Meinl 18" crash cymbal with dark and explosive tone
The Meinl Classics Custom Dual Crash 18" combines a dark, crispy tone with a warm character. At the same time, this crash cymbal cuts loudly through the mix, helping your accents come forward clearly in a band setting and in the studio.
The crashes in this series have very good response and open up quickly. You notice that straight away with short accents and open crashes, where the strike speaks fast and reacts with plenty of life.
B12 alloy, extra hammering and Dual finish
Meinl makes this 18 inch crash cymbal from B12 alloy, made up of 88% copper and 12% tin. Extra hammering gives the sound a darker, more complex character, while the medium weight contributes to a more flexible playing feel.
The Dual finish also gives the cymbal a clearly distinctive look: a dark finish in the center and a fully high-polished outer area. The high-tech computerized production process and manufacturing in Germany match the precise and consistent finish of this Meinl crash.
For rock, metal, pop and studio work
If you are looking for a crash cymbal for metal, rock, pop, fusion, studio or R&B, this Meinl Classics Custom Dual is a strong match for styles where you want to hear both warmth and attack. The combination of warm tone and explosive response makes it broadly usable for solid grooves and pronounced accents.
At Magna Music, you can also get advice from people who play themselves, which is useful if you want to compare different Meinl cymbals for your setup.
