cymbal guide 2009

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cymbal guide 2009

Cymbal Guide 2009
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Cymbal Guide 2009
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Our MISSION
PrODuCTION
ArTISTS
EVENTS
MEINL DruM FESTIVAL
CYMBALS
PErFECT rIDE
QuICK VIEW
DruM GEAr
MErCHANDISE
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Des Kensel with his band
High on Fire backstage,
GIGANTOUR 2008
MEINL CYMBALS
Our company was founded in 1951 by my father, Roland Meinl.
Since then, we have become one of the leading cymbal manu
facturers worldwide. Back then and through today and beyond,
our success is based on the four company principles:
AuTHENTICITY; FrOM DruMMErS FOr DruMMErS
All of the keypersons in our operation are accomplished drummers
themselves. They live drums and their job 24/7. Being authentic is
nothing we are desperately trying to be. We are drummers first.
Every major decision that we make is evaluated from a drummer’s
point of view first. For us, that is the key to everything.
roland Meinl
Company Founder,
1929 - 2007
BEING A STEP AHEAD. FOr uS, INNOVATION IS EVErYTHING
We are not content to rest on our laurels. As a result of many inten
sive discussions with musicians of all styles, we are continuously
developing new sounds and optimizing our current range. We have
proved and established our leading position in the field of research
and development of new alloys in cymbal production.
rESPONSIBILITY FOr Our FELLOW MAN AND THE ENVIrONMENT
We don’t simply measure our success by sales figures alone. The
way in which we achieve these figures is just as important to us. As
a familyrun company, we strive to combine business with decency.
We respect our employees, our customers, our musicians, and our
environment. A sense of responsibility towards our fellow man and
the environment does not necessarily conflict with competitiveness
and profitability.
reinhold Meinl
TOP QuALITY INSTruMENTS
Our production facility is the most modern of its kind in the world.
The instruments we make here are of the highest quality in terms
of production methods and the materials we use. This guarantees
maximum player satisfaction, the best possible sounds, and lasting
playing pleasure. It makes us proud when musicians confirm that
Meinl cymbals...inspire!
Reinhold Meinl
Owner
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TO PrOTECT THE WOrLD
WE LIVE IN
å Our rESPONSIBILITIES INCLuDE
METAL rECYCLING
All of the metal waste emerging from the production process is returned to our
raw material suppliers. There those valuable metal components will be entirely
recycled.
PrOTECTING THE ENVIrONMENT IS AN ESSENTIAL PArT
OF WHAT DEFINES uS AND Our DAY TO DAY ACTIVITIES.
WATEr CONSErVATION
A specially developed vacuum distillation system for our cymbal degreasing
unit enables us to save approx. 90,000 liters (23,775 gallons) of drinking water
per year.
At Meinl, it is of utmost importance to ensure that all of our operations are being
executed utilizing the highest possible level of environmental care and preserva
tion. When buying a Meinl cymbal, you can be sure of this. You have our word.
CLEAN AIr EXHAuST
Specially engineered airfiltration systems for our polishing and lacquering ma
chines ensure the exhaust of only pure and clean air back into the environment.
SAVING ELECTrICITY
To keep our electricity usage at a minimum level, all of the buildings are equip
ped with motion sensors. Additionally, a centralized lighting and machinery
control panel prevents the unnecessary waste of electricity.
PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM
Our own solarpowerplant (PhotovoltaicSystem) produces approx. 50,000
kilowatt hours every year which we feed into the public electricity system. This
is enough energy to supply 16 houses with the electricity needed, or to cover
onethird of our own electrical demands.
rENEWABLE ENErGY
All of the electricity used in our facility is produced from renewable energies and
comes from water power plants. By doing this we reduce the carbon monoxide
emission, which the production of the electricity for our operations would cause
if normal energies were used, from 200 tons per year, down to zero.
METAL rECYCLING
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WATEr CONSErVATION
CLEAN AIr EXHAuST
SAVING ELECTrICITY
PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM
WASTE rECYCLING
For us it goes without saying that all of the different kinds of waste, such as
paper, plastic, cardboard, styrofoam, biological litter, and other components
are disposed separately. Waste is a valuable raw material and should be treated
as such by recycling.
This Catalog is printed on paper made of PEFC certified timber.
PEFC supports international consensus on forests’ vital role in fighting climate change.
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A STEP AHEAD
THE WOrLD’S MOST MODErN
CYMBAL PrODuCTION
State of the art machinery is used in our German factory. The results are cymbals
of the highest quality and the best possible sound and consistency. Our cymbal
manufacturing facility is unequalled worldwide in terms of hightech engineering
and efficiency.
CNC uNIT
This CNC unit (computerized numerical
control) lathes the cymbals. Due to its
computerization, this process is repeated
in exactly the same way with every cymbal.
This results in a constant level of quality for
every instrument in terms of sound and look.
uLTrASOuND DEFATTING
This specially developed machine uses
ultrasonic waves and special liquids to
degrease the cymbal surface resulting in
the best possible cleanliness and optical
desirability of the cymbal’s finish.
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TrADITIONALLY HANDCrAFTED
IN Our OWN TurKISH CYMBAL SMITHY
Here, every cymbal is made by hand, from start to finish.
Unique pieces of art are created using ancient craftsmen
skills passed on through generations.
CASTING
It all begins by melting the two components, copper
(80%) and tin (20%) and casting the bronze. This pro
cess is done by only the most experienced craftsmen.
It’s a crucial step for the cymbal’s final sound.
LATHING
A lot of intuition is needed when lathing the cymbals
by hand. This process not only reveals the cymbal’s
surface, it also fine tunes its tone. Again, years and
years of experience are necessary to handlathe a
cymbal.
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THE BEST OF BOTH WOrLDS
TrADITIONALLY HANDCrAFTED
kMb20
kByzance
WOLFGANG HAFFNEr
q (GErMANY)
»I PLAY HAND HAMMErED CYMBALS, ‘CAuSE
THEY SOuND AS INDIVIDuAL AS I DO.«
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HIGH-TECH COMPuTErIZED MANuFACTurING
kSoundcaster
kMb10
kMb8
kGeneration X
kClassics
kMCS
kHCS
LANG
q THOMAS
(AuSTrIA)
»I NEED EQuIPMENT THAT
IS 100% CONSISTENT
AND rELIABLE
- WHENEVEr, WHErEVEr
- juST LIKE ME.«
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åDEFINING THE SOuND
Anytime a drummer enters the studio,
the sound that is captured in that session
remains forever.
STuDIO SOuND
»MEINL CYMBALS ALWAYS DELIVEr THE SOuNDS THAT
I’M EXPECTING TO HEAr. I CAN ALWAYS rELY ON THEM
TO GET THE jOB DONE rIGHT THE FIrST TIME«
Jason Bittner (Shadows Fall)
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»I’ve been using other cymbals for years, but
not anymore. Meinl cymbals have a sound
that’s all their own. Finally a cymbal that has
its own personality. They record with explo
sive top end and rich fullness on the bottom.
Rock music has been waiting for a sound like
this. Meinl is defining the drum sound for a
new generation of Rock bands.«
Nick Raskulinecz,
Grammy Winning Producer
Jason Bittner tracked the drums
for Shadows Fall’s 2007 release
“Threads of Life” at Studio 606 in
Northridge, CA.
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LIVE SOuND
ENDurING THE EXTrEMES
»I HAVE BEEN PLAYING MEINL CYMBALS FOr MOrE THAN
TEN YEArS NOW. I uSE SOuNDCASTEr CuSTOM AND
BYZANCE SErIES CYMBALS. THEY HAVE TO ENDurE
EXTrEME SITuATIONS BECAuSE OF MY PLAYING STYLE
AND PYrOTECHNICAL EFFECTS DurING Our SHOWS.
THEY SOuND GrEAT NIGHT AFTEr NIGHT.«
Christoph Schneider (Rammstein)
åCuTTING THrOuGH
For arenas and on big stages, cymbals are
exposed to lots of challenges.
»»Schneider's
Schneider's Meinl cymbals have to
cut through Rammstein's monstrous
guitar sounds. The ride and hihat
are his most personal cymbals in
his setup and are therefore essen
essen
sound.«
tial for the band's sound.
Rossi Rossberg,
drumtech for Rammstein
since 2005
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The Band die Fantastischen Vier about their Drummer Flo Dauner
YOU ARE ONLY AS
GOOD AS YOUR
DRUMMER
q Flo Dauner
> Besides playing with Paul van
Dyk, Nexworld and German Pop Idol, Flo has been
the drummer for Germany’s Hip Hop Superstars
“Die Fantastischen Vier” for many years. He has
been essential in shaping the band’s sound and
in helping them achieve their success.
kSMUDO: To begin with, Flo is a great guy.
Also, he is one of the best and most groovy
drummers in Germany.
kMICHI BECK: Flo has been playing drums with
us for the last 15 years. Throughout that time
we have received numerous awards like “ECHO”
or “COMET” for best German live-act. Why?
If nothing else then because we have the best
drummer in Germany ;o)
Thanks f.l.o.
kTHOMAS D.: Flo Dauner, a wonderful human
being and machine-like drummer. Flo is one of the
coolest guys I know, and is also an unparalleled
drummer. Total commitment, passion, and unbe
lievable timing. I have to say though that in the
15 years we have played together, he has made
only about 3 to 4 mistakes.
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jOHN BOECKLIN // Devil Driver
When drumming in extreme measure,
you physically need to find those un
tapped muscles and mind power for
your body to allow it.
KEVIN LANE // White Chapel
Being in an extreme style of music is
very demanding in terms of physical
endurance. Using all of your limbs is
necessary at all times, so I basically
couldn’t touch a skateboard if my life
depended on it.
rOMAIN GOuLON // Necrophagist
THE NEED
FOr SPEED
Extreme drumming also refers to the
mental side of playing. Technicality,
odd meters, unusual fills, and cymbal
phrasings are some extreme steps to
master.
WOrLD CLASS ATHLETES
EXTrEME METAL DruMMErS WOrK HArDEr THAN
PrOFESSIONAL ATHLETES. HErE IS WHAT SOME OF
THE WOrLD’S MOST EXTrEME DruMMErS HAVE TO
SAY ABOuT THEIr SPOrT.
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jON rICE // job for a Cowboy
I sweat buckets at every show.
That’s what has kept me skinny as a
rail throughout my tenure in extreme
metal bands.
jON rICE (jOB FOr A COWBOY)
Sounds of the Underground Tour
Orlando, FL
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»THE 23" FITS MY
STYLE PErFECTLY«
jEAN PAuL GASTEr (CLuTCH)
THE ALL NEW 23" rIDE
ENHANCED TONE AND DYNAMICS
Because I play a basic set up, I need for
each of my cymbals to have a wide variety of
sounds, tones, and most importantly dyna
mics. Each of these cymbals should have a
cutting bell and should be capable of produ
cing a punchy crisp ping, a dark washing tone
and also a heavy crash. I find that large hand
hammered cymbals do this job the best, with
the Meinl 23" ride cymbals truly fulfilling all of
these duties.
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Interview with Mikey B
THE HEAVY
METAL
DREAM
MIKEY B, DRUMTECH, SPEAKS ABOUT LIFE WITH
CHRIS ADLER AND LAMB OF GOD
How is it teching for one of the world's
best Metal Drummers out there right
now?
