Australia’s premier cymbal-smith
Located in Adelaide, South Australia. Current date & time -
Email: sales@cymbalutopia.com
Site Last Updated: Jan 18, 2019
Catch up on facebook - https://www.facebook.com/craig.lauritsen
Come and check out the latest there or shoot me a message.
My Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/CraigLauritsen
CURRENTLY AVAILABLE CYMBALS FOR SALE -
Here is an accurate, up to date list of which cymbals are available from my youtube channel -
If you’re interested in any of the cymbals listed, send an email to - sales@cymbalutopia.com
*If your’e on the waiting list and see something here that you like or that fits your request, let me know asap and I’ll reserve it for you.
22” = $700 AUD
21” = $650 AUD
20” = $600 AUD
21 HSB Ride, 2048g - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GLgM3fiZyE - SOLD
21 HSB OH Ride, 2242g - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2o02Q1sytg - SOLD
22 Rustico ET OH NP (top only) Ride, 2304g - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWAeJFJa6A4 - SOLD
22 Rustico ET Ride, 2257g - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZDR-RX-9OA - SOLD
22 Rustico ET Patina Top Ride, 2280g - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=404aaZZ6FXM - SOLD
My (not so new anymore) New CD -
We now have some free streaming of 5 of the tracks from my album on bandcamp!!
If you’d like to check it out (please do), you can do that here -
https://craiglauritsen.bandcamp.com
I’d love to know what you think!
All the best,
Craig
DEC 2017 - CURRENT TURNAROUND TIME = 12 months approximately (the time may vary depending on the number of cymbals in the order etc.)
Matt Nolan, Michael Paiste, Myself ....................................... Me again and Roberto!
I’m doing my best to let osmosis tap into such a wealth of talent and inspiration :)
Update Dec 2018 -
Seasons greetings to all the people past, present and future, who have supported my passion for making cymbals.
It’s been a big year ... in lots of ways ... and 2019 is shaping up to be the biggest yet, judging by the number of emails I’ve had from drummers from all over the world.
Thank you.
I’m madly working to try to catch up to the timelines that I’ve promised. I’m a bit behind ... sorry ... but I’m chipping away at getting on track.
All the best, Craig
From the “Best Gear of 2017’ in February 2018 issue of DRUM! Magazine ........
The photo above is of my new Turkish Hammer.
The hammer weighs 1.21 Kilos with an 8” handle.
I remember Roberto saying to me that I needed to get a turkish hammer and anvil and it’s taken some time to procure them.
The shape, design and weight of the hammer helps to create a bit more deformation in the bronze which creates a bit more trash in the final sound.
I’ve never been a fan of trash beyond a certain point and this hammer seems to give some ‘dragons breath’ without going to the dark side of trash (overly reduced dynamic potential, loss of stick clarity and a large reduction of sweeter complexity and overall spread).
I’ve been so impressed with the sonic characteristics (SC’s) created by the Turkish hammer, that I’ll be using the acronym ‘TH’ on cymbals where I feel those SC’s are prevalent.
A bunch of Rustico’s ready to be lathed.
Orchestral cymbals - 15” Pair, 17” Pair and 16” & 18” Suspended.
NEW FOR 2019 - Wishing everyone a healthy, peaceful and happy 2019!
I’ve got some big announcements to make for 2019!
But, I’ll just leave this here as a teaser for now and make the official announcements in January 2019.