Meinl Cymbal Guide 2010

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eVeNTS 124

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MEINL CYMBALS
participant for taking part in our contest.

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thESE photoS CAN Now BE SEEN throughout our NEw 2010 CYMBAL CAtALog.

Victoria, Russia

Ritchie B.B., Germany Fabian Hütte, Germany

Carlos Carrasquilla, Panama
Shane Butler, USA
Kyle Conkle, USA

Ruben Albarracin Fernandez, Spain
Daniel O'Brien, Australia Vladimir Kustov, Russia
4 Zsolt, Hungary 5

AggReSSive Sound,
AggReSSive deSign • B20 BroNZE ALLoY
• hANd hAMMErEd INto ShApE
• MuSICALItY ANd MAXIMuM proJECtIoN
Meinl’s Mb20 cymbals are a combination of superior materials, craftsmanship and strength,
resulting in an aggressive sound. They are heavy cymbals which have been developed to meet
all of the requirements for today’s hard hitting drummers playing loud music.

Recommended
StyleS
Alternative
+extreme metal
+Hard Rock
toMMY CLufEtoS (uSA)
+Heavy metal
roB ZoMBIE
+Punk
+Rock

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roCk SpLAShES hIhAtS CrAShES

A loud, tight high-pitched sound
hEAvY SouNdwAvE MEdIuM hEAvY
Fra n ky C ost with an extremely direct and cutting
a n za (Fra n ce Aggressive, powerful and loud with Explosive with fast response, bright tonality
of D a goba pl ) attack. A very durable splash.
a ys the 10" a penetrating, energetic open hihat with powerful feeling. Medium to heavy weight
R o ck S pl a sh 10" MB20-10RS-B and a cutting chick. boosting its volume, making them the perfect
12" MB20-12RS-B sonic complement to the Mb20 heavy crashes.
14" MB20-14HSW-B
15" MB20-15HSW-B 16" MB20-16MHC-B
18" MB20-18MHC-B
20" MB20-20MHC-B

hEAvY
A mix of explosive power and tone for
cutting projection. Loud and direct with
a clarified response.
Stephen Maginnis,
UK Northern Ireland 16" MB20-16HC-B
Ben Hammou Amine, Morocco
17" MB20-17HC-B
Searge "Rodrigues"
Rodygin, Russia 18" MB20-18HC-B
19" MB20-19HC-B
20" MB20-20HC-B

Julian Bendixen, Germany Snake (Russia) of Naive
loves his 19“ Heavy Crash
Belyavsky Sergei, Russia
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roCk ChINAS rIdES hEAvY BELL rIdES

Hand hammered Rock China with an aggressive
and brash sound. Effective for riding, accenting
MEdIuM hEAvY Solid, large bell produces a clear,
and effects.
Highly polished finish and medium dominant sound with full-bodied attack.
18" MB20-18RCH-B heavy weight gives a defined clear stick Loud and powerful, yet musical.
20" MB20-20RCH-B definition with a nice wash.
20" MB20-20HBR-B
20" MB20-20MHR-B 22" MB20-22HBR-B

lwork
hEAvY Dirk Verbeuren (Be lgium) of Soi
digs his 22“ Hea vy Bel l Ride
Heavier weight and highly polished finish
gives a bright, dry and glassy ping.
Excellent stick definition with medium sustain.
Claudio Hector Sobrales, Argentina
20" MB20-20HR-B
21" MB20-21HR-B
22" MB20-22HR-B

Michael Galeza, Aram Khlief, Carlos Ciliberto, Venezuela
Dustin Cox, USA Germany Germany

Ale xAn dr "Shum" le viche v , ruSSiA
Chelsie Stulz, USA
www.mySpAce.com/kopengAgen

Callum Coupland, UK
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If you’ve never questioned your ride
sound before, try the Pure Metal Ride
and you will not only understand why
you should have, you never will again.
ChrIS AdLEr (uSA)
LAMB of god

purE MEtAL rIdE
Massive bell, extreme heavy weight and highly
polished finish make this cymbal a distinctive
ride with outstanding sound qualities for louder
musical settings.

24" MB20-24PMR-B

Includes a free 24"
Professional Cymbal Bag SIgNAturE CYMBAL

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trAdItIoNAL
MINI hAtS hIhAtS CrAShES

TRADITIONAl Traditional finish cymbals
have a completely lathed
surface and a warm, smooth
and rich sound. The har-
monic spectrum has slightly Fast, quick responsive hihat with an thIN thIN
energetic, controlled open sound Light weight with increased Light weight, sounds fairly washy and
dominant mids.
and a defined, warm, cutting chick. sensitivity and response. Ultra warm dark in a narrow frequency range.
and fine sounding with a soft, Soft attack and a fairly short sustain.
10" B10MH
smooth chick. Outstanding musical
12" B12MH 14" B14TC 17" B17TC
cymbal, ideal for studio work.
SpLAShES ChINAS fLAt ChINAS 14" B14TH
15" B15TC
16" B16TC
18" B18TC

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MEdIuM thIN
MEdIuM
Washy and fairly dark sound with a full
Wide dynamic spectrum with a soft,
frequency spectrum. Loud attack with
warm sound. Unobtrusive and
moderate sustain.
controlled open hihat sound with
a crisp chick. 16" B16MTC 18" B18MTC
17" B17MTC 19" B19MTC
13" B13MH
14" B14MH
MEdIuM
15" B15MH
Traditional, warm sound in an extremely
A nice spread with great attack. Aggressive, brash attack with a complex Outstanding and exceptional chinas. wide dynamic spectrum. Energetic,
Punchy and washy but still with spread. Trashy sound with an explosive They are produced without a bell and hEAvY exploding attack and a louder response.
a traditional feel. response and long sustain. have a short sustain. Soft attack with Heavier weight for a powerful
16" B16MC 21" B21MC
a simmering, sizzling sound that is sound, with a brash open hihat
6" B6S 14" B14CH 18" B18MC 22" B22MC
focused. in a wide dynamic range.
8" B8S 16" B16CH 20" B20MC

C hin a e ll
10" B10S 18" B18CH 16" B16FCH 14" B14HH
12" B12S 20" B20CH 18" B18FCH
tb hEAvY
22" B22CH withou Heavier weight increases power and
focus, for a direct and loud response. r
Dave Atkins (Australia)
of Wolfmother uses an 16" B16HC
18” Medium Crash 18" B18HC

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trAdItIoNAL trAdItIoNAL

rIdES SIZZLE rIdES pINg rIdES
thIN
Dark and shimmering in the traditional style.
Clear bell definition and a mellow stick response
with a washy ping.

20" B20TR

MEdIuM
Balanced, controllable stick response with a
defined ping and a blend of bright overtones.
Warm basic sound with medium sustain and bell.

20" B20MR 23" B23MR
MEdIuM Excellent stick definition with a bright, clear ping.
21" B21MR 24" B24MR
Sizzles, along with the outstanding sound Glassy, high-pitched sound with short sustain for
22" B22MR
attributes of this Medium Ride, combine to form extremely busy patterns.
a shimmering sound with an extremely long
20" B20PR
hEAvY sustain.
22" B22PR
Powerful and focused sound with a defined,
20" B20MR-S
bright bell. Solid, full-bodied stick response
22" B22MR-S
with a clear ping.

