Meinl 6" Crasher Hats
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Meinl
6" Crasher Hats - Benny Greb
Product Info
Article Number:
533383
Brand:
Meinl
Model:
6" Crasher Hats - Benny Greb
Category:
Effects Cymbals
Price:
$493.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
These Benny Greb hats are unlike anything else – a tiny, highly specialized stack delivering a unique, dry 'chick' and shaker-like quality. Perfect for experimental drummers, studio work, or anyone seeking unusual textures, they're a niche tool, but incredibly effective in the right hands.
Product Description
- Meinl 6" Crasher Hats - Benny Greb
- Cymbal Stack
- Size: 06"
- Artist Concept Model - Benny Greb Hats
- Material: B20 / B8
- Finish: Natural/raw
- 4 Single cymbals in a stack
- Extremely short
- clear but also high sound
- which is nevertheless dynamic to embed itself shaker-like into the overall sound
- Incl. MXH Meinl X-Hat Auxiliary hi-hat holder
PROS
- • Unique, dry 'chick' sound due to the stack configuration.
- • B20 alloy provides a complex, shimmering undertone.
- • MXH holder allows for incredibly precise and controlled hi-hat techniques.
- • Raw finish enhances responsiveness and subtle sonic nuances.
CONS
- • Limited to a very specific, unconventional sound; not a general-purpose hat.
- • Price point puts it in the premium-priced category for such a small size.
- • The raw finish requires more frequent cleaning and maintenance to prevent corrosion.
Product Video
Key Features
Type
Crasher Hats (Stack)
Size
6 inches
Material
B20 Bronze / B8 Bronze
Sound Character
Short, dry, clear, dynamic, shaker-like
Weight
Approximately 8 oz total (2 oz per cymbal)
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Frequently Asked Questions
While they can be played traditionally, their small size and stack design significantly alter the response; they excel as a specialized effect, not a replacement for standard hi-hats.
The B8 bronze provides a brighter, more responsive element within the stack, adding subtle shimmer and complexity to the otherwise dry and controlled tone.
The raw finish is prone to tarnishing and corrosion, so regular cleaning with a cymbal cleaner is essential to preserve the sound and appearance.
