Yet another New Year has begun, which means that Meinl Cymbals have come up with some new products for 2023! In the coming weeks, we’ve been taking a closer look at all of them. We have already informed drum maniacs out there about six new cymbals in the Byzance series, including, the 22″ Meinl Byzance Equilibrium Ride – Matt Garstka Signature, as well as in the Classics Custom series cymbals.
Today, it is time for the Pure Alloy Custom series:
Pure Alloy Custom 8″ and 12″ Splashes
- Size: 8″ and 12″
- Pure Alloy (B10 / B12)
- Finish: Custom smoked-bronze top and brilliant bottom
- Hammered into shape (computerized hammering)
- Weight: Medium Thin
- Pitch: Low-Mid
- Timbre: Mid-Dark
- Lathe: Pinpoint
- Character: Complex, full-bodied, musical, sensitive, smooth, warm, crisp attack, warm undertone, smooth response
- Volume: Medium
- Sustain: Medium to Short
12″ Pure Alloy Custom Trash Splash
- Size: 12″
- Pure Alloy (B10 / B12)
- Finish: Custom smoked-bronze top and brilliant bottom
- Hammered into shape (computerized hammering)
- Weight: Medium Thin
- Pitch: Low-Mid
- Timbre: Mid-Dark
- Lathe: Pinpoint
- Character: Complex, full-bodied, musical, sensitive, smooth, warm, crisp attack, warm undertone, smooth response, explosive, quick attack with a darker tonality
- Volume: Medium to Low
- Sustain: Short
12″ Pure Alloy Custom Trash Stack
- Size: 12″
- Pure Alloy (B10 / B12)
- Finish: Custom smoked-bronze top and brilliant bottom
- Hammered into shape (computerized hammering)
- Weight: Thin
- Pitch: Low-Mid
- Timbre: Mid-Bright
- Lathe: Pinpoint
- Character: Complex, sensitive, abrasive, trashy, short sound, smooth and rounded attack
- Volume: Medium
- Sustain: Short
12″ and 18″ Pure Alloy Custom Trash Chinas
- Size: 12″ and 18″
- Pure Alloy (B10 / B12)
- Finish: Custom smoked-bronze top and brilliant bottom
- Hammered into shape (computerized hammering)
- Weight: Medium Thin
- Pitch: High-Mid
- Timbre: Mid-Dark
- Lathe: Pinpoint
- Character: Complex, full-bodied, musical, sensitive, smooth, warm, quick attack
- Volume: Medium to Low
- Sustain: Medium to Short
16″ and 20″ Pure Alloy Custom Trash Crashes
- Size: 16″ and 20″
- Pure Alloy (B10 / B12)
- Finish: Custom smoked-bronze top and brilliant bottom
- Hammered into shape (computerized hammering)
- Weight: Medium Thin
- Pitch: Low-Mid
- Timbre: Mid-Dark
- Lathe: Pinpoint
- Character: Complex, full-bodied, musical, sensitive, smooth, warm, fast attack
- Volume: Medium to Low
- Sustain: Medium
- Recommended styles: Rock, Pop, Fusion, R&B, Reggae, Studio
18″ and 20″ Pure Alloy Custom Extra Thin Hammered Crashes
- Size: 16″ and 20″
- Pure Alloy (B10 / B12)
- Finish: Custom smoked-bronze top and brilliant bottom
- Hammered into shape (computerized, extra large hammering)
- Weight: Thin
- Timbre: Dark
- Character: Velvety, dark, warm, soft attack, shimmering wash
20″ Pure Alloy Custom Medium Heavy Crash
- Size: 20″
- Pure Alloy (B10 / B12)
- Finish: Custom smoked-bronze top and brilliant bottom
- Hammered into shape (computerized hammering)
- Weight: Medium Heavy
- Pitch: High-Mid
- Timbre: Mid-Dark
- Lathe: Pinpoint
- Character: Complex, full-bodied, musical, sensitive, smooth, warm, fast attack
- Volume: Medium to High
- Sustain: Medium
- Recommended styles: Metal, Rock, Pop, Fusion, R&B, Reggae, Studio