20" B20HR 22" B22HR
21" B21HR 23" B23HR

Billy Kefalas, USA

tch
Jea n-Paul Gaster (USA) of Clu
plays the 23” Medium Ride

Michael, Russia Mike Villarreal, USA

Michael, Poland
Francesco Carloni, Dimitrije, Serbia and Montenegro
Italy
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BRIllIANT

recommended
styles
Alternative … country …
fusion … Hard rock …
Heavy metal … Pop … rnB …
rock … studio …

JASkA rAAtIkAINEN (fINLANd)
ChILdrEN of BodoM

• B20 Bronze Alloy
• HAnd HAmmered for An unique sound
• BrigHt ricH sounds
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BrILLIANt

hIhAtS fASt hIhAtS
BRIllIANT SIgNAturE CYMBAL

Brilliant cymbal
s are polished up
six times to a hi to
gh gloss finish.
in this manner ca Only
n the unique ap
pearance of Mei -
nl’s brilliant cymb
be guaranteed. als
These cymbals ca
tivate with thei p-
r reflective surf
and bright, rich aces
sound.
MEdIuM
A brilliant, bright sound, based on

SpLAShES ChINAS the highly polished surface and bright
finish. A wide dynamic spectrum.
Hihat features two different finishes, enabling a dry immediate
response, an extremely fast chick, and a short sustain.
13" B13MH-B
13" B13FH
14" B14MH-B
14" B14FH

hEAvY
Increased focus through heavier weight
with a very clear and brilliant sound
and a bright, powerful open hihat.

14" B14HH-B

High-polished finish, brilliant and Brilliant, bright overtones with a sizzling,
bright sound with fast response. trashy, brash sound. Tyler Coste, USA

6" B6S-B 14" B14CH-B
8" B8S-B 16" B16CH-B
10" B10S-B 18" B18CH-B
12" B12S-B 20" B20CH-B
It barks when I whack it with my stick.
It screams when I ride it half open, and
Anton James Olsson,
Sweden
it snaps at me when I slam my boot down.
thoMAS LANg (AuStrIA)

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BrILLIANt BrILLIANt

CrAShES rIdES

thIN MEdIuM
High-polished finish contains bright High-polished finish effects a clear, warm sound
overtones with a silky, washy, dark with bright overtones. Defined ping with medium
sound. Short sustain. sustain.

14" B14TC-B 17" B17TC-B 20" B20MR-B
15" B15TC-B 18" B18TC-B 21" B21MR-B
16" B16TC-B 22" B22MR-B
24" B24MR-B

MEdIuM thIN
Bright and brilliant overtones with a Rachel Rep (Germany) of Farin Urlaub Racing Team hEAvY Kai Hahto (Fin land) of Wintersun
moderate sustain that is silky, clear. favors her 18” Medium Thin Crash High frequency range caused by the plays the 20” Heavy Ride
high-polished finish. Penetrating, defined,
16" B16MTC-B 18" B18MTC-B
bright bell and a glassy, clear ping.
17" B17MTC-B 19" B19MTC-B
20" B20HR-B
22" B22HR-B
MEdIuM
Medium weight, high-polished
finish with a clear, warm sound.
Lots of bright, brilliant overtones
with a medium sustain.
Will Hankey, UK
16" B16MC-B 20" B20MC-B
18" B18MC-B Fips Ascon, Germany

Nick, Russia
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BrILLIANt BrILLIANt

SIgNAturE CYMBAL

SErpENtS rIdE
A blend of definition and tone in a cymbal with shimmering
sound and feel. Big-sized heavy bell produces a clear and
cutting bell sound.

21" B21SR-B

Swift, delicate, accurate, powerful, mystical,
intense, scary. These terms describe the adapta-
tions of my Serpents Ride in its world: Music.
dErEk roddY (uSA)
SErpENtS rISE


dArk

rIdES rAw BELL rIdE
DARK Dark cymbals are not lat
have their original appea
and sound characteristic
hed and
rance
. They N EW!
are distinguished by an ea
rthy
sound with a fairly short
sustain.

SpLAShES ChINA CrAShES
N EW!
Low frequency range with esoteric character Outstanding ride cymbal with excellent sound
due to the untreated finish. Dark, earthy, with features and an extraordinary dark look. Untrea-
a short sustain and a defined ping and bell. ted raw bell creates a fat, projecting sound that
has a wide spectrum.
20" B20DAR
21" B21DAR 20" B20RBR

Dark, earthy sound with a strong, Low frequency with a dark and Dark in a low frequency range, and
punchy attack. Short sustain in dirty appearance in sound and look. esoteric character caused by the
a low frequency range with esoteric Aggressive attack with a washy, untreated finish. Earthy with a strong
character. short sustain. attack and a short sustain.

8" B8DAS 18" B18DACH 16" B16DAC
10" B10DAS 17" B17DAC
18" B18DAC

Chris Coleman (USA) of New Kids on the Block
loves his 20” Dark Ride


dArk dArk

hIhAtS SpECtruM hIhAtS This cymbal transcends genres.
SIgNAturE CYMBAL
A classic elegant sound combined
with an aggressive clear projection.
rodNEY hoLMES (uSA)

Untreated finish. Esoteric, dark Unique pairing, designed with Rodney
sound with a dirty, earthy open hihat Holmes’s personal inspirations in mind.
and a short sustain and chick. Solid, strong chick sound with tight
stick response and plenty of presence.
13" B13DAH
SIgNAturE CYMBAL
14" B14DAH 13" B13SH
14" B14SH

Crisp, but full. Clean, yet earthy. SpECtruM rIdE
Cutting, while being warm at the same Distinctive, clear and penetrating bell. Low to mid
time. Some call it a contradiction. frequencies with a fairly dark ping. Very harmonic
Fe lix Lehrmann (Germany)
digs the 13” Da rk Hihat But I call it completeness. and musical ride with a special spiral-lathing.

22" B22SR
rodNEY hoLMES (uSA)


dArk dArk

StAdIuM rIdE SkY rIdE
The 22" size combined with the relative light weight, the dark Unique sized ride cymbal in dark finish.
finish top, and lathed bottom create a smooth wash with a It has the same sound character as the
buttery feeling. The big-sized heavy bell produces a pingy and 20" dark ride, yet with a higher pitch and
penetrating sound. faster response.

22" B22STR 19" B19SKR
SIgNAturE CYMBAL SIgNAturE CYMBAL

"T his ride is the king
of rides!" "Plea se enjoy this deep
and vast soun d!"

NorIAkI kuMAgAI (JApAN)
trIX

trEvor LAwrENCE Jr. (uSA)
dr. drE


EXtrA drY

CrAShES rIdES
exTRA DRy
Extra Dry cymbals have big hammer
marks which in combination with the
untreated, natural finish enable
an extremely dark sound with a
short sustain. Dominant lows with
an esoteric character.

thIN MEdIuM
SpLASh ChINAS hIhAtS Unique light weight crash with Extremely musical cymbal with dry stick
an extremely dry and low pitched definition and an outstanding short sustain.
sound. Trashy overtones, soft Unlathed surface and big hammer strokes
N EW!
response with a fast decay creating produce a dry and warm sound in a low
an overall “dryness”. frequency range.
N EW!
16" B16EDTC 20" B20EDMR Nick D’Virgilio (USA) of
18" B18EDTC 22" B22EDMR Spock’s Beard uses the
20" B20EDTC NEW! 20” Extra Dry Medium Ride

An especially crisp sound that has Unique china with a dark, dirty MEdIuM
a wide spectrum ranging from low sound that has a wide spectrum of Distinctive hihat due to its weight
to high frequencies. Very musical frequencies. An explosive attack due relation between top and bottom.
splash with an unusual appearance to the medium thin weight and the Dry and defined, fat chick due to
in sound and look. partial lathing. heavy bottom. Light weight top
produces a dark stick response
10" B10EDS 18" B18EDCH
with little wash. Paul Tetzlaff
20" B20EDCH
(Germany) of
13" B13EDMH
Clueso plays the
14" B14EDMH
18” Extra Dry
Thin Crash

JAZZ

CrAShES ChINA rIdE
The award winning Byzance
Jazz cym-
bals have a regular finish

