It has to be nearly 18 months since Goki first sent me a note to look into Ibrahim Diril cymbals. Since then, I have soaked up every sound clip, review, etc., that I could find, and exchanged correspondence with the principal himself.
Today I had a lengthy conversation with the US distributor, headed by a gentleman by the name of Sutton Riggs, and I am in the final steps to assembling an order for a complete set of cymbals. Sutton is a drummer himself, and seems truly to be an enthusiast, not a 'salesman'. He has, so far, been very helpful in getting me what I want, and not trying to get me to 'want what he has'.
You guys know that I am pretty particular in regards to sounds, and I am pretty excited about finally getting a set of Diril's that are exactly what I want. I am looking at the 'AD' line.
I have no vested interest in anything to do with Diril or their distribution, but I do think that these cymbals are going to become treasures, and that they are currently very undervalued.
Take a look at the Diril Cymbals - craftsman's website, and, their U.S. distributor's website.
If everything comes together well, I'll pick up my set on my annual holiday trip to CT/NY, and you know there will be clips up here not long afterwards.