Mikey B: Working with Chris has been
of the most challenging jobs I've ever
done. He's very particular about his
drum set-up. He's extremely precise
in his approach to playing and is al
ways progressing stylistically-spea
king. He demands excellence of me
as a technician in his on-going efforts
to push the envelope of drumming in
the pursuit of perfection.
Mikey B and Chris Adler (Lamb of God)
Backstage, Unholy Alliance Tour 2006
Cincinnati, OH
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Are you living the heavy metal dream?
Mikey B: I get to travel the world with
my friends, doing something I love to
Mikey B
Drumtech for Chris Adler
since 2005
do, working for one of the best me
tal bands in the industry, and getting
paid to do it. Yes, I am truly living the
heavy metal dream.
How are your experiences working
with Meinl?
Mikey B: Meinl is an outstanding re
putable company that is passionate
about their work. They have excellent
lines of cymbals that represent an ex
ploration of sound, making for a per
fect marriage between the ideas of the
artists and the cymbals they produce.
It's a pleasure to work with them.
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11:47 am
10:35 am
10:51 am
6:14 pm
2:30 pm
7:31 pm
9:01 pm
Touring is a lot of sitting around trying to find something
better to do, mixed with moments of sitting around doing
the one thing I love most…playing drums.
8:58 pm
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DErEK rODDY:
»HAvING THINGS TO HELP GET
AWAY FROM THE DAILY LIFE OF
TOURING IS ESSENTIAL TO
GETTING THROUGH A TOUR…
WITHOUT kILLING A BAND
MEMBER…AT LEAST FOR ME.«
My practice station
would be the biggest
“need” for me, as I love
playing so much. Along
with that...reading ma
terial, listening material,
coffee, personal space
and a clean room to rest
in…can be a life saver out
there.
å KEEPING MY CHOPS uP
k PRACTICINg
is key at staying on top of my game.
k TOIlETRIES
Can’t leave home without them.
Clean body, clean mind.
k COFFEE AND COKE
Caffeine is not a bad vice to have...
k READINg
is essential. Strong
mind, strong body.
OPEN YOur SuITCASE
BEING ON THE rOAD CAN BE FuN...
Or IT CAN BE A NIGHTMArE.
k My IPOD
Tunes for the road and tunes
to play along to. Songs that
inspire me and songs to inspire
with.
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TruE BAVArIAN STYLE
very unusual, but at the same time
very entertaining, are the little trailers
that these guys perform as an intro
duction to the rudimental segments on
the DvD.
ON THE SET OF
BENNY GrEB’S
DVD TAPING
MY BrASS BAND
Here I am performing with my brass
band consisting of the incredible
Rainer Winterschladen (trumpet),
Sebastian Hoffmann (trombone), and
Uli krug (Sousaphone) in the beau
tiful Mendelssohn Saal in Hamburg.
It’s usually used for classical music
recordings.
Benny is one of our main international artists and also
a close friend to Meinl. We are proud and honoured to
sponsor him and to be a part of his exciting DvD. The
concept he introduces is revolutionary and of timeless
value for many drumming generations to come.
THE ALPHABET OF rHYTHM
This is a shot from the first chapter
where I introduce the alphabet. We
had to travel a lot and spend some
money to get that thing built. It tur
ned out great.
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THE OrCHESTrA STuDIO IN HAMBurG
We were lucky to be able to film a solo
performance, a “Grebfruit” song, and
the 3rd chapter in this awesome loca
tion. This studio has an unbelievable
sound.
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Our ArTIST
rELATIONS
TEAM…
NoRBERT ANd JASoN BITTNER SETTING uP HIS
KIT AT THE WITH FuLL FoRCE FESTIVAL
GOING ABOVE AND BEYOND
THE CALL OF DuTY
CHRIS WITH THoMAS NooNAN ANd
AARoN GILLESPIE AT MAyHEM FESTIVAL
CHrIS ADLEr ABOuTT CHrIS BrEWEr
THOMAS LANG ABOuT NOrBErT SAEMANN
»TO ME, CHRIS IS THE FACE OF MEINL CYMBALS«
»NORBERT IS ALSO IN PART RESPONSIBLE FOR MY SUCCESS IN THE DRUMMING WORLD«
The relationship Chris and I have, be
gan around 2003. I had recently com
pleted my rather extensive cymbal
setup with another company and had
been out touring on a new LAMB OF
GOD record. Chris reached out and
attempted to introduce me to Meinl
Cymbals, but I was not interested. We
decided to keep a dialog open, but
not try and force anything. Eventually
I called Chris for a very direct conver
sation. I told him that even if we went
through every line and found cymbals
that sounded as good as what I was
playing, it would not be good enough.
They had to sound better. "Hey man,
no problem," he said undaunted.
I was finding interesting and unique
sounds that complemented my play
ing. One very big problem became ap
parent though. My ride cymbal. I had
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CHRIS MEETS CHRIS BACKSTAGE
a ride from the early 70's that was a
defining part of my sound. Chris went
through and sent out every possible
option for me, even several prototy
pes. No luck. This went on for seve
ral months, there didn't seem to be
a solution, and neither of us wanted
a compromise. Totally unexpected,
Chris called me with an invitation to
the Meinl factory in Germany to sit
down with the entire team in order to
create the perfect ride cymbal. Seri
ously? I jumped at the chance and off
we went.
The meeting itself was interesting....
here I was, a relatively new player on
the scene, barely known outside of
the US and I'm in a boardroom with
the heads of the company, the mar
keting team and the factory workers.
The questions were appropriate,
but intense. "You can't find one ride
cymbal we make that you like? Why
do you need such a specific sound
and what is it that you are missing?"
I couldn't properly explain since my
German isn't great, but it seemed like
everyone was willing to listen. How
ever there was still a slight question
of why. What happened next was far
and away the deciding factor for me
to work with Chris and Meinl cym
bals. The team was speaking to each
other in German about my answers
and potential design challenges.
Chris interrupted. "This guy is impor
tant to my work and this company. He
speaks for a lot of players I am wor
king with and we need to be listening
and ready to work on this." Several
weeks later I had the prototypes of
the 24" Pure American Metal Ride at
my house. This was the largest, hea
viest cymbal Meinl has ever made,
and it is perfect.
My story is not unusual. Take a look at
the Meinl roster. Most of those play
ers have a similar story to tell about
Chris Brewer. His determination to
make Meinl cymbals the best and
work with the people he believes in is
uncommon and irreplaceable.
To me, Chris is the face of Meinl cym
bals. I've learned through him that
this is a company that believes in its
products and its future. Never con
tent to hope the products are good
enough, driven to outdo itself and the
industry, just like Chris himself.
He's also a pretty good drinking buddy.
Norbert isn’t just the best A&R guy in
the drum business, he’s also a crea
tive businessman, an accomplished
drummer, and an all around great guy.
He’s become a close friend to me and
my family. To me working with Nor
bert is never just business, it’s always
great fun and a real pleasure. Not only
is Norbert directly responsible for the
huge success of the Meinl company in
the recent years, but he’s also in part
responsible for my personal success
in the drumming world. He’s done an
amazing job understanding my musi
cal needs, providing incredible service
and support when I am touring, and
he’s being a rocksolid A&R manager
who represents me in a creative and
professional way. He’s been a brother
and accomplice to me through all the
madness and mayhem of the music
business and a friend who has always
supported me through years of tou
ring & performing all over the world.
No matter how stressful and crazy
my work and my life gets sometimes,
I always know I can trust and rely on
Norbert. He’s the best in the biz.
NoRBERT ANd THoMAS HANGING ouT AT THE BEACH
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THE WOrLD
IS Our STAGE
MEINL DruM FESTIVAL 2009
ruSSIA / MOSCOW
ADAMS DruM FESTIVAL 2008
NETHErLANDS / ITTErVOOrT
q niCk d'Virgilio
June 2009
September 14
MuSIKMESSE 2008
GErMANY / FrANKFurT
q oli rubow, Felix
lehrmann, jost niCkel,
benny greb
March 1215
MONTrEAL DruMFEST 2008
CANADA / MONTrEAL
q wolFgang haFFner,
eriC bodreault
DruMMEr LIVE 2008
ENGLAND / LONDON
qtreVor lawrenCe jr
October 2526
BEYErDYNAMIC DruMDAY 2008
GErMANY / HEILBrONN
q
reinhard sChwarzinger,
Felix lehrmann, jost
niCkel, Flo dauner
June 1415
February 23
MEINL DruM FESTIVAL 2008
GErMANY / GuTENSTETTEN
qjost niCkel, johnny rabb,
jaska raatikainen, benny greb
daniel sVensson
Felix pollard
MODErN DruMMEr
FESTIVAL 2008
uSA / PurCHASE, NY
q derek roddy
September 2021
MIKE TErrANA
CLINIC TOur 2008
PHILIPINES,
THAILAND, KOrEA,
TAIWAN
June 1521
September 0607
SALON DE MuSIQuE 2008
FrANCE / PArIS
q niCk d'Virgilio
September 1213
WINTEr NAMM SHOW 2008
uSA / ANAHEIM, CA
January 1720
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PASIC 2008
uSA / AuSTIN, TX
q derek roddy
November 0608
SuPErDruMMING 2008
AuSTrIA / GMuNDEN
q thomas lang, benny greb
wolFgang haFFner, ralF
gustke, Felix lehrmann,
stephan maass
October 1819
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MATT CLArK
(MAYLENE AND THE SONS OF DISASTEr)
jOrMA VIK
(THE BrONX)
MEINL ON
VANS WArPED
TOur 2008
NATE NOVArrO
(COBrA STArSHIP)
THE LEGENDArY TOur rOLLS ON
MOE CArLSON
(PrOTEST THE HErO)
DANIEL WILLIAMS
(THE DEVIL WEArS PrADA)
ETHAN LuCK
(rELIENT K)
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MENT
jEFF FABB WITH HIS BAND IN THIS MO
MICHAEL jOCHuM
(jONATHAN DAVIS)
TrIVETT WINGO
(THE SWOrD)
jASON BITTNEr
(SHADOWS FALL)
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DErEK KErSWILL
(KINGDOM OF SOrrOW )
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N)
BrANN DAILOr (MASTODO
AArON GILLESPIE
(uNDErOATH)
MEINL ON
MAYHEM
FESTIVAL 2008
THOMAS NOONAN
(36 CrAZYFISTS)
THE NEW METAL TOur
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DANIEL SVENSSON
(IN FLAMES)
jASKA rAATIKAINEN
(CHILDrEN OF BODOM )
jON rICE
(jOB FOr A COWBOY)
DES KENSEL
(HIGH ON FIrE)
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A TWo dAy FESTIVAL
FoR dRuMMERS
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MOrE THAN 2,000 VISITOrS OVEr TWO DAYS AND SOME OF Our
MOST POPuLAr ENDOrSEES MADE THE FOurTH MEINL DruM
FESTIVAL THE MOST SuCCESSFuL ONE EVEr!
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SATuRdAy – Ed
uCATIoN dAy
jOHNNY rABB
PANEL DISCuSSION
MASTERCLASSES, A PANEL dISCuSSIoN ANd
CyMBAL SEMINAR ANSWEREd EVERy QuESTIoN
CYMBAL TEST
»I WAS THErE FOr TWO DAYS
Benny lets a member of the audience
sit in during his masterclass.
One day for teaching and one day for performing.