JAZZ
and contain
outstanding sound qualities.
They were
developed for the natural
vintage sound
that traditional Jazz requir
es. With a
complex blend of sounds, an
overall
darkness and a nice spread
, these fac-
tors come together to for
m a warm,
musical mix.
EXtrA thIN
Extreme light weight crash with a warm and
natural vintage-sound. Washy, dark attack
SpLASh hIhAtS with a fast, full-bodied response. Suitable Exotic, trashy sound with a soft feeling. Very
as a light ride. controllable and responsive in a wide dynamic
range. Well suited for a smooth, sizzling ride
16" B16JETC
or a slow swelling crash.
17" B17JETC
18" B18JETC 22" B22JCHR

thIN SwEEt rIdES
Delicate and musical Jazz cymbal. Fast
and explosive with a warm, low-pitched
thIN sound. Complex frequency range with
Musically deep and dark. Colorful
Exceptional light weight hihat with a smooth decay. Suitable as a light ride.
with a papery, washy attack and a
a low volume stick response and a
wide smooth spread. 16" B16JTC
soft, smooth chick. Blends well
17" B17JTC
10" B10JS and has a comfortable feel.
18" B18JTC
Winner of the M.I.P.A.
13" B13JTH
Musikmesse International
14" B14JTH
Press Award MEdIuM thIN
Fast and explosive with a warm, dark sound,
yet with a clear projection. Complex frequency
range with a fast decay. Suitable as a light ride.
Delicate, sensitive cymbal with a sweet feel.
16" B16JMTC Soft stick response with a sparkling spread
17" B17JMTC and long sustain. Perfect for brush work.
18" B18JMTC
20" B20JSLR SWEET LigHT RiDE
Oli Rubow (Germany) of De Phazz
20" B20JSR SWEET RiDE
loves the 14” Jazz Thin Hihat

JAZZ JAZZ

rIdES fLAt rIdE CLuB rIdES
Distinctive Flat Ride with a great presence. Big hammer marks
enable the cymbal to sound dark and warm, yet soft and smooth.
Long, sizzling sustain.

20" B20JCR
22" B22JCR

SIgNAturE CYMBAL

EXtrA thIN A clear, sweet ping with a subtle hum, little
My Club Rides sound perfect both
Extreme light weight ride with a dark, smooth build-up and a long sustain. Excellent for low live and in the studio. They have
and complex tonal structure. A beautiful,
wide spread and shimmer with a long sustain.
to medium volume situations.
a cool touch and look absolutely
20" B20JETR
20" B20JFR
stunning. woLfgANg hAffNEr (gErMANY)
22" B22JETR

thIN
Traditional Jazz Ride with a perfect blend
of spread and shimmer. Intensive hammering
results in a harmonic, colorful sound with
lots of depth.

20" B20JTR
22" B22JTR

MEdIuM thIN
Low pitched sound, yet with very nice
washy overtones. Warm and full-bodied
stick response with a soft buttery feel.
fa vors
Huge spread with a long sustain. Gergo Borla i (Hunga ry)
in Ride
20" B20JMTR the 20” Ja zz Extra Th
22" B22JMTR


vINtAgE

Superhuman, modern abilities with
that great vintage sound...unreal!
s cymbals are
VINTAGe Byzance Vintage Serie
traditionally made from
and feature innovative
B20 bronze alloy
designs with un-
BENNY grEB (gErMANY)

e sounds. Made for
conventional yet uniqu
g for a truly indi-
drummers who are lookin
to express musicality
vidual sound in order
pieces of art with
to its fullest. Distinct
teristics.
stunning sound charac

N EW!

SIgNAturE CYMBAL

SANd rIdE
The ba ck of the Sa
The sandblasted top combined with the partially nd Ride
lathed bottom produce an outstanding dry and fast
stick sound with a very quick decay. The bell has a
clear, bright and articulate voice.

20" B20SAR


New
series! rALf guStkE (gErMANY)
XAvIEr NAIdoo

Recommended
Styles
Alternative 1 Funk
Fusion 1 Heavy Metal
Mainstream 1 Pop
Rock 1 Studio

ModErN CoNCEpt, trAdItIoNAL SouNd
• B20 Bronze alloy
• high-tech computerized manufacturing
• rich sounds and utmost in musicality
M-Series cymbals are made in Germany from B20 bronze alloy featuring high-tech computerized manufacturing standards.
These cymbals have a traditional look and feel, but with a modern sound and distinct clarity. They have been developed for
the needs of literally all styles of music and are therefore the perfect all around professional cymbal series.

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New
series!

Made in Germany
B20 bronze alloy
High-tech computerized
manufacturing

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New
series!

hIhAt rIdES
MEdIuM MEdIuM
Outstanding clear and bright stick Clear, crisp stick definition with a shimmering
sound with a fat chick, due to the spread. Rich sound with a good degree of
heavy weight bottom. Strong and color and plenty of warmer undertones. Nice
powerful response with a controlled shaped bell that projects loud and clear.
feeling.
ba l
bo t to m cy m 20" MS20MR
Exce p tio n a lly he a vy n se a n d a
s tick re spo
14" MS14MH 22" MS22MR
for a fa s t s o u n d.
d, fa t chick
more d e fin e

CrAShES
MEdIuM
Rich sounds characteristic of B20
bronze alloy. Speaks very quickly
with beautiful warm undertones,
Irvin, France
and shimmers with brilliance and
musicality. Mark Mcguinness,
Ireland lars Stefan Pillen, Germany
16" MS16MC
18" MS18MC Dylan Smith, USA

Alex larson, USA
Christophe Verbeek,
Belgium
lawrence Napoco, Brian Jones, USA
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exPeRience muSicAlity And A Stunni
ng look

guStAv SChäfEr (gErMANY)
tokIo hotEL

Recommended StyleS • high-tech computerized hammering
• two finishes in one cymBal
country / Hard Rock / Heavy metal
Pop / Rock / Studio The Soundcaster Fusion cymbals combine two different finishes in one cymbal. Unlathed, brilliant
finish and closed lathing finish for a washy sound with short sustain. This outstanding finish and
the laser-engraved logos results in a stunning and distinctive look.

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CrAShES trASh CrAShES rIdES
N EW!

Winner of the M.I.P.A.
Musikmesse International
Press Award sion
The new Soundcaster Fu
Tra sh Crash

MEdIuM Special designed Trash Crash thIN
Full frequency spread with an with a stunning, unique look. A combination of a soft feel with an articulate
enhanced shimmer. Combination Light weight, eight holes and response. A great stick sound with a nice
of an outstanding warm character the typical Soundcaster Fusion controllable wash. Perfect for any application

SpLAShES ChINAS hIhAtS and a clear sound. lathing pattern create an extreme
trashy and biting sound effect.
where a washy ride sound and a clear ping
are both needed.
14" SF14MC NEW!
16" SF16MC 16" SF16TRC 20" SF20TR NEW!
17" SF17MC NEW! 18" SF18TRC
18" SF18MC
MEdIuM
Defined, solid stick attack with a strong bell
powErfuL
due to the unlathed surface. Outside lathed
Enhanced brightness yet retains
edge increases spread with a medium sustain.
plenty of warmth while maintaining
a wide frequency. Swelling attack 20" SF20MR
with a long sustain. Suited for
Clear and warm sound. Combination of trashiness and brilliance. MEdIuM powerful accents.
powErfuL
Very musical splash. The close lathing at the edge effects an Smooth and voluminous open hihat
enhanced washy sound. sound with a defined chick.
16" SF16PC NEW! Energetic, powerful, and warm sound due

8" SF8S NEW! Wide dynamic spectrum with a warm
18" SF18PC NEW! to its special lathed edge. Fat, strong stick

10" SF10S
16" SF16CH NEW! character.
20" SF20PC NEW! response with a loud bell.
18" SF18CH Javad (Russia) of Plastillinn
20" SF20PR
20" SF20CH NEW! 13" SF13MH NEW! favors the 20” Powerful Ride
22" SF22PR
14" SF14MH

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dANIEL SvENSSoN (SwEdEN)
IN fLAMES

exPeRience BRilliAnce And wARmtH
• high-tech computerized hammering
• rich, warm, glassy tones R ec o m m en d ed S
ty le S
co un tr y / Ha rd Ro
The range of Soundcaster Custom cymbals is the result of extensive ck / He av y m et al
Pu nk / Po p / Ro ck
R&D efforts in finding new exciting sounds. The B12 bronze alloy combined / St ud io
with the brilliant finish results in a mirror-like surface for a brighter, richer,
and more brilliant sound, yet with a controlled amount of high frequencies.

