Meinl Pure Alloy 18" China Cymbal - Traditional Finish

When asked to define Meinl cymbals, the first adjectives that often spring to mind are Dry. Dark. Raw. Earthy. They have chiselled out a corner of the market for themselves and pushed their cymbal qualities to many a previously unexplored dark place. And we love them!

But there comes a time when a change is as good as a rest, and Meinl have been dipping their toes into some new territory. The result of which is the Pure Alloy Series. Pure Alloy, pure class.

A departure from their usual territory, Meinl’s Pure Alloy series draws upon the traditional history of cymbal craftsmanship and brings us a series of cymbals with a brighter, sweeter sound. This is due to their traditional fully lathed finish that produces an amazing tone and provides a natural, comfortable and intuitive stick response.

The Meinl Pure Alloy 18" China is forged from a B12 Bronze formulation that possesses a fundamental warmth and a great range of musical tones. Its cutting attack hits home hard and fast with a trashy bite that exposes a full-bodied and raspy wash that burns out bright.

FEATURES:

• Beautiful traditional finish
• Made from B12 bronze
• Less dry than the Byzance series
• Trashy bite
• Big, throaty wash
• Tremendous musical expressiveness

SPEC:

• Styles: Rock, Pop, Fusion, RNB, Reggae, Studio
• Timbre: Mid-Dark
• Character: Shimmering Clarity
• Pitch: High-Mid
• Volume: Medium to Low
• Sustain: Medium
• Weight: Medium
• Finish: Traditional
• Material: Pure Alloy
• Lathe: Pinpoint