14" Meinl Pure Alloy Quick Sand, Benny Greb Signature - Sandblasted

Product Description

The Meinl Pure Alloy 14" Quick Sand Hi-hats are Benny Greb's signature model, built for the vintage jazz and funk cymbal sounds of the '70s and '80s. The top cymbal is Pure Alloy B12 bronze and the bottom is B20 bronze, a pairing that blends clear stick definition with depth and warmth. Both cymbals are sandblasted for a pre-aged, vintage character.

• Clear stick definition combined with depth and warmth
• Sandblasted surface for pre-aged vintage character
• Bottom sound notch prevents airlock while boosting clarity and control
• Fully lathed surfaces for expressive playing across styles
• Dry, vintage voice with a high-mid pitch

Construction

The top cymbal is made from B12 bronze and the bottom from B20 bronze, a combination Benny Greb chose to blend clarity under the stick with depth, warmth, and a smooth wash underneath. Both cymbals are fully lathed and formed using a combination of computer-controlled hammering and hand-hammering. The sound notch on the bottom cymbal is based on modified vintage cymbals from the '70s and '80s, preventing airlock between the two cymbals while boosting clarity and control. Both surfaces are sandblasted, giving the pair a pre-aged, vintage character right out of the box.

Sound and Feel

The voice is dry and vintage-leaning, with a high-mid pitch and a timbre that leans dark. Volume sits at medium to low and sustain is medium to short, making the hats easy to control in tight patterns. Polished stick definition meets a velvety wash that spans a wide dynamic range, with a reactive touch that carries through every dynamic level.

Who It's For

A hi-hat for players working in rock, pop, fusion, R&B, reggae, or the studio who want a vintage voice with tight control rather than a bright, cutting character.

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