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hIhAtS SouNdwAvE CrAShES
hIhAtS

The Soundcaster Custom
surface
cymbals have a mirror-lik e

MEdIuM MEdIuM SouNdwAvE thIN
SpLAShES dIStortIoN ChINAS Full frequency attack with an
outstanding warm and brilliant
Highly polished finish and waved
bottom increases brightness,
Light weight crash with a brilliant,
clear attack, fast response and
SpLASh sound. Smooth open hihat with response, crispness and volume. a warm, shimmering, short sustain.
a defined chick. A strong cutting chick.
16" SC16TC-B
13" SC13MH-B 14" SC14MSW-B 18" SC18TC-B
14" SC14MH-B

powErfuL SouNdwAvE MEdIuM
powErfuL Combination of heavier weight, Combination of warmth and clear,
Very energetic and powerful with waved bottom and highly bright overtones, due to the
a brilliant high-pitched open hihat polished finish produces a clear polished finish.
sound. Strong chick caused by and penetrating sound.
14" SC14MC-B 17" SC17MC-B
heavier weight.
14" SC14PSW-B 15" SC15MC-B 18" SC18MC-B
14" SC14PH-B 16" SC16MC-B
Extra thin with open, glassy sound. An exceptionally powerful effect Loud and warm spread with a trashy,
A sharply, focused, penetrating cut cymbal defined by a narrow sonic clear attack and explosive response.
powErfuL
with brilliant, high overtones. range. Fairly hard attack with an Good for riding, crashing and effects.
Strong, penetrating attack and
extremely crisp, flashy and high-
6" SC6S-B 16" SC16CH-B cutting power. Lots of bright, brilliant
pitched sound. Long shimmer and
8" SC8S-B 18" SC18CH-B overtones with a medium sustain.
lively fade.
10" SC10S-B 20" SC20CH-B
16" SC16PC-B 19" SC19PC-B
12" SC12S-B 12" SC12DS-B
17" SC17PC-B 20" SC20PC-B
18" SC18PC-B
Fredrik Andersson (Sweden) of Amon Amarth
plays the 18” Powerful Crash
60 www.meinlcymbals.com/soundcaster_custom www.meinlcymbals.com/soundcaster_custom 61

rIdES MEgA BELL rIdE 4 pIECE CYMBAL SEtS

MEdIuM Enormous distinctive bell with a piercing, Soundcaster Custom cymbal sets are available in two versions: BOTH SETS
Defined, clear ping with a warm, brilliant penetrating glassy sound. Lots of cut for The CyMBAL SET includes a 14" Medium Soundwave Hihat, INCLUDE A FREE
response and a medium sustain. A balanced high volume settings. a 16" Medium Crash and a 20" Medium Ride. 22" PROFESSIONAL
and musical bell. The PoWER CyMBAL SET includes a 14" Powerful Soundwave CyMBAL BAG!
22" SC22MBR-B
Hihat, an 18" Powerful Crash and a 22" Powerful Ride.
20" SC20MR-B

CYMBAL SEt powEr CYMBAL SEt
powErfuL
SC-14/16/20 SC-14/18/22
Heavy weight and highly polished finish
14" MEDIUM SOUNDWAVE HIHAT 14" POWERFUL SOUNDWAVE HIHAT
produces a solid high frequency stick attack
16" MEDIUM CRASH 18" POWERFUL CRASH
with a clear penetrating ping and bell.
20" MEDIUM RIDE 22" POWERFUL RIDE
20" SC20PR-B
21" SC21PR-B
22" SC22PR-B

John Boecklin (USA) of Devil Driver Aleksey Voloshin, Ukraine
Simone lehmann, Germany
Michael Galeza,
loves the 22” Mega Bell Ride Germany
Jim Kempf, USA
Drew Hinckley, USA

62 www.meinlcymbals.com/soundcaster_custom www.meinlcymbals.com/soundcaster_custom 63

RECOMMENDED STYLES
Alternative | Country | Hard Rock | Heavy Metal | Punk | Pop | Rock | Studio

INNOvATIvE SOuND, INNOvATIvE DESIgN
JEff fABB (uSA)
IN thIS MoMENt
• cutting yet warm sounds
Mb10 series cymbals are made out of B10 bronze alloy. The fundamental sonic characteristic of
this alloy is responsible for an extremely modern and sophisticated sound. An extensively lathed
and highly polished cymbal surface results in a modern look and plenty of attitude.

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SPlASHeS CHINAS HIHATS FAT HAT
Oversized hihat for more volume and a thick response.
Special hammering and air-lock-elimination effect a
low pitched, dark sound. An exceptional hihat.

16" MB10-16FH-B
SIgNAturE CYMBAL

Flexible, buttery feel with an out- Explosive attack with a biting, crispy and trashy MEdIuM SouNdwAvE I wanted a different and louder
standing crisp and well-balanced
spread. Fast and very controlled
sound. Brash and penetrating, but very musical
in its spread.
Cutting, high pitched sound with
quick attack. Energetic open sound
hihat sound than the average 14”.
attack with a bright and warm sound.
17" MB10-17CH-B
with a sharp and crispy chick. The I am really happy and proud to have
8" MB10-8S-B 19" MB10-19CH-B
waved bottom eliminates air lock for
maximum clarity.
been able to design my own 16” Fat
10" MB10-10S-B
12" MB10-12S-B 14" MB10-14MSW-B
Hat. I love it. fLo dAuNEr (gErMANY)
15" MB10-15MSW-B dIE fANtAStISChEN vIEr

hEAvY SouNdwAvE
Heavier weight increases the volume
and raises the pitch. Powerful and
sizzling open sound with a full-
bodied, fat chick. The wavy bottom
eliminates air lock for maximum
clarity.

14" MB10-14HSW-B

John Bengtsson (Sweden) of Sonic Syndicate
uses the 10” Splash


CRASHeS RIDeS 4 PIeCe CyMBAl SeTS

thIN MEdIuM
Light weight crash with a moderately bright The ultimate balance of bright stick definition
sound. Soft and very responsive feel with a rich with pure tone and glassy ping. The big sized BOTH SETS
and warm shimmering character. sweet-spot bell offers a penetrating loud sound. Mb10 cymbal sets are available in two versions: INCLUDE A FREE
A great cymbal for rock! The CyMBAL SET includes a 14" Medium Soundwave Hihat, 22" PROFESSIONAL
16" MB10-16TC-B
a 16" Medium Crash and a 20" Medium Ride. CyMBAL BAG!
18" MB10-18TC-B 20" MB10-20MR-B
The HEAvy CyMBAL SET includes a 14" Heavy Soundwave
21" MB10-21MR-B
Hihat, an 18" Heavy Crash and a 20" Bell Blast Ride.
MEdIuM
Bright, warm and well-balanced sound in a wide hEAvY CYMBAL SEt hEAvY CYMBAL SEt
dynamic range. Full, even and soft responsive feel Fairly wide range with a defined ping. MB10-14/16/20 MB10-141820H
with an extensive spread. Versatile, all-purpose The large sweet-spot bell delivers a 14" MEDIUM SOUNDWAVE HIHAT 14" HEAVY SOUNDWAVE HIHAT
classic rock crash. full-bodied and fat sound. Perfect for 16" MEDIUM CRASH 18" HEAVY CRASH
louder playing. 20" MEDIUM RIDE 20" BELL BLAST RIDE
14" MB10-14MC-B 18" MB10-18MC-B
15" MB10-15MC-B 19" MB10-19MC-B 22" MB10-22HR-B
16" MB10-16MC-B 20" MB10-20MC-B
17" MB10-17MC-B

hEAvY
Total power and presence with an explosive
attack. Heavy weight delivers high-end tones,
yet with a basic warm character. Sherman Jones, USA
Kevin, USA
16" MB10-16HC-B 20" MB10-20HC-B Norman Bonink (Netherlands) of Blof Hendrik Czirr, Germany

18" MB10-18HC-B 21" MB10-21HC-B NEW! loves his 21” Medium Ride Jesus Fernandez
Flores, Mexico

68 www.meinlcymbals.com/mb10 Krystian Schenk, Germany www.meinlcymbals.com/mb10 69

BELL BLASt rIdE
The combination of a heavy weight, a highly polished
finish and a large bell offers an extremely high-pitched,
glassy ping with a penetrating, loud bell, resulting in
defined and articulated sticking.

