New in 2026: Meinl Artist Design Cymbals

At the start of a new year, Meinl always offers new products in its catalog. This year is no different either.

Some of the new products are limited edition Meinl Artist Design cymbals, where the artists whose signature they bear get to design their artwork. Here they are:

Anika Nilles Meinl Artist Design Cymbal

Original Anika Nilles Artwork
Cymbal type: Ride
Diameter: 22″
Weight: Thin
Pitch: Low-Mid
Character: Complex, dark
Timbre: Mid-Dark
Volume: Low
Lathe: Wide Blade
Sustain: Short
Material: B20 bronze
Finish: ‘Ocean Tides’ engraved bronze
Shaping: Hand Hammered
Recommended styles: Rock, Pop, Funk, Fusion, Jazz, R&B, Reggae, Studio

“Always in motion, always in rhythm. Sometimes gentle and delicate, like a whisper from the depths. Then wild and roaring, with the force of stormy waves. No matter the mood, it never stands still.” – Anika Nilles

Aric Improta Meinl Artist Design Cymbal

Original Aric Improta Artwork
Cymbal type: Ride
Diameter: 22″
Weight: Heavy
Pitch: High
Character: Musical, rich, complex
Timbre: Bright
Volume: Medium to High
Lathe: Pinpoint
Sustain: Medium
Material: B12 bronze
Finish: ‘Arcwave’ engraved bronze
Shaping: Computerized hammering
Recommended styles: Rock, Pop, Fusion, Funk, R&B, Studio

“I wanted to illustrate something that visually depicted what it feels like to be in the middle of a real flow state. That feeling of intense focus with effortless action. Given the unique opportunity to add a custom visual component to the kit, I wanted it to serve as a reminder of what the goal is while playing live and also act as a North Star to focus on when I’m in the middle of rehearsing something challening.” – Aric Improta