works with every single style and cymbal arrangement I have!”
-Travis Henthorn
“Now that I’ve had a chance to play the cymbal for some time (20” Old K copy) and in the familiar sound of my practice room at home, I’m even more impressed. You’ve nailed many of the older cymbals’ characteristics. It has the same great stick tone when you ride it that allows you to hear a little complexity as well as the crash, it’s such an amazing cymbal.”
-Scott Goulding
“You’ve really outdone yourself here man (20” 1980’s Medium ride modification). The stick sound is absolutely gorgeous, it’s got a great crash, and I LOVE the way the ball activates the rest of the cymbal. It feels so colorful and expressive as an instrument.”
-Adam Soucy
“I had your 21” med thin high on a recording session last night and the engineer said it was the most beautiful cymbal he had ever heard.”
-Jeff Cosgrove
“I received the cymbal (22” K Con Medium ride modification) and I’ve been enjoying it all week. It has a beautiful new sound and was exactly what I was looking for.”
-Aaron Rudderow
“You have raised the bar in the world’s best sounding 22” ride cymbal. I am stoked beyond belief with this masterpiece. You couldn’t have made me any happier. I appreciate your expertise, dedication, and craftsmanship. My Wife loves it too! She said it sounds Magical!”
-Mark Husbands
“At the store now (picking up his commissioned 20” Cymbal Craftsman swish) Holy S!!! The 20” Swish is gorgeous as is the 20” Crash you put in the order for the store (Dave’s Drum Shop Ottawa). Taking the 20” Crash as well!!
-Rick Pearlman
“Just back from PASIC and the 18” Crash I bought is terrific. It responds to the lightest of strokes and opens up beautifully. Plus, of course, it rides well too.”
-Don Berman
“The cymbal that Paul Francis made me (19” Medium style ride) is perhaps the best ride I’ve ever owned.”
-Reb Belinski
“Brought both the 22” Pre-Aged and 22” Bill Stewart style cymbals to the gig and both sounded outstanding and compliments from everyone. The club I play in is not the most flattering sounding room for cymbals yet they were great despite that. I love the sounds and they are easily the among the best cymbals I own.”
-Scott Goulding
“Having some fun today at Steve Maxwell’s shop with my new cymbals. I am speechless, WOW! They look and sound beautiful and musical. I could not choose between the 24” & 26”. They seemed to work so well together so I bought them all (15” hats, 18”,19”, 20 crashes, 24” & 26” rides). Everyone in the shop, especially Steve, were blown away by this set of masterpiece cymbals. Lots of sounds to explore. I feel honored now to have these amazing instruments and to be connected to you growing legacy and the beginning of Cymbal Craftsman.”
-William Scott
“It’s more that just a cymbal (21” Sweet style ride) it’s really a work of art!”
-Peter Johnson