20" MB10-20BBR-B

SIgNAturE CYMBAL

Spea kin g of the be ll,
it is simply IN TENS E!
It does exac tly what
it’s supposed to do –
JASoN BIttNEr (uSA)
ge ts yo ur at te ntion! ShAdowS fALL


eS
R e c o m m e n d e d Styl
Rock
reme metal + Hard
Alter native + ext
k + Rock + Stud io
+ Heavy metal + Pun

A new StAndARd
ALLEN BLICkLE (uSA)
BAroNESS
of Sound And APPeARence
• B8 Bronze alloy
• precise with energy levels
The Mb8 cymbals prove Meinl’s long-time know-how and competence in manufacturing cymbals out of B8
bronze alloy. They offer the best possible sound of a B8 bronze in combination with an outstanding look and
performance. The cutting, explosive and crystal clear sound sets a new standard of cymbal sounds.

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SPlASHeS HIHATS CRASHeS CHINAS RIDeS

Glassy, clear sound with a focused
and penetrating cut. Fast explosive
attack yet with a nice spread.

8" MB8-8S-B MEdIuM MEdIuM Nice, wide spread with lots of highs, MEdIuM
10" MB8-10S-B Powerful feeling with an exceptio- Aggressive, energetic sound with and a fundamental tone. Classic rock ride cymbal with an extreme
12" MB8-12S-B nally clear voice. Precise and sharp shimmery highs and a responsive clear and defined ping. Big bell offers
16" MB8-16CH-B
chick sound for articulate playing. feel. Powerful attack with medium a glassy, penetrating and full-bodied sound.
18" MB8-18CH-B
sustain.
13" MB8-13MH-B NEW! 20" MB8-20CH-B 20" MB8-20MR-B
MINI HAT 14" MB8-14MH-B 14" MB8-14MC-B 22" MB8-22MR-B
16" MB8-16MC-B
17" MB8-17MC-B
hEAvY hEAvY
18" MB8-18MC-B
Based on the medium hihat version, Very powerful and energetic
19" MB8-19MC-B
yet with enhanced loudness and ride cymbal. Fairly heavy
20" MB8-20MC-B
power for more projection. Perfect feel with a strong, ping stick
for live situations. sound and a sweet-spot bell
hEAvY for comfortable playing.
14" MB8-14HH-B
Strong attack with lots of brilliant
Small, aggressive pairing with 20" MB8-20HR-B
and shimmery overtones. Strong,
lots of glassy overtones and an 22" MB8-22HR-B
cutting crash for heavy playing.
outstanding biting, sharp chick.
Suitable as an auxiliary hihat. 16" MB8-16HC-B
18" MB8-18HC-B
10" MB8-10MH-B
20" MB8-20HC-B
Stef Broks (Ne the rlan ds)
of
Textures favors the 20”
Medium Ride
Daray Brzozowski (Poland)
of Dimmu Borgir uses the 18” China

4 PIeCe CyMBAl SeTS
Mb8 cymbal sets are available in three versions:
The CyMBAL SET includes a 14" Medium Hihat,
a 16" Medium Crash and a 20" Medium Ride.
The RoCK CyMBAL SET includes a 14" Medium Hihat,
an 18" Medium Crash and a 22" Medium Ride.
The HEAvy CyMBAL SET includes a 14" Heavy Hihat,
an 18" Heavy Crash and a 22" Heavy Ride.

CYMBAL SEt roCk CYMBAL SEt hEAvY CYMBAL SEt
MB8-14/16/20 MB8-14/18/22 MB8-14/18/22H
14" MEDIUM HIHAT 14" MEDIUM HIHAT 14" HEAVY HIHAT
16" MEDIUM CRASH 18" MEDIUM CRASH 18" HEAVY CRASH EVERy SET
20" MEDIUM RIDE 22" MEDIUM RIDE 22" HEAVY RIDE INCLUDES A FREE
22" PROFESSIONAL
CyMBAL BAG!

eFFeCT CyMBAl SeT
The Mb8 EFFECT CyMBAL SET includes a 10" Splash,
an 18" China and a free cymbal attachment.

MB8-10/18
BArrY kErCh (uSA)
10" SPLASH
ShINEdowN
18" CHINA INCLUDING A FREE
CyMBAL ATTACHMENT!


recoMMended STYleS
ambient i experimental
drum n Bass i Fusion
Jazz i Pop i rock i Studio

nd c haracTer
ToTal in novaTion a

Winner oF The M.i.P.a.
MuSikMeSSe inTernaTional
• different sounds PreSS aWard
• innovative concepts
• high-tech computerized manufacturing
Meinl’s innovative and award-winning Generation X cymbals pave the way to a completely new world of revolutionary cymbals.
These cymbals have sounds which are consciously different and aimed towards advanced, experimental and unconventional
drummers who are motivated to explore new sound territories. Meinl’s Generation X cymbals offer contemporary and modern
JoN rICE (uSA) sounds which were designed in cooperation with some of today’s most remarkable drummers.
JoB for A CowBoY

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ELECtro StACkS x-treme stack ChINA CrAShES AttACk StACkS trASh hAt
SIgNAturE CYMBAL SIgNAturE CYMBAL

N EW!

Hard, sizzling attack due to the The bottom cymbal contains jingles Large cut-outs, exceptionally defined shape and
waved china top with a trashy, white which enable an exceptional sizzling wavy edge makes this cymbal outstanding and
Special effect stack cymbal designed with Mike Terrana. Holes in the top and bottom eliminate air lock for ma-
noise effect and an extremely short attack. An adjustable sustain is innovative. It delivers an extreme trashy sound
Aggressive, loud and cutting high-pitched sound. ximum clarity. Dry, immediate response with a rattling,
sustain due to the combination of possible by using the wing nut of the with a lot of aggressive bite. Useable as a crash
Perfect for short accents that need to be heard. sizzling sound. Adjustable sustain by utilizing the wing
two cymbals. cymbal stand. or a china for accenting and punctuating.
nut and felts of the cymbal stand.
6"/8" gX-6/8AS-B
8"/10" gX-8/10ES 12"/14" gX-12/14XTS 15" gX-15CHC-B
6"/10" gX-6/10AS-B 12"/14" gX-12/14TH
10"/12" gX-10/12ES 17" gX-17CHC-B
19" gX-19CHC-B

fX hAtS

An auxiliary hihat with a very sharp
and extremely cutting sound. The
That Attack Stack is an interesting Tadaaaah! My Trash Hat that I mostly use
brilliant, chrome surface and the
trademark sound that you can hear on as an x-hat on my right, but can also be
laser engraved tribal-design makes
many of the CD’s I have recorded in used on a regular hihat stand to create
this cymbal’s finish outstanding.
Furio Chirico (Italy) the past 12 years. totally new sounds. Stay creative!
8" gX-8FXH plays the 19” China Crash MIkE tErrANA (uSA)
Bram Hakkens (Netherlands) tArJA BENNY grEB (gErMANY)
10" gX-10FXH
of Kyteman's Hip Hop Orkest
80 www.meinlcymbals.com/generation_x digs the 12"
/14" X-Treme Stack www.meinlcymbals.com/generation_x 81

druMBALS SAfArI hIhAt SAfArI CrASh SAfArI rIdE thE rABB pACk CYMBAL SEt
SIgNAturE SIgNAturE SIgNAturE SIgNAturE SIgNAturE
CYMBAL CYMBAL CYMBAL CYMBAL SEt

INCLUDES A FREE
8" DRUMBAL!