I was really impressed by the audience when I
was teaching. It was so quiet you could hear a
pin drop. Everybody tried to get as much infor
mation as possible. They received lots of charts
with practice material and I made sure that I got
a copy of the other drummers’ handouts as well.«
Jost Nickel (Jan Delay)
jOST NICKEL
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o RM A N
SuNdAy – PERF
CES
PLAyING AT THE '08 MEINL dRuM FESTIVAL:
BENNy GREB JoST NICKEL FELIX PoLLARd
dANIEL SVENSSoN JoHNNy RABB THoMAS
düRRFELd JASKA RAATIKAINEN
It seems as if every artist who has played at our festival so far performs at his absolute peak. Some
of their best solo drum performances ever happened here. This is one way in which our artists give
something back to us for the years of support we have given them.
jOHNNY rABB (u.S.S.A)
BENNY GrEB (jErOBEAM)
THOMAS DürrFELD
DANIEL SVENSSON (IN FLAMES)
jASK A rAATIKAINEN
(CHILDrEN OF BODOM)
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FELIX POLL ArD
(LIONEL rICHIE)
jOST NICK EL (jAN DELAY)
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FrOM DruMMErS
FOr DruMMErS
DruM FESTIVAL ATTENDEE CHrISTIAN BENNING PICTurED WITH BENNY GrEB
AND THOMAS DürrFELD HAD THIS TO SAY:
»THE DruM PErFOrMANCES ON THE SECOND DAY HAVE BEEN THE BEST EVEr.«
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The Meinl Drum Festival is about family. Drum
enthusiasts from all over the world gather together
each year at this event because of their love for
drumming and the strong camaraderie which results
from it. The Meinl Drum Festival has an awesome
inspiring vibe, leaving all who have participated and
attended with an assurance of why we all do what
we do.
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Listen!
CONTENT PRODUCTS
Hear each cymbal at www.meinlcymbals.com/products
hear it at meinlcymbals.de
Perfect Ride
Aggressive sound, aggressive design
• B20 Bronze Alloy
• Musicality and maximum projection • Brilliant finish
• Hand hammered into shape
Tradition and Individuality
• Utmost in musicality
• Hand hammered into shape • Extensive range
Total innovation and character
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• Different sounds
• Innovative concepts
• High-tech computerized manufacturing
Traditional 62
Brilliant 66
DArk 70
Extra Dry 74
Finding the ultimate form of expression
60
High quality and a wide selection of models
80
Absolute quality and sound
88
New style, new sound
• B8 Bronze Alloy
• Excellent craftsmanship
• Extensive selection of different models
• Outstanding sound characteristics
100
102
110
JAzz 76
Experience brilliance and warmth
• Brilliant finish
• High-tech computerized hammering
soundcaster Custom 82
soundcaster Fusion 86
Innovative sound, Innovative design
• Innovative concept
• Cutting yet warm sound
A new standard of sound and performance
• B8 Bronze Alloy
• Outstanding finish
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• Precise with high energy levels
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• B8 Bronze Alloy
• Harmonically matched
• MS63 Alloy
• Specially matched
• Outstanding sound
• Unbeatable value
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• Outstanding quality
• Unbeatable value
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Quick View
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Drum GEar
128
Merchandise
134
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rECOMMENDED STYLES
Heavy Metal | Punk | Alternative | Hard Rock | Rock
AGGrESSIVE SOuND, AGGrESSIVE DESIGN
· B20 BrONZE ALLOY
· HAND HAMMErED INTO SHAPE
· BrILLIANT FINISH
· MuSICALITY AND MAXIMuM PrOjECTION
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Meinl’s Mb20 cymbals are a combination of superior materials,
craftsmanship and strength, resulting in an aggressive sound. They
are heavy cymbals which have been developed to meet all of the
requirements for today’s hard hitting drummers playing loud music.
www.meinlcymbals.com/mb20
Ultrasonic cleansing device
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rOCK SPLASHES
HIHATS
CrASHES
rOCK CHINAS
A loud, tight highpitched sound
with an extremely direct and cutting
attack. A very durable splash.
HEAVY SOuNDWAVE
MEDIuM HEAVY
Aggressive, powerful and loud with
a penetrating, energetic open hihat
and a cutting chick.
Explosive with fast response, bright tonality
with powerful feeling. Medium to heavy weight
boosting its volume, making them the perfect
sonic complement to the Mb20 heavy crashes.
Hand hammered Rock China with an aggressive
and brash sound. Effective for riding, accenting
and effects.
10" MB20-10RS-B
12" MB20-12RS-B
14" MB20-14HSW-B
15" MB20-15HSW-B
WHAT’S uNIQuE ABOuT
MB20 HIHATS?
The Mb20 hihat models have been designed
for loud music. They are slightly heavier
than the usual hihats and are available in 14"
and 15" soundwave versions which result in
a powerful sound that’s dominant and cuts
through any given volume.
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18" MB20-18RCH-B
20" MB20-20RCH-B
16" MB20-16MHC-B
18" MB20-18MHC-B
20" MB20-20MHC-B
HEAVY
A mix of explosive power and tone for
cutting projection. Loud and direct with
a clarified response.
16"
17"
18"
19"
20"
MB20-16HC-B
MB20-17HC-B
MB20-18HC-B
MB20-19HC-B
MB20-20HC-B
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rIDES
HEAVY BELL rIDES
PurE METAL rIDE
Massive bell, extreme heavy weight
and highly polished finish make this
cymbal a distinctive ride with out
standing sound qualities for louder
musical settings.
24" MB20-24PMR-B
Includes a free 24" Professional
Cymbal Bag
MEDIuM HEAVY
Highly polished finish and medium
heavy weight gives a defined clear stick
definition with a nice wash.
20" MB20-20MHR-B
HEAVY
Heavier weight and highly polished finish
gives a bright, dry and glassy ping.
Excellent stick definition with medium sustain.
20" MB20-20HR-B
21" MB20-21HR-B
22" MB20-22HR-B
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Solid, large bell produces a clear,
dominant sound with fullbodied attack.
Loud and powerful, yet musical.
20" MB20-20HBR-B NEW
22" MB20-22HBR-B
WHAT’S THE CHrIS ADLEr
»PurE METAL rIDE« ALL ABOuT?
Failure. The inspiration of the Pure Metal Ride
is failure – across the board. No one seemed
to be able to create a ride cymbal that had such
a personality that it could stand up and control
a rhythm, a kit, or even an entire band. To me,
a ride cymbal is as important to my sound as my
kick or snare and anything less than perfect is
unacceptable. It took me years to understand for
myself and then be able to explain exactly what
that perfect sound was – and Meinl listened.
We built this together from the ground up
experimenting with measurements, weights and
different metals, traveling to the factory in
Germany and bashing prototype after prototype
behind my kit until the choice became crystal
clear. Together we have succeeded at creating
what has been missing from cymbal lines for
years. A ride cymbal with an incredibly powerful,
unique voice of its own that is based purely on
what we as players want – not what some company thinks fits a trend. If you’ve never questioned
your ride sound before, try the Pure Metal Ride
and you will not only understand why you should
have, you never will again.
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TRAdITIoNAL
BRILLIANT
dARK
EXTRA dRy
JAzz
rECOMMENDED STYLES
Alternative | Rock | Country | Pop | Jazz | Fusion | Latin
TrADITION AND INDIVIDuALITY
· B20 BrONZE ALLOY
· HAND HAMMErED INTO SHAPE
· uTMOST IN MuSICALITY
· EXTENSIVE rANGE
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Meinl Byzance cymbals are completely hand hammered into shape and
satisfy the highest demands. Every Byzance cymbal is a piece of art and
has its own unique sound characteristics which can never be duplicated.
www.meinlcymbals.com/byzance
Cymbal hand hammering
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HIHATS
TrADITIONAL
CrASHES
WHICH CrASH CYMBAL
WEIGHT COrrESPONDS
WITH WHICH STYLE
OF MuSIC?
TRAdITIoNAL
Traditional finish cymbals have a completely lathed surface and a warm,
smooth and rich sound. The harmonic spectrum has slightly dominant mids.
SPLASHES
CHINAS
MINI HATS
THIN
THIN
THIN CrASHES
Light weight with increased
sensitivity and response. Ultra warm
and fine sounding with a soft,
smooth chick. Outstanding musical
cymbal, ideal for studio work.
Light weight, sounds fairly washy and
dark in a narrow frequency range.
Soft attack and a fairly short sustain.
have a fairly dark sound. They
respond very quickly and have
a short sustain. They are ideal for
lighter and softer playing styles
like Jazz and Fusion.
14" B14TH NEW
MEDIuM
Wide dynamic spectrum with a soft,
warm sound. Unobtrusive and
controlled open hihat sound with
a crisp chick.
A nice spread with great attack.
Punchy and washy but still with
a traditional feel.
Aggressive, brash attack with a complex
spread. Trashy sound with an explosive
response and long sustain.
Fast, quick responsive hihat with an
energetic, controlled open sound
and a defined, warm, cutting chick.
6"
8"
10"
12"
14"
16"
18"
20"
22"
10" B10MH
12" B12MH
B6S
B8S
B10S
B12S
B14CH
B16CH
B18CH
B20CH
B22CH NEW
13" B13MH
14" B14MH
15" B15MH
HEAVY
Heavier weight for a powerful
sound, with a brash open hihat
in a wide dynamic range.
14" B14HH
14" B14TC
15" B15TC
16" B16TC
17" B17TC
18" B18TC
MEDIuM THIN CrASHES
MEDIuM THIN
Washy and fairly dark sound with a full
frequency spectrum. Loud attack with
moderate sustain.
show more richness and volume in
their sound. They are ideal for Jazz,
Fusion, and Pop while offering a
more cutting sound.
16" B16MTC
17" B17MTC
MEDIuM CrASHES
18" B18MTC
19" B19MTC
MEDIuM
Traditional, warm sound in an extremely
wide dynamic spectrum. Energetic,
exploding attack and a louder response.
16" B16MC
18" B18MC
20" B20MC
21" B21MC
22" B22MC
HEAVY
Heavier weight increases power and
focus, for a direct and loud response. r
16" B16HC NEW
18" B18HC NEW
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reveal a full and rich sound with the
ability to cut through a louder mix.
They can be used in Jazz, Pop and
Rock Music because of their wide
frequency spectrum.
HEAVY CrASHES
are mainly used for stronger and
more energetic playing. They
produce more volume and project
a bright, clear, and cutting sound.
Ideal for Rock, Hard Rock and
Heavy Metal settings.
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TrADITIONAL
TrADITIONAL
rIDES
SIZZLE rIDES
PING rIDES
THIN
MEDIuM
Dark and shimmering in the traditional style.
Clear bell definition and a mellow stick response
with a washy ping.
Sizzles, along with the outstanding sound
attributes of this Medium Ride, combine to form
a shimmering sound with an extremely long
sustain.
Excellent stick definition with a bright, clear ping.
Glassy, highpitched sound with short sustain for
extremely busy patterns.
20" B20TR
MEDIuM
Balanced, controllable stick response with a
defined ping and a blend of bright overtones.
Warm basic sound with medium sustain and bell.
20" B20MR
21" B21MR
22" B22MR
23" B23MR NEW
24" B24MR
HEAVY
Powerful and focused sound with a defined,
bright bell. Solid, fullbodied stick response
with a clear ping.
20" B20HR
21" B21HR NEW
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22" B22HR
23" B23HR NEW
23" rIDE CYMBALS?
