Meinl 14" Classics Custom Med. Crash

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Meinl 14" Classics Custom Med. Crash

Meinl

14" Classics Custom Med. Crash

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 261668
Brand: Meinl
Model: 14" Classics Custom Med. Crash
Price: $136.40

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This Classics Custom Med. Crash is a solid, reliable workhorse. It's got a warm, musical sound that sits well in a mix – great for gigging musicians needing a versatile crash without breaking the bank. It’s a dependable choice for everything from jazz to pop, though don't expect a super-splashy or aggressively bright tone.

Product Description

  • Meinl 14" Classics Custom Med. Crash
  • Crash
  • 14" Classics Custom series
  • Medium crash
  • Brillant surface finish
  • In all frequencies perfectly balanced crash with dissolving sound
  • Pleasant attack with lying fundamental tone
  • All-purpose crash for all styles of music
PROS
  • • Excellent overall tonal balance across the frequency spectrum.
  • • The 'lying' fundamental provides a warm, musical sustain.
  • • Brilliant finish enhances clarity and projection without harshness.
  • • Versatile enough for a wide range of genres and playing styles.
CONS
  • • May lack the extreme volume needed for very loud rock or metal.
  • • The medium weight might feel a little heavy for some drummers.
  • • The Classics Custom series isn’t the most complex or nuanced cymbal line.

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Key Features

Size 14 in
Material B20 Bronze
Finish Brilliant
Sound Character Balanced, musical, dissolving with warm fundamental
Weight Medium

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Meinl has a warmer, more fundamental-rich tone compared to the brighter, more complex Zildjian A series, offering a different feel and response.
While versatile, its medium weight and balanced sound won't cut through a very loud hard rock mix as effectively as a heavier, brighter crash.
The 'Thin' model will be lighter, more responsive, and offer a quicker decay, while the 'Medium' provides a fuller sound and more sustain.

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