Placed on any drum, they are Especially designed to meet the The quick decay achieved by the two cymbal Breakbeat ride with a trashy, white noise sound. A complete pre-packed pitch-matched cymbal set-up.
perfect for imitating white noise, requirements of today’s Drum’n’Bass combination is perfect for adding white noise Extremely short sustain due to the combination It’s a perfect add-on for the existing set-up.
hand claps, and other electronic and Jungle scene. It provides a for simulating loops or effects for whatever style of two cymbals in one instrument.
effects. Drumbals transform your multitude of new sounds. The bottom you are playing. gX-12/16/18
18" gX-18SR
acoustic drumset into an acoustic hihat contains jingles which enhance 12" SAFARI HIHAT
16" gX-16SC
drum machine. the spectrum. 16" SAFARI CRASH
18" SAFARI RIDE
8" gX-8DB 12" gX-12SH
10" gX-10DB

Omar, Netherlands

David "Keller" Keller, USA

Roman Pasichnik, Russia These cymbals sound anywhere from trashy to
virtually no decay. They are perfect for adding
How to use the white noise for simulating loops or effects.
Drumba l
JohNNY rABB (uSA)
BIodIESEL

82 www.meinlcymbals.com/generation_x Andrew Sonne, Andorra Josh Story, USA www.meinlcymbals.com/generation_x 83

fILtEr ChINAS JINgLE fILtEr CrAShES SIgNAL CrASh/kLuB rIdE toM’S BECkEN SEtS
SIgNAturE
CYMBAL
ChINAS SIgNAturE
CYMBAL
SIgNAturE
CYMBAL
SIgNAturE
CYMBAL
SIgNAturE
SEt

BOTH SETS
INCLUDE A FREE
14" FILTER CHINA!

Explosive attack, ideal for bigger accents A complete pre-packed pitch-matched cymbal set-up.
A fast, sharp and almost sinister Equipped with three jingles along An extremely fast crash with a con-
due to a great response. When played with It’s a perfect add-on for the existing set-up.
sound. Quieter than most chinas, with the distinctive sound temporary “white noise” quality. Short
lighter sticks, it turns into a sweet and jazzy
they have a short sustain due to attributes of a Filter China. It has sustain due to the waved edge. Ideal
sounding ride cymbal with little wash. gX-TB14/16/18 gX-TB14/17/18
the waved edge. a shimmering, rattling sound for fast accents.
16" SYNTHETIk CRASH 17" kOMPRESSOR CRASH
with a slight bell-like characteristic. 18" gX-18SC
8" gX-8FCH 16" gX-16SyC SynTHETiC 18" SIGNAL CRASH/kLUB RIDE 18" kINETIk CRASH
An exceptional effect cymbal.
10" gX-10FCH 17" gX-17KC KoMPRESSoR
12" gX-12FCH 10" gX-10FCH-J 18" gX-18KC KinETiK
14" gX-14FCH 12" gX-12FCH-J
16" gX-16FCH 14" gX-14FCH-J

A db compressed, pitch-matched range of contemporary
David N. Dornecker,
Germany cymbals that provide drummers with modern sounds that
Josh Scott, USA resemble artificially engineered cymbal samples.
Krzysztof Humeniuk, thoMAS LANg (AuStrIA)
Poland
Michael Galeza, Germany
84 www.meinlcymbals.com/generation_x Wolfgang lang, Germany www.meinlcymbals.com/generation_x 85

rECoMMENdEd StYLES
Alternative | Pop | Rock

trIvEtt wINgo (uSA)
thE Sword

hIgh quALItY ANd A wIdE SELECtIoN of ModELS
• B8 Bronze alloy
• excellent craftsmanship
• outstanding sound characteristics
Meinl Classics series cymbals prove their worth with matched sounds and outstanding quality. But moreover, Classics
cymbals are unparalleled in the semi-professional range with regard to their extensive selection of different models.

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BELLS SpLAShES ChINA SpLAShES MINI hAt
Classics bells are used by:

Available in three different pitches Very fast attack and sharp, Defined trashy sound with Bright overtones with lots of
low, medium, high with a very penetrating cut. Very bright, bright overtones. Fast attack warmth. Penetrating open hihat
long sustain and a dry, pingy, clear sound. with short sustain. sound with a fat, cutting, chick
brilliant stick response. sound.
8" C8S 8" C8CS
8" C8BL LoW Chris Adler (USA) 10" C10S 10" C10CS 10" C10MH
8" C8BM MEDiuM Lamb of God 12" C12S
8" C8BH HigH
T h o ma s
La ng (A
ustria)

Mario Arambula, Mexico

Makarov yuriy, Russia

Jon Rice (USA)
Julia Nesterova,
Job for a Cowboy Russia

Be nny Greb (Ger Da niel Sve nsson
ma ny) (Swede n) Alexandr "Shum"
In Flames levichev, Russia

Owen Broad, Australia
Calsou, France
88 www.meinlcymbals.com/classics www.meinlcymbals.com/classics 89

hIhAtS SouNdwAvE CrAShES ChINAS rIdES
hIhAtS

MEdIuM MEdIuM SouNdwAvE thIN Aggressive, penetrating attack with a clear, MEdIuM
Extremely wide dynamic spectrum Waved bottom increases sizzling, Broad frequency spectrum with trashy sound. Cutting bright overtones. Extremely balanced feel with a full, warm
with a lively, warm sound. Brilliant loud open hihat sound. Strong, medium sustain. Washy and bright. Explosive response with medium sustain. sound. Clear ping over an even shimmering
open hihat and crisp chick. warm character and a fat cutting wash, with a medium bell and sustain.
16" C16TC 12" C12CH
chick.
13" C13MH 18" C18TC 14" C14CH 20" C20MR
14" C14MH 13" C13MSW 16" C16CH 21" C21MR
14" C14MSW 18" C18CH 22" C22MR
MEdIuM
powErfuL Wide frequency spectrum with
Cutting, high-pitched sound powErfuL SouNdwAvE a warm sound. Strong, immediate powErfuL
with a brilliant open shimmer Strong, fat cutting chick with attack and a medium sustain.
extensive Energetic sound with a solid stick response.

selection
and a defined chick. a sizzling loud open hihat sound. Bright, clear ping, loud bell and long sustain.
14" C14MC 17" C17MC
Waved bottom offers energetic,
14" C14PH 15" C15MC 18" C18MC 20" C20PR
powerful feel.
16" C16MC 20" C20MC
14" C14PSW

powErfuL
Combination of clear bright tone
with a wide dynamic range.
Explosive attack with plenty of
volume.
Nikiforov Danil, Russia
Nathan Ramirez, Andorra 16" C16PC
Omar, Mexico
17" C17PC Martin Fullerton, USA
18" C18PC Tiffany Santuyo,
90 www.meinlcymbals.com/classics Jorge Curiel, Mexico Philippines Zachary Antonucci, USA Ian Ho, Singapore www.meinlcymbals.com/classics 91

ABSoLutE quALItY ANd SouNd
Ready matched CyMBAL SET-UPS • B8 Bronze alloy
• harmonically matched
Available in two versions • unBeataBle value

The Meinl MCS Cymbal set-ups and individual cymbals are the standard for today’s ambitious
drummer. These harmonically matched cymbals provide the best sound at an unbeatable price.
Ready to rock right out of the box.

