Meinl 16" Pure Alloy Custom M. Crash
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Meinl
16" Pure Alloy Custom M. Crash
Product Info
Article Number:
533374
Brand:
Meinl
Model:
16" Pure Alloy Custom M. Crash
Category:
16" Crash Cymbals
Price:
$284.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Pure Alloy Custom M. Crash is a real winner for gigging musicians needing a reliable, well-defined crash. It’s got a lovely warmth and brightness without being overly splashy, and the build quality is superb – you can tell it’s a Meinl. Perfect for rock, pop, and even some jazz applications where you want a clean, articulate crash.
Product Description
- Meinl 16" Pure Alloy Custom M. Crash
- Crash Cymbal
- Size: 16"
- Pure Alloy Custom Series
- Thickness: medium
- Warm
- bright tone with medium sustain
- Wide dynamic range
- Finish: Smoke Bronze
- Made in Germany
PROS
- • German craftsmanship ensures exceptional durability and consistent quality.
- • The Pure Alloy blend delivers a warm, focused sound, avoiding harshness.
- • Medium thickness provides a responsive feel and manageable sustain.
- • Smoke Bronze finish minimizes stick marks while enhancing visual appeal.
CONS
- • The medium sustain might be limiting for players needing extended washes.
- • Pure Alloy cymbals, while versatile, don't offer the extreme sonic extremes of B8 or B10.
- • The price point places it in a premium-priced category for a 16” crash.
Product Video
Key Features
Size
16"
Material
Meinl Pure Alloy (B20 Bronze Alloy)
Finish
Smoke Bronze
Sound Character
Warm, bright, focused, responsive
Weight
Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions
Pure Alloy is generally warmer and more focused than the Byzance, lacking the complex overtones. It's a more direct, less 'washy' sound.
It's primarily cosmetic, but the darker finish tends to slightly dampen higher frequencies, contributing to the cymbal’s warmer character.
While bright, it's not the most aggressive crash. It will cut, but players needing a truly piercing sound might prefer a thinner, more brilliant model.
