The Benny Greb Signature 18" Quick Sand Ride is inspired by the iconic jazz and funk sound of the 70s and 80s. It is a small but heavy ride modelled on the symphonic cymbals used as rides in the past, which have developed their popular characteristic sound through "misuse" (frequent repairs). The "sound notch" in combination with the sandblasted surface give the Quick Sand Ride its modified, pre-aged character with remarkable clarity, control and a complex sound image. Hand-hammered in Turkey from B20 bronze.The unusual sandblasted surface gives a soft feel and a distinctive matt finish. Its deep, dark and somewhat dry washy sound is neither too soft nor too loud. With its excellent stick response and short sustain, the Byzance Vintage series allows you to play powerfully and always remain in full control. The sound is suitable for all styles of music that are not in the upper decibel range.
The 20" Byzance Traditional Polyphonic Ride is the perfect ride cymbal for versatile drummers thanks to its different playing surfaces and wide-ranging sound possibilities. It offers a fast response and a unique, open sound both when crashing the cymbal and when playing ride figures. The extra large bell in raw finish makes the cymbal very versatile with its very clear and dry sound.Their hammered and twisted surface, warm sounds and the choice of different models seem very traditional. Nevertheless, these drum cymbals are the perfect choice when versatility is required. There are rides with a buttery soft feel, but also crashes in different weights that cover a wide range of sounds. Traditional sound and acoustic uniqueness are combined in each of these cymbals.
A balance of concise ping and voluminous wash, combined with a powerful bell. The Thoma Lang design pattern creates a stylish visual highlight on the bell. Hand-hammered in Turkey from B20 bronze.The drum cymbals in the Byzance Brilliant series are made from B20 bronze and hand-hammered in Turkey to the highest quality standards. They are then given their extraordinary brilliant finish using state-of-the-art methods in the Meinl Factory in Germany. Heavy models in the series have a direct, penetrating sound, while the thinner versions have a shimmering, warm sound. The combination of this warm sound and their unique assertiveness make the Byzance Brilliant models one of the most versatile cymbal series ever.
Z Custom crashes add unrivalled power and energy to any drum kit. When harder music demands maximum volume, Z Custom crashes stand out from the stage mix, projecting with brightness, power and volume.30 years after its introduction, an icon of the Zildjian cymbal family returns to our portfolio. The redesigned Z Custom series delivers powerful, explosive, bright and cutting sounds for drummers looking to unleash their sound in metal, punk, hard rock and more. A revised design improves the musicality, feel and durability of these legendary cymbals. With their brilliant finish and the classic star pattern of the original Z Custom, they look as good as they sound. The unmistakable Z Custom sound cuts through any mix and delivers fat tones for limitless musical expression.
Z Custom crashes add unrivalled power and energy to any drum kit. When harder music demands maximum volume, Z Custom crashes stand out from the stage mix, projecting with brightness, power and volume.30 years after its introduction, an icon of the Zildjian cymbal family returns to our portfolio. The redesigned Z Custom series delivers powerful, explosive, bright and cutting sounds for drummers looking to unleash their sound in metal, punk, hard rock and more. A revised design improves the musicality, feel and durability of these legendary cymbals. With their brilliant finish and the classic star pattern of the original Z Custom, they look as good as they sound. The unmistakable Z Custom sound cuts through any mix and delivers fat tones for limitless musical expression.
The Pure Alloy Custom Crash has a "Custom Smoked-Bronze" top and a "Brilliant" underside, which gives the crash its assertiveness and "shimmering" response. The medium-thin weighting gives the crash a short sustain.
Power stands for the loudest, brightest and most assertive cymbals from Istanbul Agop's popular XIST series. Despite their high weight, these cymbals offer a very dynamic, open playing feel and are very versatile.
The Trash Crashes of the Brilliant series are based on thin cymbals that are completely turned on both sides and polished to a high gloss. They produce a full spectrum of trashy sounds with short sustain. The hand-hammering in combination with the different sized holes creates a soft, "buttery" playing feel, but with sufficient volume and aggressiveness when necessary.
Meinl Cymbal Mutes were developed to dampen the vibrations of the cymbals and thus significantly reduce the volume. The soft material reduces the attack to a minimum, resulting in almost no sustain. Hours of practice without disturbing the neighbours is therefore possible without any problems.
The new K Paper Thin Crashes are a classic example of Zildjian's greatest strengths - recalling the most significant moments in the company's 400-year history, leading the way in cymbal innovation and rewarding the confidence of drummers around the world with cymbals that meet and exceed the demands of players in the modern era.Zildjian began offering Paper Thin cymbals back in the 1950s. After a thorough review of more than 70 years of cymbal trends for musical needs that still exist today, the result is a resounding response to years of customer demand for the return of this weight class. Thanks to new developments from Zildjian's research and development team, this new range complements the iconic K family with 18, 19, 20, 21 and 22 crashes that combine the popular Paper Thin qualities with the unique characteristics of larger cymbal sizes.As strong as they are light, the K Paper Thin cymbals offer an explosive, dark crash with fast decay and a buttery smooth under-stick feel. A key feature is a novel three-stage hammering process that allows for flexibility and tonal nuances that contribute to the unique signature of these crashes. The very thin profiles allow for additional shimmer when crashing and provide a low-end resonance not found anywhere else in the K family.
Power stands for the loudest, brightest and most assertive cymbals from Istanbul Agop's popular XIST series. Despite their high weight, these cymbals offer a very dynamic, open playing feel and are very versatile.
The Meinl Classics cymbals are characterised by their well-matched sounds and outstanding quality within their price range. They also offer the semi-professional musician an exceptionally large selection of different cymbal types. The beautifully shiny surface is the result of a special turning technique.
The magnetic Meinl cymbal tuners, developed in co-operation with Benny Greb, make it possible to quickly and easily adjust the cymbal to the desired sound. All you have to do is attach the magnets to the top and bottom of the cymbal. Depending on the position of the cymbal tuners, the duration of the sustain, the damping of the sound and the volume of the cymbal can be influenced.
The C2 (C Squared) Ride was developed together with Meinl Cymbal Artist Chris Coleman and combines the various demands he places on a ride cymbal in a versatile yet powerful cymbal. Based on a heavy blank, this ride has a very steep profile. Both are needed to achieve the stick response and presence Chris wants. The holes on the edge, which are unusual for a ride cymbal, allow better control over the swing of the ride and give it the definition Chris wants in order to assert itself in the mix. The thick bell asserts itself perfectly in the band context and gets its warm and musical character from the additional hand hammering. The natural surface and the special holes on the edge give the ride its penetrating character and also make it a visual highlight in any setup. Chris Coleman: "I wanted a cymbal that could be used in a variety of ways so that I didn't always have to take different ride cymbals with me. With this ride I can cover many sounds, it offers me exactly what I've always been looking for and fits perfectly into the mix."
Biting, dark and fast response with short sustain. The visually striking surface finish combines a dark finish in the centre with a fully turned and perfectly polished outer edge.