MCS1418
AAron's
MCs
14" MEDIUM HIHAT
18" CRASH-RIDE

AAroN gILLESpIE (uSA)
uNdEroAth
MCS
14" MEDIUM HIHAT
16" MEDIUM CRASH
20" MEDIUM RIDE

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hIhAt CrASh crash-ride rIdE

MEdIuM MEdIuM Multi-purpose balanced cymbal with a clear ping MEdIuM
Medium weight cymbal with a wide Fast response with a bright, full-bodied sound. and medium sustain. Played as a crash, it sounds Balanced with a bright, clear ping, and
dynamic spectrum and a clean stick Clear and penetrating with a medium sustain powerful and penetrating. medium sustain. Solid bell cuts through
response. Warm, brilliant open hihat in a wide range. Well-suited for any set-up. high-volume settings.
18" MCS18CR
sound and a clear chick.
16" MCS16MC 20" MCS20MR
14" MCS14MH

Robert Ingham
Clark, UK

Maurizio Andrés Siri
Zunino, Chile

Andreas Peischl, Germany

Steven eliopoulos, Canada
Khripunov Alexandr, Russia

Axel Tambor, Germany
Korbinian Kottmann, Germany
Marcel Mizera, Germany
94 www.meinlcymbals.com/mcs Matt Booth, USA lucie Hudson, UK www.meinlcymbals.com/mcs 95

NEw StYLE, NEw SouNd
• ms63 alloy
• specially matched cymBal set-ups
• unBeataBle value The specially matched HCS new player CYMBAL SET-UPS are available in three versions:
14" Hihat, 16" Crash
14" Hihat, 18" Crash-Ride
14" Hihat, 16" Crash, 20" Ride

The Meinl HCS cymbal set-ups and individual cymbals are an entry level
cymbal line that combine quality and value. They are made from MS63 alloy
un ds
for a warm, harmonic and balanced sound. They offer the best possible B est possib le so
price
sounds at an affordable price. at an affordab le
HCS1416
14" HIHAT
16" CRASH

HCS1418
14" HIHAT
18" CRASH-RIDE

BrANN dAILor (uSA)
MAStodoN

HCS141620
14" HIHAT
16" CRASH
20" RIDE

96 www.meinlcymbals.com/hcs www.meinlcymbals.com/hcs 97

SpLAShES hIhAtS CrAShES crash-ride rIdE

Immediate, cutting bright response. A versatile hihat in medium weight. Smooth attack with a medium Clean stick response. Full-bodied and warm with Clean, warm sound, with a defined ping
Perfect for fast accents. Warm, clean sound and an articulate sustain. Complex spread with a washy ping and a complex spread. Explosive and nice bell. Good for all situations.
open hihat. a warm feel. sound when played as a crash.
8" HCS8S 20" HCS20R
10" HCS10S 13" HCS13H 14" HCS14C 18" HCS18CR
12" HCS12S 14" HCS14H 16" HCS16C
18" HCS18C NEW! ChINAS

Daniele
Colangeli,
Italy

ludvig Kennberg,
Sweden
Sören Palucki,
Germany Graydon Taylor, USA Explosive, brash and bright attack with
deep, dark and trashy undertones.

12" HCS12CH NEW!
14" HCS14CH NEW!
16" HCS16CH NEW!
18" HCS18CH
98 www.meinlcymbals.com/hcs Mangin Grégoire, France Ilan Bandara, Sri lanka Pat Brown, Canada Mike, Italy Wesley B. Jordan Jr., USA www.meinlcymbals.com/hcs 99

rECoMMENdEd StYLES
Experimental | Jazz | Latin | Pop | Studio | World

CrEAtIvE ANd EXotIC SouNdS
MArCIE ChApA (uSA) • B20 Bronze alloy
BEYoNCE
• hand hammered for an unique sound
• extra thin cymBals for percussionists
Meinl Candela cymbals have been specially developed to meet all of the requirements
for today’s modern percussionists. The Candela series features light, extra-thin cymbals,
which reveal their full sound potential when played by hand.

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pErCuSSIoN pErCuSSIoN hIhAt pErCuSSIoN CrAShES timBales crash-ride JINgLE BELL
SpLASh

N EW!

Extra thin with a fast response and a A specially designed hihat just for cajon High-polished, extra thin percussion Fairly dark and exotic sound. Soft, washy response Raw and silky finish offers a sizzling,
soft sound. Perfect for fast percus- players. Can be played by hand or with crash. Fairly dark and soft sounding. with medium sustain. Loud and penetrating bell dry sound. Six pairs of jingles attached
sive accents. Designed to be played lighter sticks. The top is extremely thin Fast response and attack with a with a full, warm sound when played as a crash. to the cymbal produce a rattling effect.
by hand. for a fast, controlled response. quick decay.
18" CA18CR 14" CA14PJB
10" CA10S 10" CA10PH 14" CA14C
R e co mme n 16" CA16C
de d for
use with th
e M ein l
L o w Ha t
(pa ge 11 0)

Six pairs of jing les are att
ached

Amadito Va ldes
erma ny) (C uba)
Bertil M ark (G Buen a Vista Socia
l Cl ub
T ho ma sD

Rola nd Peil (G
er Design inspired by
Die Fa ntastisc ma ny) Holger Mertin (Germany)
Amel Serra (Belgium)
he n Vie r Zita Swoon Stephan Maass (Austria)
Femke Krone (Netherlands)
Jan Smit

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druM gEAr

dAvE MACkINtoSh (ENgLANd)
drAgoNforCE

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profESSIoNAL CYMBAL BAgS profESSIoNAL CYMBAL BACkpACk CoMBo BAgS profESSIoNAL CYMBAL CASE

N EW!
N EW!

MCB22/MSB MCB22/MSB-C1
Sturdy, extra-duty construction for carrying a maximum of
Black Original Camouflage
MCB24 MCB22 MCB16 9 cymbals up to 22" in diameter. The center bolt goes through
up to 24" up to 22" up to 16" An exceptional combination of a Meinl 22" Cymbal Bag and the lid for added durability and is covered with a plastic sleeve
a Meinl Stick Bag. They come together from a zipper on the to protect the cymbals. Includes eight foam dividers.
The Meinl Cymbal Bags are available in three sizes: 16", The 22” Cymbal Bag has two backpack straps on the backside backside. Cymbals and sticks are always ready at hand.
MCC22
22" and 24" diameters. The 16" Cymbal Bag has a small for easy transportation. External hihat/ splash compartment
external pocket for other Drum Gear. The 22" and 24" which holds cymbals up to 15” in diameter, includes a glow-in-
Cymbal Bags have an external hihat /splash compartment
designed to hold cymbals up to 15" in diameter.
the-dark Meinl logo for spotting your bag in darkly lit venues.
profESSIoNAL profESSIoNAL
• Padded dividers
MCB22-BP
CYMBAL BAg troLLEY CYMBAL CASE
• Padded shoulder strap troLLEY

retractable
handle Open case / trolley
dESIgNEr CYMBAL BAgS
The Meinl 22" Designer Cymbal Bags are
available in four different finishes. Two N EW!
external compartments hold cymbals up to
15" in diameter and allow storage of sticks
and other drum accessories.

The Meinl Cymbal Bag Trolley holds cymbals up to 22" in
diameter and has an external compartment for cymbals up to
MCB22-LE MCB22-C3 MCB22-C4 MCB22-C1 16" in diameter. The entire bag is mounted on stable wheels Based on the standard Meinl Cymbal Case with stable wheels
Leopard Urban Camouflage Earth Camouflage Original Camouflage
and has a retractable handle. An extendable leg ensures 100% and a retractable handle for comfortable transportation.
stability when not in transit.
MCC22-TR
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dESIgNEr StICk BAgS prACtICE pAdS druMMEr gLovES
The Meinl Designer Stick Bags are available
in four different finishes. Four spacious sections
for drumsticks and a separate compartment for N EW!
drum accessories.

N EW!

MSB-1-LE MSB-1-C3 MSB-1-C4 MSB-1-C1
Leopard Urban Camouflage Earth Camouflage Original Camouflage

MDg gloves
The Meinl Stick Bag offers four spacious Sizes: M, L, XL
profESSIoNAL sections for drumsticks and a separate

StICk BAg compartment for drum keys, small tools and
other valuables.

