Meinl 18" Class. Cust. Dark Tr. Ch.

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Meinl 18" Class. Cust. Dark Tr. Ch.

Meinl

18" Class. Cust. Dark Tr. Ch.

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 455937
Brand: Meinl
Model: 18" Class. Cust. Dark Tr. Ch.
Price: $218.90

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This Meinl China is a real character piece – loud, trashy, and cuts through a dense mix like a hot knife through butter. It's perfect for rock, metal, and anything needing those edgy, chaotic accents. Just be aware it's a specialist, not a general-purpose crash.

Product Description

  • Meinl 18" Class. Cust. Dark Tr. Ch.
  • China Cymbal
  • Size: 18"
  • CC18DATRCH
  • Finish: Natural
  • Material: B12 bronze
  • Explosive and trashy China for crisp accents
  • With extremely short decay time
  • Ideal for music styles that require a lot of volume and an assertive sound
PROS
  • • B12 bronze delivers a dark, complex tonal palette.
  • • Short sustain ideal for quick, trashy accents and fast fills.
  • • Natural finish preserves the bronze's inherent character and responsiveness.
  • • Well-latted for consistent wash and controlled trashiness.
CONS
  • • Limited versatility; not a go-to for traditional crash sounds.
  • • The 'trashy' character can be overly aggressive for subtle passages.
  • • B12 bronze isn't the most responsive for extremely nuanced playing.

Product Video

Key Features

Size 18 in
Material B12 bronze
Finish Natural
Sound Character Trashy, dark, explosive
Weight Medium-light

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Frequently Asked Questions

It’s more aggressive and focused than many standard China cymbals, prioritizing a shorter, trashier sound over a broader wash.
Yes, its explosive nature makes it best suited for louder environments; volume control can be tricky in quieter settings.
B12 bronze is a solid alloy and holds up well, but the aggressive playing style this cymbal encourages can accelerate wear over time.

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