Meinl 22" Classics Custom Pow. Ride
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Meinl
22" Classics Custom Pow. Ride
Product Info
Article Number:
261684
Brand:
Meinl
Model:
22" Classics Custom Pow. Ride
Category:
22" Ride Cymbals
Price:
$317.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Classics Custom Pow. Ride is a beast – really cuts through a mix with its brilliant sheen and powerful wash. It’s ideal for rock, metal, and heavier genres where you need assertive cymbal presence. If you're looking for a ride that can really drive a band, this one delivers.
Product Description
- Meinl 22" Classics Custom Pow. Ride
- Ride Cymbal
- Size: 22"
- Classics Custom Series
- Powerful ride
- Brilliant surface
- Basically the same attributes as the medium ride version but with even greater clarity and brilliance for even better assertiveness
- Ideal rock and heavy ride cymbal
PROS
- • Brilliant, shimmering wash provides a powerful, cutting ride sound
- • B20 bronze alloy delivers a full, resonant tone with excellent projection
- • Well-defined stick definition cuts through dense mixes effectively
- • The medium weight construction offers a responsive feel and controlled sustain
CONS
- • The high volume might be overwhelming in quieter, more nuanced settings
- • Lacks the complex, trashy character preferred by some jazz or fusion players
- • Brilliance requires more frequent cleaning to maintain optimal appearance
Product Video
Key Features
Size
22 in
Material
B20 Bronze
Finish
Brilliant
Sound Character
Powerful, Cutting, Clear
Bell Size
4.5 in
Weight
Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Pow. Ride is noticeably brighter and louder, with less overall sustain, while the Medium Ride offers a warmer, more versatile tone.
Yes, the brilliant finish shows marks easily, requiring more frequent cleaning and potentially a protective coating for gigging musicians.
While versatile, its volume and projection are best suited for medium to large kits and louder musical styles; it might be too assertive in quieter contexts.