• Padded nylon material
Used by most • External pocket
Meinl artists • Shoulder strap
• Extension straps
The Meinl Practice Pads are available in 6” and 12” in diameter.
MSB-1
The 6” Pad is perfect for drummers on the go, due to the small pocket size.
The 12” pad is made for quiet practicing on a snare drum and it can even

dELuXE StICk BAg mount in a standard snare stand.

MPP-6
The Meinl Deluxe Stick Bag offers some special MDgFL Finger-less gloves
MPP-12
features. Spacious sections for drumsticks Sizes: M, L, XL
featured with zippered clear window pockets and
two external pockets for extra gear.
Meinl Drummer Gloves protect your
• Padded synthetic leather
Develop speed, hands from blisters and prevent
• External pockets
• Shoulder straps
power and precision the sticks from slipping, yet provide
a natural feel. Padded areas provide
• Elastic cord attachments
more durability.
MDLXSB

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Low hAt NEW! CYMBAL CYMBAL druM rugS CYMBAL CLEANEr
AttAChMENt StACkErS The Meinl Cymbal Cleaner is a
premium concentrated liquid cleaner.
It is designed for regular and brilliant
finish cymbals. Simply spray on
the surface and then wipe it off, to
restore the cymbals’ original shine.

MCCL
N EW!
Minimum height
is 27” (69cm)

CYMBAL poLISh
The Meinl cymbal attachment The Meinl Cymbal Stackers enable The specially designed Meinl drum rugs in two different The Meinl Cymbal Polish is designed
consists of the Meinl multi-clamp a space saving set-up of various unique finishes make for an absolutely special look. The exclusively for cleaning and restoring
and a Meinl cymbal boom arm. cymbals on top of each other. entire bottom side is covered with rubber to avoid sliding and the high-polished surface of a brilliant
It works perfectly for adding it comes with a bag for comfortable transportation. finish cymbal. It’s a combination of
MC-CyS ø 6 mm thread
cymbals and accessories to any two models of Meinl cymbal cleaner;
MC-CyS8 ø 8 mm thread Size:
stands. the Meinl concentrated liquid Cymbal
160 cm (5.25 ft) x 200 cm (6.5 ft)
Cleaner and the original Meinl polishing
MCA
MDR-ZB Zebra emulsion.
The Meinl Low Hat has been designed
with a special low height, made just for
MDR-C1 Orginal Camouflage NEW! MCP
cajon players.

MLH
ed for use
R ecomme nd a
einl C a ndel
with the M io n Hiha t
10" Percuss 2)
(page 10

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meRcHAndiSe
fELIX poLLArd (uSA)

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MErChANdISE MErChANdISE

t-shirt
N EW!
Sizes S, M, L, XL, XXL
Color Black
Front MEINL logo, small

t-shirt Back MEINL logo, big

M59
Color Black
JAwBrEAkEr Front MEINL logo, small

t-shirt Back MEINL logo, big t-shirt
M42
poLo ShIrt
Sizes S, M, L, XL
Color
Front
Black
Skull
t-shirt Color Black
M85 dICkIES M25
N EW!
workErShIrt
longsleeve t-shirt
N EW!
wIth rEd ArMS
Color Black
Front Red arm & cymbal
N EW!
M79
BLACk
Color Black
Front MEINL CYMBALS AHEAD
Sizes S, M, L, XL
M43
Color Black

jawBreaker longsleeve t-shirt rEd
Front
Back
MEINL logo, small
MEINL logo, small Sizes S, M, L, XL, XXL
Sizes S, M, L, XL Sizes S, M, L, XL, XXL Color Black/Red
M78
Color Black Color Red Front MEINL logo, small
Front Skull Front MEINL CYMBALS AHEAD Back MEINL logo, big
John ny Ra bb (U SA
)
M86 M44 Biodie sel M74

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SwEAt ShIrt hood ShIrt wIth ZIppEr hood ShIrt SoftShELL JACkEt

N EW!

Color Black
Back MEINL logo, big

M48 Sizes S, M, L, XL, XXL Sizes M, L, XL, XXL
Color Red Color Black
Front MEINL CYMBALS AHEAD Front MEINL logo, small

M47 M77

Color Black

M49

(Fin la nd)
Ja sk a Ra atika in en
m
C hildren of Bodo
Jost Nickel (Germany) of Jan Delay & Disko No.1


trAININg JACkEt ArMY CApS
BACkpACk NEoN CLoCkS
N EW!

Eq uipped wi
th a
gl owin g fl uo circula r re d-

g et th e
Sizes S, M, L, XL, XXL re scen t tube
Color Black
MPBB MnC-Eu 230 v
M20 BLACK MnC-uS 110 v
M21 oLivE

look
M71

trAININg JACkEt BAr StooLS LANYArd

Sizes M, L, XL, XXL
Color Black
MBS24
Size 24"
From left to right: Thomas Noonan (USA) of 36 Crazyfists, MBS30 M22
M73
Chris Brewer of Meinl USA and Aaron Gillespie (USA) of Underoath Size 30"


thE fIrSt INtErNAtIoNAL MEINL druM fEStIvAL IN MoSCow hAS BEEN A vErY
SpECIAL EXpErIENCE for EvErYoNE INvoLvEd ANd A grEAt SuCCESS. ABout
1200 pEopLE AttENdEd thE EvENt ANd You CouLd fEEL how EXCItEd EvErYoNE
wAS to BE thErE. uNforgEttABLE MoMENtS for our tEAM, thE ArtIStS, ANd
for EvErYoNE IN thE AudIENCE AS wELL.

woLfgANg hAffNEr
(gErMANY)

thoMAS LANg (AuStrIA)

MIkE tErrANA (uSA)
tArJA

BENNY grEB SNAkE (ruSSIA)
(gErMANY) NAIvE

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SEE You At thE NEXt MEINL druM fEStIvAL
in gutenstetten, germany on 26 june 2010

thE MoSCow pALACE of Youth

ArtIStS ANd fEStIvAL orgANIZErS

prESS CoNfErENCE
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MEINL oN

vANS wArpEd
tour 2009 AtLANtA, gA
28 july 2009

pAuL koEhLEr (uSA)
SILvErStEIN

ChrIS kAMrAdA (uSA)
thErE for toMorrow
JEff fABB (uSA)
IN thIS MoMENt

124 125

MEINL oN

vANS wArpEd
tour 2009 AtLANtA, gA
28 july 2009

ALEX ShELNutt (uSA)
A dAY to rEMEMBEr

dANIEL wILLIAMS (uSA)
thE dEvIL wEArS prAdA

AAroN gILLESpIE (uSA)
uNdEroAth
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LouISvILLE, kY
12 JuNE 2009

Art CruZ (uSA)
wINdS of pLAguE roMAIN gouLoN (frANCE)
NECrophAgISt

128 129

LouISvILLE, kY
12 JuNE 2009

CAMEroN LoSCh (uSA)
BorN of oSIrIS

MIkE SMIth (uSA)
SuffoCAtIoN

130 131

MEINL oN

MAYhEM
fEStIvAL 2009
St. LouIS, Mo
CorEY pIErCE (uSA)
god forBId

22 JuLY 2009

kEvIN LANE (uSA)
whItEChApEL

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MeINl CyMbalS are eNgINeered
aNd MaNuFaCtured aCCOrdINg tO
the INduStry’S hIgheSt StaNdardS
OF qualIty, eIther by tradItIONal
haNd CraFted teChNIqueS IN Our
turkISh CyMbal SMIthy, Or by hIgh
teCh COMPuterIZed MaNuFaCturINg
PrOCeSSeS IN Our gerMaN CyMbal
FaCtOry. every CyMbal SerIeS
CarrIeS ItS OwN uNIque SOuNd that
PerFeCtly FItS aNy gIveN Style. we
are PrOud tO have SOMe OF the
wOrld’S beSt druMMerS develOPINg
OutStaNdINg CyMbalS wIth uS.

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All features are subject to change without notice. Not responsible for typographic errors. No part of this catalog may be reprinted, reproduced or included in any online-services in any form in whole or in part, without the prior written permission of Meinl cymbals. Printed in Germany. M-CA301209

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