If a 22" ride doesn’t deliver that little extra that
you are looking for, and the sound of a 24" ride
would be too dominant for your playing, the
all new 23" Byzance medium and heavy rides
are the way to go. It closes that gap and offers
a ton of new playing possibilites and sound
options. A cutting bell sound, crisp ping, and
an overall dark tone is what this extraordinary
cymbal has to offer. The all new 23" Meinl
Byzance rides add a new variety of sounds,
tones, and most importantly, dynamics to your
playing.
20" B20PR
22" B22PR
20" B20MR-S
22" B22MR-S
PrOFESSIONAL CYMBAL BAGS
Carry your cymbals in a safe and secure way. Check out our
Meinl Professional Cymbal Bags on page 129.
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BrILLIANT
BRILLIANT
HIHATS
FAST HIHATS
MEDIuM
A brilliant, bright sound, based on
the highly polished surface and bright
finish. A wide dynamic spectrum.
Hihat features two different
finishes, enabling a dry immediate
response, an extremely fast chick,
and a short sustain.
13" B13MH-B NEW
14" B14MH-B
13" B13FH
14" B14FH
Brilliant cymbals are polished up to six times to a high gloss finish. Only
in this manner can the unique appearance of Meinl’s brilliant cymbals
be guaranteed. These cymbals captivate with their reflective surfaces and
bright, rich sound.
SPLASHES
CHINAS
HEAVY
Increased focus through heavier weight
with a very clear and brilliant sound
and a bright, powerful open hihat.
14" B14HH-B
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Highpolished finish, brilliant and
bright sound with fast response.
Brilliant, bright overtones with a sizzling,
trashy, brash sound.
6"
8"
10"
12"
14"
16"
18"
20"
B6S-B NEW
B8S-B
B10S-B
B12S-B NEW
B14CH-B NEW
B16CH-B
B18CH-B
B20CH-B NEW
WHAT ArE THE THOMAS LANG
»FAST HIHATS« ALL ABOuT?
My favourite cymbal in my set-up are the 13" Fast
Hihats. Why? Let me tell you why: It has a clean,
polished top but a filthy dirty bottom (like Yin and
Yang, it is all in one). It is pristine yet messed
up, it is full of contrast and controversy. It giggles
with a childlike voice when gently tickled with
the tip of my sticks and roars like a wild animal
when brutally abused. It snaps at me when I slam
my boot down on the pedal and hisses like a
snake when I splash it with my foot. It barks when
I whack it with the shoulder of my stick and it
screams when I ride it half open. It translates my
every mood, vision and feel into sounds I like to
hear. After hours of violent abuse it still sits there
on the stand, shiny and unhurt, innocently smiling
at me, as if it was saying: “Oh yeah? Is that all
you’ve got little drummer boy?”
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BrILLIANT
BrILLIANT
CrASHES
rIDES
THIN
MEDIuM
Highpolished finish contains bright
overtones with a silky, washy, dark
sound. Short sustain.
Highpolished finish effects a clear, warm sound
with bright overtones. Defined ping with medium
sustain.
14" B14TC-B
15" B15TC-B
16" B16TC-B
20"
21"
22"
24"
17" B17TC-B
18" B18TC-B
MEDIuM THIN
Bright and brilliant overtones with a
moderate sustain that is silky, clear.
16" B16MTC-B
17" B17MTC-B
18" B18MTC-B
19" B19MTC-B
Medium weight, highpolished
finish with a clear, warm sound.
Lots of bright, brilliant overtones
with a medium sustain.
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20" B20MC-B
A blend of definition and tone in a cymbal with
shimmering sound and feel. Bigsized heavy
bell produces a clear and cutting bell sound.
21" B21SR-B NEW
HEAVY
High frequency range caused by the
highpolished finish. Penetrating, defined,
bright bell and a glassy, clear ping.
20" B20HR-B
22" B22HR-B
MEDIuM
16" B16MC-B
18" B18MC-B
B20MR-B
B21MR-B
B22MR-B
B24MR-B NEW
SErPENTS rIDE
WHAT’S THE DErEK rODDY
»SErPENTS rIDE« ALL ABOuT?
Adaption. Nothing displays this better in the natural world than the Serpent.
Swift, delicate, accurate, powerful, mystical, intense, scary. These terms also describe the
adaptations of my new Serpents Ride. Perfectly adaptable in its natural world: Music.
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DArK
dARK
HIHATS
CrASHES
rIDES
Untreated finish. Esoteric, dark
sound with a dirty, earthy open hihat
and a short sustain and chick.
Dark in a low frequency range, and
esoteric character caused by the
untreated finish. Earthy with a strong
attack and a short sustain.
Low frequency range with esoteric character
due to the untreated finish. Dark, earthy, with
a short sustain and a defined ping and bell.
Dark cymbals are not lathed and have their original appearance
and sound characteristic. They are distinguished by an earthy sound
with a fairly short sustain.
SPLASHES
SPECTruM HIHATS
13" B13DAH
14" B14DAH
Dark, earthy sound with a strong,
punchy attack. Short sustain in
a low frequency range with esoteric
character.
Unique pairing, designed with Rodney
Holmes’s personal inspirations in mind.
Solid, strong chick sound with tight
stick response and plenty of presence.
8" B8DAS
10" B10DAS
13" B13SH NEW
14" B14SH NEW
16" B16DAC
17" B17DAC
18" B18DAC
20" B20DAR
21" B21DAR
WHAT ArE THE rODNEY HOLMES
»SPECTruM HIHATS« ALL ABOuT?
The idea I had for the spectrum hihats were similar to the concept I had for the
spectrum ride. I wanted to have a pair of hats that I could use no matter how heavy
the music, or how delicate. Crisp, but full. Clean, yet earthy. Cutting, while being warm
at the same time. Able to drive aggressive grooves without getting in the way, but is
still able to splash and color. Fast and powerful, yet intelligent and sensitive. Some call
it a contradiction. But I call it completeness.
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DArK
STADIuM rIDE
DArK
SKY rIDE
SPECTruM rIDE
The 22" size combined with the relative
light weight, the dark finish top, and
lathed bottom create a smooth wash
with a buttery feeling. The bigsized
heavy bell produces a pingy and pene
trating sound.
Distinctive, clear and penetrating bell. Low to mid
frequencies with a fairly dark ping. very harmonic
and musical ride with a special spirallathing.
Unique sized ride cymbal in dark
finish. It has the same sound
character as the 20" dark ride,
yet with a higher pitch and faster
response.
19" B19SKR NEW
22" B22STR NEW
22" B22SR
WHAT’S THE NOrIAKI KuMAGAI
»SKY rIDE« ALL ABOuT?
This special 19" ride cymbal brings us the wonderful variegated
power of expression. It’s like the vast expanse of ocean and
the sky that spreads out infinitely. Please enjoy this deep and
vast sound!
WHAT’S THE rODNEY HOLMES
»SPECTruM rIDE« ALL ABOuT?
The perfect combination of old world craftsmanship and modern technology. A classic elegant
sound combined with an aggressive clear
projection. Indie Rock, electronic styles, or Jazz
and other music. This cymbals transcends genres.
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While either crashing it along with electric guitars,
or playing intricate stick patterns in acoustic
situations, the Spectrum Ride encompasses the
spectrum of musical possibilities and sound.
WHAT’S THE TrEVOr LAWrENCE jr.
»STADIuM rIDE« ALL ABOuT?
By far the Stadium Ride is the most versatile
ride cymbal I’ve ever had. It’s completely powerful
for those times when I need exclamation from
the bell, yet I can crash it, swing on it, and pull
as many sounds out of it as I need. The brilliant
people at Meinl took my vision and made it an
incredible reality beyond my expectations, and
now I am proud that we can share it with you.
This ride is the king of rides.
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EXTrA DrY
rIDES
EXTRA dRy
Extra Dry cymbals have big hammer marks which in combination
with the untreated, natural finish enable an extremely dark sound
with a short sustain. Dominant lows with an esoteric character.
HIHATS
CrASHES
MEDIuM
Extremely musical cymbal with dry stick
definition and an outstanding short sustain.
Unlathed surface and big hammer strokes
produce a dry and warm sound in a low
frequency range.
20" B20EDMR
22" B22EDMR
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MEDIuM
THIN
Distinctive hihat due to its weight
relation between top and bottom. Dry
and defined, fat chick due to heavy
bottom. Light weight top produces a
dark stick response with little wash.
Unique light weight crash with
an extremely dry and low pitched
sound. Trashy overtones, soft
response with a fast decay creating
an overall “dryness”.
13" B13EDMH NEW
14" B14EDMH
16" B16EDTC
18" B18EDTC
DELuXE STICK BAG
If you’re looking for more than just a normal
stick bag, you have to check out the Meinl
Deluxe Stick Bag. This bag offers more than
a normal stick bag, as it delivers some special
features and can be used for your personal
belongings at your gig. Check it out on page 131.
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CrASHES
CHINA rIDE
jAZZ
JAzz
Jazz cymbals have a regular finish and contain outstanding sound qualities.
They were developed for the natural vintage sound that traditional Jazz
requires. With a complex blend of sounds, an overall darkness and a nice
spread, these factors come together to form a warm, musical mix.
EXTrA THIN
Extreme light weight crash with a warm and
natural vintagesound. Washy, dark attack
with a fast, fullbodied response. Suitable
as a light ride.
SPLASH
HIHATS
16" B16JETC
17" B17JETC NEW
18" B18JETC
Exotic, trashy sound with a soft feeling. very
controllable and responsive in a wide dynamic
range. Well suited for a smooth, sizzling ride
or a slow swelling crash.
22" B22JCHR
THIN
Delicate and musical Jazz cymbal. Fast
and explosive with a warm, lowpitched
sound. Complex frequency range with
a smooth decay. Suitable as a light ride.
Winner of the M.I.P.A.
Musikmesse International
Press Award
Musically deep and dark. Colorful
with a papery, washy attack and a
wide smooth spread.
10" B10JS NEW
THIN
Exceptional lightweight hihat with
a low volume stick response and a
soft, smooth chick. Blends well
and has a comfortable feel.
13" B13JTH NEW
14" B14JTH
16" B16JTC
17" B17JTC NEW
18" B18JTC
MEDIuM THIN
Fast and explosive with a warm, dark sound,
yet with a clear projection. Complex
frequency range with a fast decay. Suitable
as a light ride.
16" B16JMTC
17" B17JMTC NEW
18" B18JMTC
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jAZZ
jAZZ
SWEET rIDES
rIDES
FLAT rIDE
CLuB rIDES
Delicate, sensitive cymbal with a sweet feel.
Soft stick response with a sparkling spread
and long sustain. Perfect for brush work.
EXTrA THIN
A clear, sweet ping with a subtle hum, little
buildup and a long sustain. Excellent for low
to medium volume situations.
Distinctive Flat Ride with a great presence.
Big hammer marks enable the cymbal to
sound dark and warm, yet soft and smooth.
Long, sizzling sustain.
20" B20JSlR
20" B20JSR
SWEET lIgHT RIDE
SWEET RIDE
Extreme light weight ride with a dark, smooth
and complex tonal structure. A beautiful,
wide spread and shimmer with a long sustain.
20" B20JETR
22" B22JETR
20" B20JFR
20" B20JCR
22" B22JCR NEW
THIN
Traditional Jazz Ride with a perfect blend
of spread and shimmer. Intensive hammering
results in a harmonic, colorful sound with
lots of depth.
20" B20JTR
22" B22JTR
MEDIuM THIN
Low pitched sound, yet with very nice
washy overtones. Warm and fullbodied
stick response with a soft buttery feel.
Huge spread with a long sustain.
