Difference between revisions of "Meinl Raker 20" Heavy Ride"
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'''Sound file:''' [https://youtu.be/KZMIcYEIT2A?si=K518lGe4UB2cV4uD Raker 20" Heavy Ride]<br> | '''Sound file:''' [https://youtu.be/KZMIcYEIT2A?si=K518lGe4UB2cV4uD Raker 20" Heavy Ride]<br> | ||
'''Meinl's Description:''' [[Meinl Heavy Ride#Raker|<<< - >>>]]<br> | '''Meinl's Description:''' [[Meinl Heavy Ride#Raker|<<< - >>>]]<br> | ||
| + | '''Review''': "The 20" Ride has a clean stick sound with an average overtone buildup; the Heavy Ride is somewhat dry." <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''': "Like the crash, the 20" heavy ride had one sound—I tried to get more than one out of it; I really did. I even slammed it with the butt end of my stick. But I continued to get the same clear, piercing tone. Now, to give it its due, this is a killingly loud ride cymbal. It has the loudest bell I have ever heard—and a good-sounding one, at that. And although I would not choose this cymbal as an all-purpose ride, if I were playing music in the 120-plus dB range on a regular basis, I would be glad to have the Raker ride on my side. It's a question of priorities—of choosing an instrument to suit one's specific needs."<br> | '''Review''': "Like the crash, the 20" heavy ride had one sound—I tried to get more than one out of it; I really did. I even slammed it with the butt end of my stick. But I continued to get the same clear, piercing tone. Now, to give it its due, this is a killingly loud ride cymbal. It has the loudest bell I have ever heard—and a good-sounding one, at that. And although I would not choose this cymbal as an all-purpose ride, if I were playing music in the 120-plus dB range on a regular basis, I would be glad to have the Raker ride on my side. It's a question of priorities—of choosing an instrument to suit one's specific needs."<br> | ||
Revision as of 10:17, 10 April 2025
Group: Rides
Type: Heavy Ride
Size: 20 Inch
Series: Raker
Weight: 2903g, 2997g
Median Weight: 2950g (n=2)
Years of production: 1985(?) - ?
Sound file: Raker 20" Heavy Ride
Meinl's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: "The 20" Ride has a clean stick sound with an average overtone buildup; the Heavy Ride is somewhat dry."
Review written by William F. Miller ("Product Close-Up - New Cymbals", Modern Drummer, June 1987, p. 106)
Review: "Like the crash, the 20" heavy ride had one sound—I tried to get more than one out of it; I really did. I even slammed it with the butt end of my stick. But I continued to get the same clear, piercing tone. Now, to give it its due, this is a killingly loud ride cymbal. It has the loudest bell I have ever heard—and a good-sounding one, at that. And although I would not choose this cymbal as an all-purpose ride, if I were playing music in the 120-plus dB range on a regular basis, I would be glad to have the Raker ride on my side. It's a question of priorities—of choosing an instrument to suit one's specific needs."
Review written by Brian Alpert ("Meinl Raker Cymbals", Modern Drummer, March 1993, pp. 36-37)
Review: The Heavy ride had a much more piercing voice, with lots of presence. The overtones built up right away and filled up the voice. Due to its thickness, I got lots of stick response. This is definitely a rock ride cymbal. I would think it too loud for gigs requiring more delicacy. That's not a bad thing; we need rock rides too."
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)
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