Meinl 18" Pure Alloy Custom Trash

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Meinl 18" Pure Alloy Custom Trash

Meinl

18" Pure Alloy Custom Trash

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 483025
Brand: Meinl
Model: 18" Pure Alloy Custom Trash
Price: $317.90

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This Pure Alloy Custom Trash is a seriously cool cymbal, offering a raw, almost chaotic sound that cuts through a mix like crazy. It's built solid, like you’d expect from Meinl’s German workshop, and the smoke finish looks great. Perfect for drummers chasing a unique, industrial edge or adding some grit to alternative rock.

Product Description

Meinl 18" Pure Alloy Custom Trash, Crash Cymbal, Size: 18", Finish: Smoke Bronze, Warm tone with very short sustain, Made in Germany

PROS
  • • Unique, trashy sound ideal for experimental and industrial genres
  • • German craftsmanship ensures exceptional build quality and durability
  • • Smoke bronze finish minimizes glare and adds a subtle aesthetic
  • • Short sustain allows for precise, controlled accents and rhythms
CONS
  • • Limited versatility; not suited for traditional orchestral or jazz playing
  • • Higher price point compared to entry-level crash cymbals
  • • Smoke finish can be more susceptible to scratching and tarnishing

Product Video

Key Features

Size 18 in
Material B20 Bronze Alloy
Finish Smoke Bronze
Sound Character Trashy, Short Sustain, Warm
Weight Medium

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Frequently Asked Questions

Pure Alloy offers a more complex and darker tone with a more pronounced trashiness, whereas B8 tends to be brighter and more straightforward.
The smoke finish is relatively delicate; it will develop a patina with use, but avoid abrasive cleaning to preserve its appearance.
While it's a specialty cymbal, used sparingly, it can add interesting texture to rock, but it's best as an accent rather than a primary crash.

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