20" B20JMTR
22" B22JMTR
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WHAT ArE THE WOLFGANG HAFFNEr
»CLuB rIDES« ALL ABOuT?
Many drummers think that a flat ride can only be used in Jazz. That is not true!
The fact is that a flat ride can be used in various styles of music and situations,
such as Pop, Jazz, Ballads, Blues, Fusion and many others. My Meinl Club
Rides sound perfect both live and in the studio. They have a cool touch and
look absolutely stunning.
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rECOMMENDED STYLES
Heavy Metal | Punk | Alternative | Hard Rock | Rock | Country | Pop
EXPErIENCE BrILLIANCE AND WArMTH
· B12 BrONZE ALLOY
· BrILLIANT FINISH
· HIGH-TECH COMPuTErIZED HAMMErING
· rICH, WArM, GLASSY TONE
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The Meinl Soundcaster cymbal series is the result of extensive R&D efforts
in finding new and exciting sounds. The cymbals are made from B12
bronze alloy, for a smooth, rich sound with great dynamics and expression.
Ideal for the creative and expressive drummer.
www.meinlcymbals.com/soundcaster
Cymbal polishing device
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HIHATS
SOuNDWAVE
HIHATS
CrASHES
MEDIuM
MEDIuM SOuNDWAVE
THIN
Full frequency attack with an
outstanding warm and brilliant
sound. Smooth open hihat with
a defined chick.
Highly polished finish and waved
bottom increases brightness,
response, crispness and volume.
A strong cutting chick.
Light weight crash with a brilliant,
clear attack, fast response and
a warm, shimmering, short sustain.
13" SC13MH-B
14" SC14MH-B
14" SC14MSW-B
16" SC16TC-B
18" SC18TC-B
POWErFuL SOuNDWAVE
MEDIuM
Combination of heavier weight,
waved bottom and highly
polished finish produces a clear
and penetrating sound.
Combination of warmth and clear,
bright overtones, due to the
polished finish.
The range of Meinl Soundcaster Custom cymbals is the result of extensive
R&D efforts in finding new exciting sounds. The B12 bronze alloy combined
with the brilliant finish results in a mirrorlike surface for a brighter, richer,
and more brilliant sound, yet with a controlled amount of high frequencies.
SPLASHES
DISTOrTION
SPLASH
CHINAS
POWErFuL
Extra thin with open, glassy sound.
A sharply, focused, penetrating cut
with brilliant, high overtones.
6"
8"
10"
12"
SC6S-B
SC8S-B
SC10S-B
SC12S-B
An exceptionally powerful effect
cymbal defined by a narrow sonic
range. Fairly hard attack with an
extremely crisp, flashy and high
pitched sound. Long shimmer and
lively fade.
12" SC12DS-B
Loud and warm spread with a trashy,
clear attack and explosive response.
Good for riding, crashing and effects.
16" SC16CH-B
18" SC18CH-B
20" SC20CH-B
very energetic and powerful with
a brilliant highpitched open hihat
sound. Strong chick caused by
heavier weight.
14" SC14PH-B
14" SC14PSW-B
14" SC14MC-B
15" SC15MC-B
16" SC16MC-B
POWErFuL
Strong, penetrating attack and
cutting power. Lots of bright, brilliant
overtones with a medium sustain.
16" SC16PC-B
17" SC17PC-B
18" SC18PC-B
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17" SC17MC-B
18" SC18MC-B
19" SC19PC-B
20" SC20PC-B
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rIDES
MEGA BELL rIDE
4 PIECE CYMBAL SETS
Soundcaster Custom cymbal sets are available in two versions:
The CyMBAl SET includes a 14" Medium Soundwave Hihat, a 16" Medium Crash and a 20" Medium Ride.
The POWER CyMBAl SET includes a 14" Powerful Soundwave Hihat, an 18" Powerful Crash and a
22" Powerful Ride. Every set includes a free 22" Professional Cymbal Bag.
MEDIuM
Defined, clear ping with a warm, brilliant
response and a medium sustain. A balanced
and musical bell.
20" SC20MR-B
POWErFuL
Heavy weight and highly polished finish
produces a solid high frequency stick attack
with a clear penetrating ping and bell.
20" SC20PR-B
21" SC21PR-B
22" SC22PR-B
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Enormous distinctive bell with a piercing,
penetrating glassy sound. Lots of cut for
high volume settings.
22" SC22MBR-B
THE SOuNDCASTEr CuSTOM
MEGA BELL rIDE?
The 22" Soundcaster Custom Mega Bell Ride
is hammered from a premium B12 bronze alloy.
The cymbal features an exceptionally wide and
tall bell with a loud, penetrating and sharp ping
sound which has been designed to meet all
of the requirements for Heavy Metal, Hard
Rock and Rock Music. Its lack of build up and
wash makes it the preferred ride cymbal for
drummers who need their ping to be heard in
a loud musical environment.
CYMBAL SET
POWEr CYMBAL SET
SC-14/16/20
14" MEDIUM SOUNDWAvE HIHAT
16" MEDIUM CRASH
20" MEDIUM RIDE
Includes a free 22" cymbal bag
SC-14/18/22
14" POWERFUL SOUNDWAvE HIHAT
18" POWERFUL CRASH
22" POWERFUL RIDE
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NEW
HIHAT
CrASHES
rIDES
MEDIuM
MEDIuM
MEDIuM
Smooth and voluminous open hihat
sound with a defined chick.
Wide dynamic spectrum with a warm
character.
Full frequency spread with an
enhanced shimmer. Combination
of an outstanding warm character
and a clear sound.
Defined, solid stick attack with a strong bell
due to the unlathed surface. Outside lathed
edge increases spread with a medium sustain.
14" SF14MH NEW
16" SF16MC NEW
18" SF18MC NEW
The Soundcaster Fusion cymbals combine two different finishes in one
cymbal. Unlathed, brilliant finish and closed lathing finish. This outstanding
finish and the laserengraved logos results in a stunning and distinctive
look. The cymbals have the outstanding sound characteristics of the
Soundcaster Custom range, yet the close lathing at the edge gives the
Soundcaster Fusion cymbals more wash and a shorter sustain.
SPLASH
CHINA
20" SF20MR NEW
POWErFuL
Energetic, powerful, and warm sound due
to its special lathed edge. Fat, strong stick
response with a loud bell.
WHAT’S THE »SOuNDCASTEr
FuSION« FINISH ALL ABOuT?
Clear and warm sound.
very musical splash.
10" SF10S NEW
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Combination of trashiness and brilliance.
The close lathing at the edge effects an
enhanced washy sound.
18" SF18CH NEW
20" SF20PR NEW
22" SF22PR NEW
The Soundcaster Fusion finish has an out
standing look. It combines two different
finishes in one cymbal. The lathed surface
section effects a thinner edge due to its close
lathing compared to the unlathed, brilliant
finish area at the middle of the cymbal. These
different material thicknesses effect a warm
and shimmering sound with an enhanced
wash.
www.meinlcymbals.com/soundcaster_fusion
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rECOMMENDED STYLES
Heavy Metal | Punk | Alternative | Hard Rock | Rock | Country | Pop
INNoVATIVE SouNd, INNoVATIVE dESIGN
· B10 BrONZE ALLOY
· INNOVATIVE CONCEPT
· CuTTING YET WArM SOuND
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Meinl’s Mb10 cymbals are made out of B10 bronze alloy. The fundamental
sonic characteristic of this alloy is responsible for an extremely modern
and sophisticated sound. An extensively lathed and highly polished cymbal
surface results in a modern look and plenty of attitude.
Computer controlled lathing device
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SPLASHES
CHINAS
HIHATS
Flexible, buttery feel with an out
standing crisp and wellbalanced
spread. Fast and very controlled
attack with a bright and warm sound.
Explosive attack with a biting, crispy and trashy
sound. Brash and penetrating, but very musical
in its spread.
MEDIuM SOuNDWAVE
8" MB10-8S-B
10" MB10-10S-B
12" MB10-12S-B
17" MB10-17CH-B
19" MB10-19CH-B
Cutting, high pitched sound with
quick attack. Energetic open sound
with a sharp and crispy chick. The
waved bottom eliminates air lock for
maximum clarity.
14" MB10-14MSW-B
15" MB10-15MSW-B
FAT HAT
Oversized hihat for more volume
and a thick response. Special
hammering and airlockelimination
effect a low pitched, dark sound.
An exceptional hihat.
16" MB10-16FH-B NEW
16" MB10-16TC-B
18" MB10-18TC-B
14"
15"
16"
17"
WHAT’S THE FLO DAuNEr
»FAT HAT« ALL ABOuT?
So many times in the past I wanted a different and louder hihat sound
than the average 14". So I am really happy and proud to have been able to
design my own 16" fat hat together with Meinl. I love it.
Light weight crash with a moderately bright
sound. Soft and very responsive feel with a rich
and warm shimmering character.
Bright, warm and wellbalanced sound in a wide
dynamic range. Full, even and soft responsive feel
with an extensive spread. versatile, allpurpose
classic rock crash.
Heavier weight increases the volume
and raises the pitch. Powerful and
sizzling open sound with a full
bodied, fat chick. The wavy bottom
eliminates air lock for maximum
clarity.
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THIN
MEDIuM
HEAVY SOuNDWAVE
14" MB10-14HSW-B
CRASHES
MB10-14MC-B
MB10-15MC-B
MB10-16MC-B
MB10-17MC-B
18" MB10-18MC-B
19" MB10-19MC-B
20" MB10-20MC-B
HEAVY
Total power and presence with an explosive
attack. Heavy weight delivers highend tones,
yet with a basic warm character.
16" MB10-16HC-B
18" MB10-18HC-B
20" MB10-20HC-B
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RIdES
BELL BLAST rIDE
1999 - 2009
Meinl cymbals celebrates
10 great years with
Jason Bittner.
4 PIECE CyMBAL SETS
Mb10 cymbal sets are available in two versions:
The CyMBAl SET includes a 14" Medium Soundwave Hihat, a 16" Medium Crash and a 20" Medium Ride.
The HEAvy CyMBAl SET includes a 14" Heavy Soundwave Hihat, an 18" Heavy Crash and a 20" Bell Blast Ride.
Every set includes a free 22" Professional Cymbal Bag.
MEDIuM
The ultimate balance of bright stick definition
with pure tone and glassy ping. The big sized
sweetspot bell offers a penetrating loud
sound. A great cymbal for rock!
20" MB10-20MR-B
21" MB10-21MR-B
HEAVY
Fairly wide range with a defined ping.
The large sweetspot bell delivers a
fullbodied and fat sound. Perfect for
louder playing.
22" MB10-22HR-B
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The combination of a heavy weight,
a highly polished finish and a large
bell offers an extremely highpitched,
glassy ping with a penetrating,
loud bell, resulting in defined and
articulated sticking.
20" MB10-20BBR-B
WHAT’S THE jASON BITTNEr
»BELL BLAST rIDE« ALL ABOuT?
The Bell Blast Ride is the perfect culmination of sound, beauty and
craftsmanship. After about a year of R&D, the Meinl company and I
have developed a ride cymbal that is perfect for Rock/Metal, but suited
for other types of music as well. Made with Meinl’s Mb10 alloy this
cymbal (when riden upon) produces nice, quick, articulate, even strokes.
There was a great amount of thought and time put into the size, shape,
and contours of the bell and cymbal alone! Speaking of the bell, it is simply
INTENSE…It does exactly what it’s supposed to do – get your attention!
