Meinl 20" Pure Alloy E.Hammered Cr.

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Meinl 20" Pure Alloy E.Hammered Cr.

Meinl

20" Pure Alloy E.Hammered Cr.

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Product Info

Article Number: 581406
Brand: Meinl
Model: 20" Pure Alloy E.Hammered Cr.
Price: $405.90

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This Meinl crash is a real character piece – the Pure Alloy blend gives it a warmth you don’t often hear in hammered crashes. It's fantastic for players who want a quick, articulate crash with a touch of vintage vibe, especially those in rock, funk, or soul settings where a shorter sustain is desirable.

Product Description

Meinl 20" Pure Alloy E.Hammered Cr., Crash Cymbal, Size: 20", Pure Alloy Series, Finish: Traditional, Thickness: medium thin

Strong machine hammering, Fast and powerful attack with a warm sound that decays quite quickly

PROS
  • • The Pure Alloy blend offers a unique, warm tonal character.
  • • Heavy hammering creates complex overtones and a lively response.
  • • Medium-thin weight provides a fast attack and quick decay.
  • • Traditional finish retains a natural, unlacquered aesthetic and patina.
CONS
  • • The fast decay limits its suitability for extended washes or shimmering sounds.
  • • Pure Alloy's inherent brightness can be challenging to tame in certain mixes.
  • • Hammered finish can be more prone to developing stick marks and oxidation.

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Key Features

Size 20"
Material Meinl Pure Alloy (B20 Bronze Alloy)
Finish Traditional (Unlathed, Unpolished)
Sound Character Warm, fast attack, complex overtones, quick decay
Weight Medium Thin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Pure Alloy generally offers a warmer, more complex tone with a slightly faster decay than typical B20 bronze, lacking some of the bright, shimmering sustain.
While Meinl aims for consistency, each cymbal's hammering is unique due to the hand-hammering process, resulting in subtle tonal variations between individual cymbals.
Expect to regularly clean and potentially apply a cymbal protectant to prevent excessive oxidation and maintain the desired appearance; it's part of the charm of a traditional finish.

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