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Meinl Cymbals CC16DAC Classics Custom 16" Dark Crash Cymbal

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Meinl Cymbals CC18DAC 18" Classics Custom Dark Crash Cymbal

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The MEINL Classics Custom Dark crash cymbal provides an explosive crash with a touch of warmth and earthy sustain. This B10 bronze cymbal cuts through loud guitars and packs a punch in any style from metal to fusion.

Explosive Attack, Warm Sustain

You'll appreciate the dark crash's explosive attack and projection that allows it to cut through dense mixes. The additional hammering gives this cymbal a touch of warmth and complexity so the shimmering crash is followed by a musical sustain. This blend of brightness and warmth provides versatility for most genres of music.

Premium B10 Bronze Construction

Made from premium B10 bronze, a copper-tin alloy prized for musicality, the MEINL crash provides you with a cymbal that sounds great and lasts. The raw bronze is hammered and lathed to produce a cymbal with a stunning finish and rich, complex overtones. B10 bronze gives this crash a balanced tone that is both cutting and musical.

Responsive and Controllable

With a medium weight and responsive feel, the crash gives you excellent control over your dynamics and accents. You can dig into this cymbal for an aggressive crash or play lightly for more subtle effects. Its versatile responsiveness and musical tone make this an exceptionally expressive cymbal that inspires your creativity.

Recommended for Most Musical Styles

The MEINL Classics Custom Dark crash's blend of cut, warmth and responsiveness provides a highly versatile cymbal suitable for most genres. Its bold and musical tone is recommended for rock, metal, fusion, pop and studio playing. With a single cymbal that works well across diverse styles, the MEINL Classics Custom Dark crash is a great all-purpose crash for any serious drummer's cymbal setup.

MEINL Classics Custom Dark Crash Cymbal 16 in.
MEINL Classics Custom Dark Crash Cymbal 16 in.
MEINL Classics Custom Dark Crash Cymbal 16 in.

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  • Made of B10 bronze for loud, bright tone and powerful accents
  • Great stick response and sustain for dynamic playing
  • Recommended for metal, rock, pop, fusion and studio
  • Stunning dark finish adds texture

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Sizes and Purpose
  • Quantity: 1
  • Type: Crash
  • Sizes: Multiple
Construction
  • Material: Bronze
  • Hammering: Hand
  • Lathing: Full
  • Bell: Standard
Other
  • Finish: Dark
  • Country of origin: Germany

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One year replacement, parts, and labor warranty on all percussion products.

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4.75

8 Reviews

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of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Best rock/metal crashes I've ever had!
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  2. Explosive Attack4
  3. Responsive Feel4
  4. Full Crash2
  5. Focused Crash1

Reviewed by 8 customers

  • This product is just what I've been looking for !!

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted5 months ago

    byTito

    fromSeattle

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Been looking for a new sound with my symbols. And the meinl customs dark have sounding great and very much durable in my churches setting. Def recommend

  • Volume!

    5

    submitteda year ago

    bytom

    fromLake Hopatcong NJ

    Needed a louder projection pair of hats to deal with horns in the band. These were the perfect solution to my needs. They cut through it all. Wont be using these for any Jazz as they are big sound. Very pleased!

  • Best rock/metal crashes I've ever had!

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byBen

    fromIllinois

    I started out with one and kept getting more because they're just so perfect for the music I like. The 19" is probably my favorite, with the perfect combination of weight, tone, and projection all wrapped into one. The 20" is good, but starts entering into that territory where it takes a bit of extra effort to get the most out of it because of its size and weight. The 18" takes a bit of the edge off the power of the 19", but is perfect for my weak hand side. The 16" just adds a bit of a brighter sound to the mix amidst all the heavies. Not planning on getting the 21", but might get the 17" for a smaller kit setup. There's really no beating the look and power of these cymbals, and at a price that sets them a hair below a typical mid-tier cymbal. Heavy hitters definitely need to give these a try.

  • I would buy this product again

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byDrGiganotosaurus

    fromColorado

    Got the 16" and the 19". They sond great together! my nylon tip sticks do seem to leave marks (that wipe off with some elbow grease) so I have been more using wood for these. Pair well with the metal big bell ride

  • No

    3

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted7 years ago

    byJON

    fromUndisclosed

    Recording, Live, sounds a little cheap.

  • Sounds as amazing as it looks... very happy

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted7 years ago

    byWilliam

    fromundisclosed

    Everything I hoped it would be and more. The finish on the cymbal is breathtakingly beautiful. It has great resonance and attack and fills up a live sound envelope nicely. I play primarily in a church contemporary worship service and will likely switch my entire cymbal setup to this line in the future.

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