CYMBAL SET
HEAVY CYMBAL SET
MB10-14/16/20
14" MEDIUM SOUNDWAvE HIHAT
16" MEDIUM CRASH
20" MEDIUM RIDE
MB10-141820H
14" HEAvY SOUNDWAvE HIHAT
18" HEAvY CRASH
20" BELL BLAST RIDE
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rECOMMENDED STYLES
Heavy Metal | Punk | Alternative | Hard Rock | Rock | Pop
A NEW STANDArD OF SOuND AND PErFOrMANCE
· B8 BrONZE ALLOY
· OuTSTANDING FINISH
· PrECISE WITH HIGH ENErGY LEVELS
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The Mb8 cymbals prove Meinl’s longtime knowhow and competence in
manufacturing cymbals out of B8 bronze alloy. They offer the best possible
sound of a B8 bronze in combination with an outstanding look and perfor
mance. The cutting, explosive and crystal clear sound sets a new standard
of cymbal sounds.
Robot hammering system
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SPLASHES
MINI HAT
HIHATS
CRASHES
CHINAS
RIdES
Glassy, clear sound with a focused
and penetrating cut. Fast explosive
attack yet with a nice spread.
Small, aggressive pairing with lots of
glassy overtones and an outstanding
biting, sharp chick. Suitable as an
auxiliary hihat.
MEDIuM
MEDIuM
10" MB8-10MH-B NEW
14" MB8-14MH-B
Aggressive, energetic sound with
shimmery highs and a responsive
feel. Powerful attack with medium
sustain.
Nice, wide spread with lots of highs,
and a fundamental tone.
MEDIuM
Powerful feeling with an exceptionally
clear voice. Precise and sharp chick
sound for articulate playing.
8" MB8-8S-B
10" MB8-10S-B
12" MB8-12S-B NEW
HEAVY
Based on the medium hihat version,
yet with enhanced loudness and power
for more projection. Perfect for live
situations.
14" MB8-14HH-B NEW
CYMBAL CLEANEr
You should clean your cymbals periodically to keep them looking good.
The easy handling of the Meinl cymbal cleaner enables you to clean
your cymbals quickly. Just spray on the surface and wipe off.
Check it out on page 133.
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14"
16"
17"
18"
19"
20"
MB8-14MC-B
MB8-16MC-B
MB8-17MC-B
MB8-18MC-B
MB8-19MC-B NEW
MB8-20MC-B
HEAVY
Strong attack with lots of brilliant
and shimmery overtones. Strong,
cutting crash for heavy playing.
16" MB8-16CH-B
18" MB8-18CH-B
20" MB8-20CH-B NEW
Classic rock ride cymbal with an extreme
clear and defined ping. Big bell offers
a glassy, penetrating and fullbodied sound.
20" MB8-20MR-B
22" MB8-22MR-B
HEAVY
very powerful and energetic ride cymbal.
Fairly heavy feel with a strong, ping stick sound
and a sweetspot bell for comfortable playing.
20" MB8-20HR-B NEW
22" MB8-22HR-B NEW
16" MB8-16HC-B NEW
18" MB8-18HC-B NEW
20" MB8-20HC-B NEW
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4 Piece CYMBAL SETS
Effect Cymbal Set
Mb8 cymbal sets are available in three versions:
The Cymbal Set includes a 14" Medium Hihat, a 16" Medium Crash and a 20" Medium Ride.
The Rock Cymbal Set includes a 14" Medium Hihat, an 18" Medium Crash and a 22" Medium Ride.
The HEAVY CYMBAL SET includes a 14" Heavy Hihat, 18" Heavy Crash and a 22" Heavy Ride
Every set includes a free 22" Professional Cymbal Bag.
The Mb8 effect cymbal set includes a 10" Splash, an 18" China and a
free cymbal attachment.
CYMBAL SET
ROCK CYMBAL SET
HEAVY CYMBAL SET NEW
Effect Cymbal Set NEW
MB8-14/16/20
14" MEDIUM HIHAT
16" MEDIUM CRASH
20" MEDIUM RIDE
Free 22" cymbal bag
MB8-14/18/22
14" MEDIUM HIHAT
18" MEDIUM CRASH
22" MEDIUM RIDE
Free 22" cymbal bag
MB8-141822H
14" HEAVY HIHAT
18" HEAVY CRASH
22" HEAVY RIDE
Free 22" cymbal bag
MB8-10/18
10" SPLASH
18" CHINA
Free cymbal attachment
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Perfect Ride
The Ride cymbal is the essential piece of the kit.
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perfecT ride
along WiTh The snare drum, The ride cymbal is The
mosT imporTanT insTrumenT for every drummer.
The sound and feel of the ride cymbal can lift him and his band to a whole new level
of playing. Each Meinl signature ride is as unique as the artist who helped create it.
In each of these cymbals they have found their ultimate form of expression…and so
can you.
24" pure meTal ride
21" serpenTs ride
22" specTrum ride
No one seemed to be able to create a ride
cymbal that had such a personality that it could
stand up and control a rhythm, a kit, or even
an entire band. To me, a ride cymbal is as
important to my sound as my kick or snare and
anything less than perfect is unacceptable.
We built this together and have succeeded at
creating what has been missing from cymbal
lines for years. A ride cymbal with an incredibly
powerful, unique voice of its own. If you’ve
never questioned your ride sound before, try
the Pure Metal Ride and you will not only
understand why you should have, you never
will again.
Adaption. Nothing displays this better in the
natural world than the Serpent. Swift, delicate,
accurate, powerful, mystical, intense, scary.
These terms also describe the adaptations of
my new Serpents Ride. Perfectly adaptable in
its natural world: Music.
The perfect combination of old world craftsmanship and modern technology. A classic
elegant sound combined with an aggressive
clear projection. Indie Rock, electronic styles,
or Jazz and other music. This cymbals
transcends genres. While either crashing it
along with electric guitars, or playing intricate
stick patterns in acoustic situations, the
Spectrum Ride encompasses the spectrum
of musical possibilities and sound.
Derek Roddy
Rodney Holmes
Chris Adler
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22" sTadium ride
19" sky ride
20", 22" club rides
20" bell blasT ride
18" safari ride
By far the Stadium Ride is the most versatile
ride cymbal I’ve ever had. It’s completely
powerful for those times when I need exclamation from the bell, yet I can crash it,
swing on it, and pull as many sounds out of
it as I need. The brilliant people at Meinl took
my vision and made it an incredible reality
beyond my expectations, and now I am proud
that we can share it with you. This ride is the
king of rides.
This special 19" ride cymbal brings us the
wonderful variegated power of expression.
It’s like the vast expanse of ocean and the sky
that spreads out infinitely. Please enjoy this
deep and vast sound!
Many drummers think that a flat ride can only
be used in Jazz. That is not true! The fact
is that a flat ride can be used in various styles
of music and situations, such as Pop, Jazz,
Ballads, Blues, Fusion and many others.
My Meinl Club Rides sound perfect both
live and in the studio. They have a cool touch
and look absolutely stunning.
The Bell Blast Ride is the perfect culmination of
sound, beauty and craftsmanship. After about
a year of R&D, the Meinl company and I have
developed a ride cymbal that is perfect for
Rock/Metal, but suited for other types of music
as well. Made with Meinl’s Mb10 alloy this
cymbal (when riden upon) produces nice, quick,
articulate, even strokes. There was a great
amount of thought and time put into the size,
shape, and contours of the bell and cymbal
alone! Speaking of the bell, it is simply
INTENSE… It does exactly what it’s supposed
to do – get your attention!
My Safari Ride is a perfect cymbal for
percussive attack and quick decay. Using
the splash to create accents really allows
for some new grooves and ideas for my
playing. The flat ride combined with the small
8" splash creates a unique set of original
sounds. For live and studio playing, the Safari
ride allows me to create short cutting notes,
trashy textures, strong accents and a wide
range of effects. Thanks to Meinl, I have had
the opportunity to create the sounds I heard
in my mind!
Trevor Lawrence Jr.
Noriaki Kumagai
Wolfgang Haffner
Johnny Rabb
Jason Bittner
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rECOMMENDED STYLES
Alternative | Rock | Pop | Drum’n’Bass | Jazz | Fusion | Experimental
TOTAL INNOVATION AND CHArACTEr
· DIFFErENT SOuNDS
· INNOVATIVE CONCEPTS
· HIGH-TECH COMPuTErIZED MANuFACTurING
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Winner of the M.I.P.A.
Musikmesse International
Press Award
Meinl’s innovative and awardwinning Generation X cymbals pave the way to a completely
new world of revolutionary cymbals. These cymbals have sounds which are consciously
different and aimed towards advanced, experimental and unconventional drummers who
are motivated to explore new sound territories. Meinl’s Generation X cymbals offer
contemporary and modern sounds which were designed in cooperation with some of
today’s most remarkable drummers.
www.meinlcymbals.com/generation_x
Laser engraving device
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ELECTrO STACKS
X-TrEME STACK
CHINA CrASHES
FX HATS
TrASH HAT
Hard, sizzling attack due to the
waved china top with a trashy, white
noise effect and an extremely short
sustain due to the combination of
two cymbals.
The bottom cymbal contains jingles
which enable an exceptional sizzling
attack. An adjustable sustain is
possible by using the wing nut of the
cymbal stand.
Large cutouts, exceptionally defined shape and
wavy edge makes this cymbal outstanding and
innovative. It delivers an extreme trashy sound
with a lot of aggressive bite. Useable as a crash
or a china for accenting and punctuating.
An auxiliary hihat with a very sharp
and extremely cutting sound. The
brilliant, chrome surface and the
laser engraved tribaldesign makes
this cymbal’s finish outstanding.
8"/10" gX-8/10ES
10"/12" gX-10/12ES
12"/14" gX-12/14XTS
15" gX-15CHC-B
17" gX-17CHC-B
19" gX-19CHC-B
8" gX-8FXH NEW
10" gX-10FXH NEW
Holes in the top and bottom
eliminate air lock for maximum
clarity. Dry, immediate response
with a rattling, sizzling sound.
Adjustable sustain by utilizing the
wing nut and felts of the cymbal
stand.
WHY STACK CYMBALS?
By putting two or more cymbals on top of each other, new and
unique sounds can be created. Modern music requires new and
hip sounds which can’t be realized with conventional cymbals.
By stacking cymbals, radical sounds are achieved which reflect
the drummer’s creativity and open mind. Unconventional white
noises and trashy effects are sounds demanded by many
producers in today’s studio world. From a playing standpoint,
stacks are used for fast accents and special effect sounds.
Due to the fact that they are naturally muffled, they can also be
used for keeping time, similar to the function of hihats or ride
cymbals.
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12"/14" gX-12/14TH
WHAT’S THE BENNY GrEB
»TrASH HAT« ALL ABOuT?
For many years now I have been looking for
a trashier and more washy x-hat combination,
but without loosing attack when I need it. I also
wanted a sound that is very unique, but that still
blends in well with my other cymbals and hihat
sounds. I experimented a lot... combining various
splash and china cymbals of different sizes,
thicknesses and materials. The final result is…
snare roll please… tadaaaah! My 12"/14" Trash
Hat that I mostly use as an x-hat on my right, but
can also be used on a regular hihat stand to
create totally new sounds. Check it out! It’s
perfect for adding a new color to your sound and
inspires you to play new stuff. Give me feedback
on how you’re using it. Stay creative!
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DruMBALS
SAFArI HIHAT
SAFArI CrASH
SAFArI rIDE
THE rABB PACK CYMBAL SET
A complete prepacked pitchmatched cymbal setup.
