Meinl 18" Class. Cust. Dark Tr. St.
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Meinl
18" Class. Cust. Dark Tr. St.
Product Info
Article Number:
455945
Brand:
Meinl
Model:
18" Class. Cust. Dark Tr. St.
Category:
Cymbal Stacks
Price:
$405.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Meinl stack is a beast for modern, aggressive drumming – think metal, industrial, or anything needing a raw, percussive edge. It’s built to cut through a dense mix and create some seriously unique textures, but it's definitely a specialist tool, not a general-purpose cymbal.
Product Description
- Meinl 18" Class. Cust. Dark Tr. St.
- Stack
- Size: 18"
- CC-18DASTK
- Finish: Natural
- Material: B12 bronze
- Dry and trashy sound with extremely short decay time
- Ideal for music styles that require a lot of volume and an assertive sound
PROS
- • B12 bronze delivers a uniquely trashy, complex sonic texture.
- • Short decay ideal for creating layered, percussive effects.
- • Stack construction provides a controlled, defined crash/trash sound.
- • Meinl’s Class series offers excellent value without sacrificing quality.
CONS
- • Limited versatility; not a go-to for subtle, nuanced cymbal work.
- • The dry sound can be harsh in less experienced players’ hands.
- • Stack design inherently reduces overall cymbal volume compared to flats.
Product Video
Key Features
Size
18 in
Material
B12 bronze
Components
Single cymbal stack
Sound Character
Dry, trashy, short decay
Weight
Approximately 1.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Meinl’s Class Custom offers a more raw, less refined trashiness compared to the Zildjian’s more polished and controlled hybrid sound.
The dark designation refers to the overall tone—it’s definitely on the darker side, but the inherent trashiness prevents it from being truly mellow; expect a gritty, textured darkness.
While technically possible, it’s not ideal; its aggressive character and short decay will likely clash with the subtlety and sustain typically desired in jazz.
