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MEINLPure Alloy Extra Hammered Crash-Ride 20 in.

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MEINL Pure Alloy Extra Hammered Crash-Ride 20 in.
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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

A versatile 20-inch extra-thin crash-ride with articulate stick definition, warm sustain, and complex hammered overtones.

MEINL Pure Alloy Extra Hammered Crash-Ride 20 in. product detail
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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Drummers who want one cymbal for both riding and crashing
  • Rock, jazz, and contemporary playing
  • Players seeking quick, sensitive response with rich sustain

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Players who need a cymbal solely for one dedicated ride or crash role
  • Players looking for a heavier-profile cymbal

What matters in use

The specifications, translated

Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

MEINL Pure Alloy Extra Hammered Crash-Ride 20 in. construction detail

Detail 01

Extra-thin profile

Quick, sensitive response.

Detail 02

Hand-hammered finish

Adds depth and complexity to the overtones, with a vintage-inspired appearance.

Detail 03

Lathed pure bronze alloy

Provides rich, warm sustain and a clear, articulate crash sound.

Detail 04

Crash-ride design

Made to work for articulated ride patterns as well as authoritative crashes.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01This is an extra-thin 20-inch crash-ride designed to transition between riding and crashing.
  2. 02Its hand-hammered, lathed construction is described as adding complex overtones, warmth, sheen, and clear stick definition.
  3. 03The supplied description presents it as a versatile choice for rock, jazz, and other contemporary styles.
MEINL Pure Alloy Extra Hammered Crash-Ride 20 in. close-up

Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01What size is this cymbal?

It is 20 inches.

02Is it a ride or a crash cymbal?

It is a crash-ride, designed to transition between riding and crashing.

03What is its profile?

It has an extra-thin profile for quick, sensitive response.

04What finish does it have?

It has a hand-hammered and lathed finish.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

1 detailsBody & build
Color
Multi-Colored
5 detailsOther
Category Source
detail
Tier
new
Korena Special
false
Source Id
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Prop65
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