It’s a perfect addon for the existing setup and
includes a free 8" Drumbal.
Placed on any drum, they are
perfect for imitating white noise,
hand claps, and other electronic
effects. Drumbals transform your
acoustic drumset into an acoustic
drum machine.
Especially designed to meet the
requirements of today’s Drum’n’Bass
and Jungle scene. It provides a
multitude of new sounds. The bottom
hihat contains jingles which enhance
the spectrum.
8" gX-8DB
10" gX-10DB
12" gX-12SH
The quick decay achieved by the two cymbal
combination is perfect for adding white noise
for simulating loops or effects for whatever style
you are playing.
Breakbeat ride with a trashy, white noise sound.
Extremely short sustain due to the combination
of two cymbals in one instrument.
18" gX-18SR
16" gX-16SC
HOW’S THE DruMBAL uSED?
By placing the Drumbal on the snare drum, you can:
a) Hit the Drumbal with the stick, creating a clap similar to a drum machine.
b) Hit the snare drum head creating an electronic snare sound.
c) Use the snare head for ghost notes and the Drumbal for accents.
By holding the handle of the Drumbal you can:
a) Lift the Drumbal off the snare drum/ tom tom and slam it down creating
trashy accents.
b) Lift the Drumbal off and place it on the head while hitting the snare drum
(snares off)/ tom tom with the stick to change the pitch similar to a
talking drum.
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WHAT’S THE TENSION
TuNING SYSTEM?
Using the wing nut of the cymbal stand, you
can tune the Safari ride and crash to sound any
where from trashy to virtually no decay. The Safari
hihat can be tuned to control the amount of
trashiness by increasing or decreasing the tension
of the hihat clutch.
gX-12/16/18
12" SAFARI HIHAT
16" SAFARI CRASH
18" SAFARI RIDE
Includes a free 8" Drumbal
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FILTEr CHINAS
A fast, sharp and almost sinister
sound. Quieter than most chinas,
they have a short sustain due to
the waved edge.
8"
10"
12"
14"
16"
gX-8FCH
gX-10FCH
gX-12FCH
gX-14FCH
gX-16FCH
SIGNAL CrASH/
KLuB rIDE
jINGLE FILTEr
CHINAS
CrASHES
Equipped with three jingles along
with the distinctive sound
attributes of a Filter China. It has
a shimmering, rattling sound
with a slight belllike characteristic.
An exceptional effect cymbal.
An extremely fast crash with a
contemporary “white noise” quality.
Short sustain due to the waved edge.
Ideal for fast accents.
10" gX-10FCH-J
12" gX-12FCH-J
14" gX-14FCH-J
WHAT ArE TOM’S BECKEN ALL ABOuT?
16" gX-16SyC
17" gX-17KC
18" gX-18KC
SyNTHETIC
KOMPRESSOR
KINETIK
TOM’S BECKEN SETS
A complete prepacked pitchmatched cymbal setup.
It’s a perfect addon for the existing setup and includes a FREE 14" Filter China.
Explosive attack, ideal for bigger
accents due to a great response.
When played with lighter sticks,
it turns into a sweet and jazzy
sounding ride cymbal with little
wash.
18" gX-18SC
gX-TB14/16/18
16" SYNTHETIk CRASH
18" SIGNAL CRASH/kLUB RIDE
Includes a free 14" Filter China
gX-TB14/17/18
17" kOMPRESSOR CRASH
18" kINETIk CRASH
Includes a free 14" Filter China
The Generation X Tom’s Becken are a pitchmatched range of contemporary
crash cymbals that provide acoustic and electronic drummers with modern
sounds that resemble artificially engineered cymbal samples. A perfect
range for electronic drummers since they are quieter than most crash
cymbals. Tom’s Becken are “db compressed” and ideal for rehearsal rooms
as well as controlled recording environments (close miking recommended).
Their feel is soft and flexible.
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rECOMMENDED STYLES
Alternative | Rock | Pop
HIGH QuALITY AND A WIDE SELECTION OF MODELS
· B8 BrONZE ALLOY
· EXCELLENT CrAFTSMANSHIP
· EXTENSIVE SELECTION OF DIFFErENT MODELS
· OuTSTANDING SOuND CHArACTErISTICS
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Meinl Classics series cymbals prove their worth with matched sounds
and outstanding quality. But moreover, Classics cymbals are unparalleled
in the semiprofessional range with regard to their extensive selection
of different models.
www.meinlcymbals.com/classics
Cymbal vault
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BELLS
SPLASHES
CHINA SPLASHES
MINI HAT
HIHATS
SOuNDWAVE
HIHATS
Available in three different pitches
low, medium, high with a very
long sustain and a dry, pingy,
brilliant stick response.
very fast attack and sharp,
penetrating cut. very bright,
clear sound.
Defined trashy sound with
bright overtones. Fast attack
with short sustain.
MEDIuM
MEDIuM SOuNDWAVE
8" C8S
10" C10S
12" C12S
8" C8CS
10" C10CS
Bright overtones with lots of
warmth. Penetrating open hihat
sound with a fat, cutting, chick
sound.
Extremely wide dynamic spectrum
with a lively, warm sound. Brilliant
open hihat and crisp chick.
10" C10MH
13" C13MH
14" C14MH
Waved bottom increases sizzling,
loud open hihat sound. Strong,
warm character and a fat cutting
chick.
8" C8Bl
8" C8BM
8" C8BH
lOW
MEDIUM
HIgH
13" C13MSW
14" C14MSW
POWErFuL
HOW CAN BELLS BE uSED?
Besides using them for a normal bell sound, artists
such as Thomas Lang and Benny Greb use an
8" Classics Bell as the bottom cymbal for their
famous right foot hihat (along with a regular 8"
splash as the top).
Cutting, highpitched sound with a
brilliant open shimmer and a defined
chick.
14" C14PH
POWErFuL SOuNDWAVE
Strong, fat cutting chick with
a sizzling loud open hihat sound.
Waved bottom offers energetic,
powerful feel.
14" C14PSW
CYMBAL STACKErS
If you want to have a space saving setup of various cymbals
on top of each other, then check out our Meinl cymbal
stackers on page 132.
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CrASHES
CHINAS
rIDES
THIN
Aggressive, penetrating attack with a clear,
trashy sound. Cutting bright overtones.
Explosive response with medium sustain.
MEDIuM
Broad frequency spectrum with
medium sustain. Washy and bright.
12"
14"
16"
18"
16" C16TC
18" C18TC
MEDIuM
20" C20MR
21" C21MR
22" C22MR
Wide frequency spectrum with
a warm sound. Strong, immediate
attack and a medium sustain.
POWErFuL
14" C14MC
15" C15MC
16" C16MC
20" C20PR
17" C17MC
18" C18MC
20" C20MC
POWErFuL
Combination of clear bright tone
with a wide dynamic range.
Explosive attack with plenty of
volume.
16" C16PC
17" C17PC
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C12CH
C14CH
C16CH
C18CH
Extremely balanced feel with a full, warm
sound. Clear ping over an even shimmering
wash, with a medium bell and sustain.
Energetic sound with a solid stick response.
Bright, clear ping, loud bell and long sustain.
PrOFESSIONAL
CYMBAL TrOLLEY
If you are always on the go and you have to
cover long distances with your cymbals, the Meinl
Cymbal Trolley is made just for you. Stable
wheels, a retractable handle and an extendable
leg (for 100% stability when not in transit) makes
cymbal transportation very comfortable.
Check it out on page 129.
18" C18PC
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MCS CYMBAL SET-uPS
The MCS ready matched CYMBAL SETUPS are available in two versions:
14" Medium Hihat, 18" CrashRide
14" Medium Hihat, 16" Medium Crash, 20" Medium Ride
MCS1418 NEW
14" MEDIUM HIHAT
18" CRASHRIDE
ABSOLuTE QuALITY AND SOuND
· B8 BrONZE ALLOY
· HArMONICALLY MATCHED
· OuTSTANDING SOuND
· uNBEATABLE VALuE
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MCS
14" MEDIUM HIHAT
16" MEDIUM CRASH
20" MEDIUM RIDE
The Meinl MCS Cymbal setups and individual cymbals are the standard
for today’s ambitious drummer. These harmonically matched cymbals
provide the best sound at an unbeatable price. Ready to rock right out
of the box.
www.meinlcymbals.com/mcs
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HIHAT
CrASH
CrASH-rIDE
rIDE
MEDIuM
MEDIuM
Fast response with a bright, fullbodied sound.
Clear and penetrating with a medium sustain
in a wide range. Wellsuited for any setup.
Multipurpose balanced cymbal with a clear ping
and medium sustain. Played as a crash, it sounds
powerful and penetrating.
MEDIuM
Medium weight cymbal with a wide
dynamic spectrum and a clean stick
response. Warm, brilliant open hihat
sound and a clear chick.
16" MCS16MC NEW
18" MCS18CR NEW
Balanced with a bright, clear ping, and
medium sustain. Solid bell cuts through
highvolume settings.
20" MCS20MR NEW
14" MCS14MH NEW
DESIGNEr CYMBAL BAGS
The Designer Cymbal Bags feature unusual yet
attractive finishes. They’re sure to catch the eyes
wherever you are. Check them out on page 130.
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CYMBAL SET-UPS
Rock Splashes
A loud, tight high-pitched sound
with an extremely direct and cutting
attack. A very durable splash.
10” MB20-10RS-B
12” MB20-12RS-B
The specially matched HCS new player CYMBAL SET-UPS are available in three versions:
14" Hihat, 16" Crash
14" Hihat, 18" Crash-Ride
14" Hihat, 16" Crash, 20" Ride
HCS1416
14" Hihat
16" Crash
HCS141620
14" Hihat
16" Crash
20" Ride
HCS1418
14" Hihat
18" Crash-Ride
New style, new sound
· MS63 Alloy
· Specially matched
· Outstanding quality
· Unbeatable value
120 www.meinlcymbals.com/soundcaster_custom
The Meinl HCS cymbal set-ups and individual cymbals are an entry level
cymbal line that combine quality and value. They are made from MS63 alloy
for a warm, harmonic and balanced sound. They offer the best possible
sounds at an affordable price.
www.meinlcymbals.com/hcs
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SPLASHES
HIHATS
CrASHES
CrASH-rIDE
rIDE
Immediate, cutting bright response.
Perfect for fast accents.
A versatile hihat in medium weight.
Warm, clean sound and an articulate
open hihat.
Smooth attack with a medium
sustain. Complex spread with
a warm feel.
Clean stick response. Fullbodied and warm with
a washy ping and a complex spread. Explosive
sound when played as a crash.
Clean, warm sound, with a defined ping
and nice bell. Good for all situations.
13" HCS13H
14" HCS14H
14" HCS14C
16" HCS16C
18" HCS18CR
8" HCS8S
10" HCS10S
12" HCS12S
20" HCS20R
CHINA
Explosive, brash and bright attack with deep,
dark and trashy undertones.
