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Meinl 14" Pure Alloy Custom Hi-Hat

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Meinl 14" Pure Alloy Custom Hi-Hat

Meinl

14" Pure Alloy Custom Hi-Hat

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 501501
Brand: Meinl
Model: 14" Pure Alloy Custom Hi-Hat
Category: 14" Hi-Hat Cymbals
Price: $416.90

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These Pure Alloy Custom hi-hats are a real departure from the usual bright, splashy sounds. They offer a warm, nuanced tone with a surprising amount of control – ideal for jazz, funk, and session work where you need a sophisticated, musical response. The construction is top-notch, built to last through countless gigs.

Product Description

  • Meinl 14" Pure Alloy Custom Hi-Hat
  • Medium Thin Hi-Hat
  • Size: 14"
  • Pure Alloy Custom Series
  • Thin Top
  • Medium Thin Bottom
  • Finish top: Smoked Bronze
  • Finish bottom: Brilliant
  • Warm tone with short sustain
  • Wide dynamic range
  • Fine and crispy response
  • PAC14MTH
  • Made in Germany
PROS
  • • The 'Pure Alloy' blend delivers a unique, complex tonal character.
  • • Smoked bronze top provides a darker, more nuanced initial attack.
  • • German craftsmanship ensures exceptional durability and consistent quality.
  • • Medium-thin profile offers a wide dynamic range, from quiet chick to explosive crashes.
CONS
  • • The 'Pure Alloy' sound isn't a universal fit; lacks bright, cutting presence.
  • • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many drummers.
  • • Finish, while attractive, might show fingerprints and require more care.

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Key Features

Size 14 in
Material Meinl’s Pure Alloy bronze blend (B20 alloy with slight modifications)
Finish Smoked Bronze (top), Brilliant (bottom)
Sound Character Warm, complex, controlled, crispy
Top/Bottom Weight Thin (top), Medium Thin (bottom)
Weight Approximately 1700g

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Meinl hats are generally warmer and more complex, lacking the A Custom’s bright, shimmering quality. They offer a more vintage, controlled feel.
While versatile, the warmer tone might be too subdued for aggressive, high-volume rock or metal genres. They’re better suited for more nuanced styles.
Meinl’s ‘Pure Alloy’ denotes a specific bronze composition, tweaked from their standard B20 alloy to achieve a distinct tonal character—more focused on warmth and complexity.

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