Meinl 20" Pure Alloy Custom Crash
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Meinl
20" Pure Alloy Custom Crash
Product Info
Article Number:
483021
Brand:
Meinl
Model:
20" Pure Alloy Custom Crash
Category:
20" Crash Cymbals
Price:
$394.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Pure Alloy Custom Crash is a real gem for players seeking a warm, controlled crash with a sophisticated sound. It’s a fantastic choice for jazz, orchestral, or any style where nuance and responsiveness are key – it really shines in more subtle musical settings.
Product Description
- Meinl 20" Pure Alloy Custom Crash
- Crash Cymbal
- Size: 20"
- Finish: Smoke Bronze
- Warm tone with short sustain
- Wide dynamic range
- Made in Germany
PROS
- • The Pure Alloy blend delivers a uniquely warm, complex overtone series.
- • German manufacturing ensures exceptional consistency and durability.
- • Smoke Bronze finish minimizes stickiness and offers a refined aesthetic.
- • Short sustain makes it incredibly responsive and controllable in dynamic passages.
CONS
- • The tonal character is less versatile than a more complex alloy cymbal.
- • The price point places it firmly in the premium-priced category.
- • May lack the explosive power needed for heavier, more aggressive styles.
Product Video
Key Features
Size
20 in
Material
B20 Bronze Alloy (Meinl’s proprietary Pure Alloy blend)
Finish
Smoke Bronze
Sound Character
Warm, responsive, short sustain, wide dynamic range
Weight
Thin to Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions
Pure Alloy uses a slightly different bronze composition, resulting in a warmer, more focused tone with less wash and quicker decay than many standard B20s.
The Smoke Bronze finish contributes to the cymbal’s dampened response and reduces stickiness compared to a brighter, more reflective finish.
While versatile, its shorter sustain and warmer tone might get buried in very aggressive, high-volume settings; it’s better suited for more controlled dynamics.
