Difference between revisions of "Meinl Raker 14" Heavy Hihat"
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'''Meinl's Description:''' [[Meinl Heavy Hihat#Raker|<<< - >>>]]<br> | '''Meinl's Description:''' [[Meinl Heavy Hihat#Raker|<<< - >>>]]<br> | ||
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| + | Review written by William F. Miller ("Product Close-Up - New Cymbals", Modern Drummer, June 1987, p. 106) <br> | ||
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| + | '''Review:''' "For cymbals termed "heavy," this pair of hi-hats was not physically heavy. (I've encountered some "heavy" hats where I could hardly lift the bottom cymbal.) This bottom cymbal was a little heavier than the top, and consequently had a higher pitch. Played together, these hi-hats sounded very cutting and clean, with a good "wash" between the two when played half open. Stick response was great, and they were easy to play. And they possessed the all-important—and very satisfying"chick" sound."<br> | ||
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| + | Review written by Chap Ostrander ("Meinl Raker And Lightning Cymbals - Who says you can't teach an old cymbal new tricks?", Modern Drummer, April 2001, p. 47) <br> | ||
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'''Artist/song where it can be heard:''' unknown <br> | '''Artist/song where it can be heard:''' unknown <br> | ||
Latest revision as of 10:13, 10 April 2025
Group: Hi-Hats
Type: Heavy Hihat
Size: 14 Inch
Series: Raker
Weight: Top: ?g / Bottom: ?g
Years of production: ? - 2005
Sound file: unknown
Meinl's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: "The 14" Heavy hi-hats have a bright, metallic sound, reminding me somewhat of Paiste's 2002 Sound Edge. They're quite able to cut through and have a great sounding "chick" when played with the foot."
Review written by William F. Miller ("Product Close-Up - New Cymbals", Modern Drummer, June 1987, p. 106)
Review: "For cymbals termed "heavy," this pair of hi-hats was not physically heavy. (I've encountered some "heavy" hats where I could hardly lift the bottom cymbal.) This bottom cymbal was a little heavier than the top, and consequently had a higher pitch. Played together, these hi-hats sounded very cutting and clean, with a good "wash" between the two when played half open. Stick response was great, and they were easy to play. And they possessed the all-important—and very satisfying"chick" sound."
Review written by Chap Ostrander ("Meinl Raker And Lightning Cymbals - Who says you can't teach an old cymbal new tricks?", Modern Drummer, April 2001, p. 47)
Artist/song where it can be heard: unknown
