Meinl Classics Custom Dark 18" China Cymbal

Sometimes, splashes just aren’t enough to add that impact, and this Meinl Classics Custom Dark 18" China Cymbal certainly makes up that additional oomph. When you’re looking for loud and cutting accents that sit on top of the mix but quickly fade to leave space for the rest of the band, this is definitely the one.

At first glance, you can tell this cymbal is something special. A dark finish gives this Meinl Classic Custom Dark china a mysterious look, which would certainly look in place in a metal setting. However, one stroke of this cymbal and you’ll tell that this is far from mysterious. A loud, trashy and mighty attack dominates the sound of this china. Though the dark finish dampens the bright overtones, the pitch is still high while maintaining the raw trashy body. Unlike a splash, this cymbal would sit right on top of the mix, but with a short sustain it quickly dies down to leave space for the rest of the band, perfect for rhythmic playing. If you’re looking for more sounds to expand your sonic landscape, playing with the tip of the stick at differing points on this cymbal gives it a jazzy and unique sound for that additional flavour in your setup.

FEATURES:

• Styles: Metal, Rock, Pop, Fusion, Studio
• Timbre: Dark
• Character: Musical, Rich
• Pitch: High-Mid
• Volume: Medium
• Sustain: Short
• Weight: Medium
• Finish: Dark
• Material: B10
• Lathe: Wide Blade