18" HCS18CH
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cymbals – quick view
hihats
crashes
14"
15"
Heavy Soundwave Hihat
rides
16"
16"
18"
17"
18"
19"
20"
Medium Heavy Crash
20"
20"
Heavy Crash
20"
chinas
Medium Heavy Ride
21"
20"
22"
Heavy Ride
22"
Heavy Bell Ride
24"
10"
12"
Mini Hat
14"
13"
14"
traditional
13"
15"
16"
17"
18"
Thin Hihat
16"
17"
18"
Medium Hihat
16"
18"
Heavy Hihat
16"
18"
14"
Medium Hihat
14"
13"
14"
15"
16"
17"
18"
Heavy Hihat
16"
17"
18"
14"
Fast Hihat
16"
13"
14"
Hihat
16"
13"
14"
Spectrum Hihat
brilliant
dark
14"
14"
15"
19"
20"
19"
18"
17"
20"
18"
21"
22"
20"
Medium Thin Crash
20"
21"
22"
23"
Medium Crash
20"
21"
22"
23"
Heavy Crash
20"
22"
Sizzle Ride
20"
22"
Ping Ride
Thin Crash
20"
Medium Thin Crash
20"
Medium Crash
Crash
20"
Thin Ride
21"
22"
22"
extra dry
13"
14"
Medium Hihat
16"
13"
14"
Thin Hihat
16"
jazz
custom
fusion
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14"
Medium Hihat
14"
Powerful Hihat
14"
Medium Soundwave Hihat
14"
Powerful Soundwave Hihat
14"
Medium Hihat
14"
15"
24"
Medium Ride
21"
Ride
22"
Spectrum Ride
22"
Stadium Ride
20"
22"
Medium Ride
17"
18"
Extra Thin Crash
20"
22"
Extra Thin Ride
16"
17"
18"
Thin Crash
20"
22"
Thin Ride
16"
17"
18"
Medium Thin Crash
20"
22"
Medium Thin Ride
20"
Sweet Light Ride
20"
Sweet Ride
20"
Flat Ride
18"
Thin Crash
20"
Medium Crash
20"
17"
18"
16"
17"
18"
16"
18"
19"
20"
Powerful Crash
Medium Crash
12"
Rock Splash
14"
16"
18"
20"
14"
16"
18"
20"
22"
China
6"
8"
10"
12"
Splash
China
6"
8"
10"
12"
Splash
8"
10"
Splash
10"
Splash
Sky Ride
Thin Crash
16"
10"
Heavy Ride
18"
16"
Rock China
Heavy Ride
Serpents Ride
20"
13"
20"
Medium Ride
21"
19"
18"
Pure Metal Ride
Thin Crash
24"
splashes
22"
22"
Powerful Ride
22"
Mega Bell Ride
20"
20"
Medium Ride
22"
China Ride
Club Ride
Medium Ride
21"
22"
Powerful Ride
16"
18"
18"
20"
China
China
6"
8"
10"
10"
12"
Splash
12"
Distortion Splash
Splash
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hihats
crashes
14"
15"
14"
Heavy Soundwave Hihat
16"
10"
8"
14"
Medium Hihat
14"
Heavy Hihat
10"
16"
14"
12"
16"
18"
17"
16"
14"
16"
15"
18"
Thin Crash
19"
18"
17"
16"
FX Hat
12"/14"
15"
Fat Hat
Mini Hat
rides
18"
19"
18"
17"
20"
Heavy Crash
20"
20"
Medium Crash
20"
22"
Medium Ride
20"
Heavy Crash
20"
22"
Heavy Ride
China Crash
18"
19"
16"
Safari Crash
Safari Hihat
16"
Synthetik Crash
13"
13"
14"
Medium Hihat
14"
Powerful Hihat
14"
14"
Powerful Soundwave Hihat
14"
Medium Hihat
16"
14"
15"
17"
18"
16"
17"
18"
16"
14"
Hihat
14"
16"
18"
stacks
8"/10"
drumbals
10"/12"
Electro Stack
12"/14"
8"
10"
bells
Drumbal
X-treme Stack
8"
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Low Bell
8"
Medium Bell
8"
High Bell
19"
China
8"
10"
12"
Splash
China
8"
10"
12"
Splash
8"
10"
12"
Splash
8"
10"
8"
10"
Heavy Ride
Bell Blast Ride
Safari Ride
16"
8"
10"
12"
14"
10"
12"
14"
12"
14"
18"
16"
20"
Filter China
Jingle Filter China
18"
Kinetik Crash
18"
Signal Crash / Klub Ride
20"
Thin Crash
20"
21"
22"
Medium Ride
Medium Crash
20"
Powerful Ride
Crash-Ride
20"
Medium Ride
Crash
20"
Ride
16"
18"
China
China Splash
Powerful Crash
Medium Crash
18"
13"
22"
17"
Kompressor Crash
18"
16"
splashes
Medium Ride
Medium Crash
Trash Hat
Mini Hat
21"
20"
17"
10"
20"
chinas
18"
China
12"
Splash
Crash-Ride
Cymbal sets
14" Medium Soundwave Hihat / 16" Medium Crash / 20" Medium Ride
12" Safari Hihat / 16" Safari Crash / 18" Safari Ride / 8" Drumbal
14" Powerful Soundwave Hihat / 18" Powerful Crash / 22" Powerful Ride
16" Synthetik Crash / 18" Signal Crash/Klub Ride / 14" Filter China
14" Medium Soundwave Hihat / 16" Medium Crash / 20" Medium Ride
17" Kompressor Crash / 18" Kinetik Crash / 14" Filter China
14" Heavy Soundwave Hihat / 18" Heavy Crash / 20" Bell Blast Ride
14" Medium Hihat / 18" Crash-Ride
14" Medium Hihat / 16" Medium Crash / 20" Medium Ride
14" Hihat / 16" Crash
14" Heavy Hihat / 18" Heavy Crash / 22" Heavy Ride
14" Hihat / 18" Crash-Ride
10" Splash / 18" China
14" Hihat / 16" Crash / 20" Ride
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Drum Gear
Professional
Cymbal Bags
Professional
Cymbal Trolley
MCB24
up to 24"
MCB22
up to 22"
MCB16
up to 16"
The Meinl Cymbal Bags are available in three sizes:
16", 22" and 24" diameters. The 16" Cymbal Bag
has a small external pocket for other Drum Gear.
The 22" and 24" Cymbal Bags have an external hihat /
splash compartment designed to hold cymbals up to
15" in diameter.
DRUM GEAR
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The Meinl Cymbal Trolley holds cymbals up to 22" in
diameter and has an external compartment for cymbals
up to 16" in diameter. The entire bag is mounted on
stable wheels and has a retractable handle. An extendable leg ensures 100% stability when not in transit.
MCB22-TR2
• External compartment
• Padded dividers
• Padded shoulder strap
• Carrying handle
www.meinlcymbals.com/drumgear
129
Drum Gear
Drum Gear
DEsigner Cymbal Bags
DEsigner Stick Bags
The Meinl 22" Designer
Cymbal Bags are available in
five different finishes. Two
external compartments hold
cymbals up to 15" in diameter
and allow storage of sticks
and other drum accessories.
The Meinl Designer Stick Bags are available
in five different finishes. Four spacious sections
for drumsticks and a separate compartment for
drum accessories.
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Stick Bag
The Meinl Stick Bag offers four spacious
sections for drumsticks and a separate
compartment for drum keys, small tools and
other valuables.
• Padded nylon material
• External pocket
• Shoulder strap
• Extension straps
combo Bags
MSB-1
An exceptional combination of a
Meinl 22" Cymbal Bag and a Meinl
Stick Bag. They come together
from a zipper on the backside.
Cymbals and sticks are always
ready at hand.
DeLuxe Stick Bag
The Meinl Deluxe Stick Bag offers some special
features. Spacious sections for drumsticks
featured with zippered clear window pockets and
two external pockets for extra gear.
mcb22/Msb NEW
mcb22/MSB-C1 NEW
Black
Original Camouflage
• Padded synthetic leather
• External pockets
• Shoulder straps
• Elastic cord attachments
MDLXSB
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Drum Gear
Drummer Gloves
Drum Gear
Cymbal
Stackers
CYMBAL
ATTACHMENT
Drum rug
Cymbal Cleaner
CYMBAL POLISH
The specially designed Meinl
drum rug in zebra finish makes for an
absolutely special look. The entire
bottom side is covered with rubber to
avoid sliding and it comes with a bag
for comfortable transportation.
The Meinl Cymbal Cleaner is a
premium concentrated liquid cleaner.
It is designed for regular and brilliant
finish cymbals. Simply spray on
the surface and then wipe it off, to
restore the cymbals’ original shine.
Size:
160 cm (5.25 ft) x 200 cm (6.5 ft)
MCCL
The Meinl Cymbal Polish is
designed exclusively for cleaning
and restoring the high-polished
surface of a brilliant finish cymbal.
It’s a combination of two models
of Meinl cymbal cleaner; the Meinl
concentrated liquid Cymbal Cleaner
and the original Meinl polishing
emulsion.
MDG Gloves NEW
Sizes: M, L, XL
The Meinl cymbal attachment
consists of the Meinl multi-clamp
and a Meinl cymbal boom arm.
It works perfectly for adding
cymbals and accessories to any
stands.
MDGFL Finger-less Gloves NEW
Sizes: M, L, XL
Meinl Drummer Gloves protect your
hands from blisters and prevent
the sticks from slipping, yet provide
a natural feel. Padded areas provide
more durability.
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MCA NEW
MDR-ZB NEW
MCP NEW
The Meinl Cymbal Stackers enable
a space saving set-up of various
cymbals on top of each other.
MC-CYS MC-CYS8 ø 6 mm
ø 8 mm
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Merchandise
T-Shirt
T-Shirt
Sizes Color Front Back Black
M42
S, M, L, XL, XXL
Black
MEINL logo, small
MEINL logo, big
Sizes Color Front S, M, L, XL, XXL
Black
MEINL CYMBALS AHEAD
M43
RED
Sizes Color Front Merchandise
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S, M, L, XL, XXL
Red
MEINL CYMBALS AHEAD
M44
www.meinlcymbals.com/merchandise
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MErCHANDISE
T-SHIrT
POLO SHIrT
LONGSLEEVE T-SHIrT
WITH rED ArMS
SWEAT SHIrT
HOOD SHIrT
WITH ZIPPEr
Sizes
Color
Front
Back
Sizes
Color
Front
Sizes
Color
Front
Back
Sizes
Color
Front
Back
Sizes
Color
Front
Back
S, M, L, XL, XXL
Black
MEINL logo, small
MEINL logo, big
M59 NEW
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MErCHANDISE
M25
S, M, L, XL, XXL
Black
MEINL logo, small
M74
S, M, L, XL, XXL
Black/Red
MEINL logo, small
MEINL logo, big
M49
S, M, L, XL, XXL
Black
MEINL logo, small
MEINL logo, big
S, M, L, XL , XXL
Black
MEINL logo, small
MEINL logo, big
M48
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MErCHANDISE
HOOD SHIrT
MErCHANDISE
TrAINING jACKET
TrAINING jACKET
ArMY CAPS
BAr STOOLS
LANYArD
MBS24 NEW
Size 24"
Sizes
Color
Front
S, M, L, XL, XXL
Red
MEINL CYMBALS AHEAD
M47
Sizes
Color
Front
Back
M71 NEW
S, M, L, XL, XXL
Black
MEINL logo, small
MEINL logo, big
Sizes
Color
Front
Back
M73
M, L, XL , XXL
Black
MEINL logo, small
MEINL logo, big
BACKPACK
MPBB NEW
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M22
M20 BlACK NEW
M21 OlIvE NEW
MOuSE PAD
“CYMBALS AHEAD”
MBS30 NEW
Size 30"
M50
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Info on every cymbal we make, with soundfile included.
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live footage, and product demos.
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