18" Meinl Pure Alloy Thin Crash - Traditional

Product Description

The Meinl Pure Alloy Thin Crash 18" is a crash cymbal with a traditional finish and a bright, clean sound character with a deep undertone. Thanks to its thin construction, it opens up quickly and easily, making it a great fit for rock, pop, fusion, R&B, reggae, and studio work.

Sound Character

The cymbal has a medium-bright, clean and articulate sound described as complex and musical. Pitch sits in the high to mid range. Volume is medium to low and sustain is medium to short, giving a quick response without overwhelming the mix.

Construction and Manufacturing

The Pure Alloy series is made at Meinl's German factory using computer-controlled hammering, a method that gives the even, controlled bright sound associated with Central European cymbal tone. The alloy is Pure Alloy, and the finish is Traditional. As a Thin model, the shell is built thinner, allowing the cymbal to open up easily on impact. The Thin models in this series are also available in 16" and 20", and the crash cymbals in the series are available in sizes from 16" to 22" overall.

Best Suited For

With its bright, clean character and quick openness, this cymbal works well for rock, pop, fusion, R&B, reggae, and studio settings.

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