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Meinl 18" Classics Custom Dark Crash Cymbal, Medium

SKU: MLCC18DAC MFR: CC18DAC
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Key Features

  • Unleash explosive energy with this 18" Meinl crash cymbal, perfect for rock and metal.
  • Experience rich, dark tones with B12 bronze; this cymbal adds depth to any drum kit.
  • The medium weight of this crash cymbal offers balanced sustain, ideal for studio use.
  • Computer-hammered Meinl cymbal delivers a musical sound, enhancing your fusion performances.
  • Achieve a high-mid pitch with a dark timbre, great for accents in pop and rock music.
  • Enjoy medium-to-high volume; this crash cymbal cuts through the mix for live settings.
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Meinl Classics Custom Dark Specifications

General

General

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  • Cymbal Type

    Crash

  • Music Style

    Metal, Rock, Pop, Fusion, Studio

  • Pitch

    High-Mid

  • Character

    Musical, Rich

  • Timbre

    Dark

  • Volume

    Medium to High

  • Lathe

    Wide Blade

  • Sustain

    Medium to Long

  • Material

    B12 Bronze

  • Finish

    Dark

  • Shaping

    Computerized Hammering, Pressure Point Technology

Physical

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  • Size

    18" (45.72cm)

  • Weight

    Medium

  • UPC Code

    840553014143

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About Meinl Classics Custom Dark

Full frequency range with a wide, full spread. Explosive attack, strong projection with a touch of warmth due to additional hammering.

With an epic character you define in a moment's notice, these are not your standard power cymbals.
We've all been there. Your energy is soaring. Maybe you're with a band, and everyone is really clicking, or you've reached the height of your practice session. You hit the last chorus of the song, and it feels like it's time to rip open the roof above you.

There's no holding back now.
And once it's done, that's when it hits you-you aren't worn out because you haven't been playing through your cymbals. Your sticks may be chewed to pieces but you didn't lose touch with nuance and complexity along the way. You sat comfortably on top of the mix with a serious punch but without overpowering with a glassy ring.

The best part You're still energized.
This is how we started making Classics Custom Dark cymbals. We put ourselves in the driver's seat and asked how we can get to this feeling. We wanted all the great things that come with power, along with a dialed-in sustain and a shadowy mosaic of complex sound. Wave goodbye to bright overtones-it's going to get dark.

Classics Custom Dark Cymbals pack a punch. Period.
They are designed for players who need cymbals that cut with agility. They give you plenty of snap to be heard among a dense mix of electric guitars, while their presence echoes the darker nature of a deeply hammered cymbal.

The cymbals do this because of:
• Extra hammering - you'll notice some of the craters are DEEP (hammering darkens and dries the sound while adding tonal complexity)
• Additional lathing - bands of exposed brightly colored bronze accent the dark finish to help dial-in overtones
• The use of B12 bronze - a solid, reliable and loud alloy that doesn't sound choked when you lay into it

Features
• B12 bronze alloy (88% copper and 12% tin)
• Extra deep hammering
• Lathe formed profile
• Dark finish
• Aggressive, yet dark and warm
• For power or fusion players
• Large selection of standard and effects cymbals
• Made in Germany

Meinl Classics Custom Dark Features

  • 18" Classics Custom Dark crash cymbal - Classics Custom Dark crashes are a top choice for players who want a heavy metal sound without high pitch overtones - you get all of the cutting attack on the front end without a glassy sustain
  • Dark finish with extra hammering - A highly specialized finishing process leaves this cymbal with shadowy tones and plenty of volume - extra deep hammering adds complexity to its character by shaping warmth and dryness into its intense attack
  • Explosive cymbals for power players - Classics Custom Dark cymbals open up to deliver an energetic drive at loud dynamics, making them a sure bet for high octane styles like rock and metal
  • Made from B12 bronze alloy - Consisting of 88% copper and 12% tin
  • A finish unlike any other - The dark finish is a part of the cymbal making process, not just a coating that can wear off overtime - the look will last a lifetime of playing, traveling and buffing (for those of us who want our gear looking brand new)
  • High-tech computerized manufacturing
  • Outstanding sound qualities and dark look

Key Features

  • Unleash explosive energy with this 18" Meinl crash cymbal, perfect for rock and metal.
  • Experience rich, dark tones with B12 bronze; this cymbal adds depth to any drum kit.
  • The medium weight of this crash cymbal offers balanced sustain, ideal for studio use.
  • Computer-hammered Meinl cymbal delivers a musical sound, enhancing your fusion performances.
  • Achieve a high-mid pitch with a dark timbre, great for accents in pop and rock music.
  • Enjoy medium-to-high volume; this crash cymbal cuts through the mix for live settings.

What's in the box:

  • Meinl 18" Classics Custom Dark Crash Cymbal
  • Meinl 2 Year Limited Warranty