Difference between revisions of "Meinl M-Series"
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==M-Series== | ==M-Series== | ||
| − | '''Introduction:''' 2010<font color=blue><sup>1</sup></font color=blue> <br> | + | '''Introduction:''' NAMM 2010<font color=blue><sup>1</sup></font color=blue> <br> |
'''Discontinued:''' 2016<font color=blue><sup>1</sup></font color=blue><br> | '''Discontinued:''' 2016<font color=blue><sup>1</sup></font color=blue><br> | ||
'''Background:''' M-Series cymbals were made in Germany from B20 bronze alloy featuring high-tech computerized manufacturing standards. | '''Background:''' M-Series cymbals were made in Germany from B20 bronze alloy featuring high-tech computerized manufacturing standards. | ||
These cymbals have a traditional look and feel, but with a modern sound and distinct clarity. They were developed for | These cymbals have a traditional look and feel, but with a modern sound and distinct clarity. They were developed for | ||
the needs of literally all styles of music and are therefore the perfect all-around professional cymbal series.<font color=blue><sup>2</sup></font color=blue> <br> | the needs of literally all styles of music and are therefore the perfect all-around professional cymbal series.<font color=blue><sup>2</sup></font color=blue> <br> | ||
| − | '''Innovation:''' | + | '''Innovation:''' High-tech computerized manufacturing.<font color=blue><sup>2</sup></font color=blue> <br> |
'''Alloy:''' [[Alloys#B20_Alloy|B20]]<br> | '''Alloy:''' [[Alloys#B20_Alloy|B20]]<br> | ||
'''Quality:''' Professional<br> | '''Quality:''' Professional<br> | ||
| − | '''Offered as:''' [[Meinl M-Series|M-Series]] - [[Meinl M-Series#M-Series Fusion|M-Series Fusion]] <br> | + | '''Offered as:''' [[Meinl M-Series#M-Series|M-Series]] - [[Meinl M-Series#M-Series Fusion|M-Series Fusion]] <br> |
'''Applications:''' Live <br> | '''Applications:''' Live <br> | ||
'''Sound:''' Modern, versatile<br> | '''Sound:''' Modern, versatile<br> | ||
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* '''[[Meinl Heavy Hihat|Heavy Hihat]] - [[Meinl M-Series 14" Heavy Hihat|14"]] | * '''[[Meinl Heavy Hihat|Heavy Hihat]] - [[Meinl M-Series 14" Heavy Hihat|14"]] | ||
* '''[[Meinl Medium Hihat|Medium Hihat]] - [[Meinl M-Series 13" Medium Hihat|13"]] [[Meinl M-Series 14" Medium Hihat|14"]] <br> | * '''[[Meinl Medium Hihat|Medium Hihat]] - [[Meinl M-Series 13" Medium Hihat|13"]] [[Meinl M-Series 14" Medium Hihat|14"]] <br> | ||
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| + | ==== Splashes ==== | ||
| + | * '''[[Meinl Splash|Splash]] - [[Meinl M-Series 10" Splash|10"]] <br> | ||
==== Bells ==== | ==== Bells ==== | ||
| − | * '''[[Meinl Bell|Bell]] - [[Meinl M-Series | + | * '''[[Meinl Bell|Bell]] - [[Meinl M-Series 8.5" Bell|8.5"]] <br> |
| − | ==M-Series== | + | ==M-Series Fusion== |
[[file:Meinl M-Series Fusion 16" Medium Crash 1.jpg|thumb|right|450px|M-Series Fusion]] | [[file:Meinl M-Series Fusion 16" Medium Crash 1.jpg|thumb|right|450px|M-Series Fusion]] | ||
| − | '''Introduction:''' 2013 | + | '''Introduction:''' 2013 <font color=blue><sup>1</sup></font color=blue><br> |
'''Discontinued:''' 2016<font color=blue><sup>1</sup></font color=blue><br> | '''Discontinued:''' 2016<font color=blue><sup>1</sup></font color=blue><br> | ||
'''Background:''' With two very distinct playing surfaces, M-Series Fusion | '''Background:''' With two very distinct playing surfaces, M-Series Fusion | ||
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'''Alloy:''' [[Alloys#B20_Alloy|B20]]<br> | '''Alloy:''' [[Alloys#B20_Alloy|B20]]<br> | ||
'''Quality:''' Professional<br> | '''Quality:''' Professional<br> | ||
| − | '''Offered as:''' [[Meinl M-Series|M-Series]] - [[Meinl M-Series#M-Series Fusion|M-Series Fusion]] <br> | + | '''Offered as:''' [[Meinl M-Series#M-Series|M-Series]] - [[Meinl M-Series#M-Series Fusion|M-Series Fusion]] <br> |
'''Applications:''' Live <br> | '''Applications:''' Live <br> | ||
| − | '''Sound:''' | + | '''Sound:''' Versatile and sensitive to touch<br> |
==== Rides ==== | ==== Rides ==== | ||
Latest revision as of 23:15, 26 September 2025
M-Series
Introduction: NAMM 20101
Discontinued: 20161
Background: M-Series cymbals were made in Germany from B20 bronze alloy featuring high-tech computerized manufacturing standards.
These cymbals have a traditional look and feel, but with a modern sound and distinct clarity. They were developed for
the needs of literally all styles of music and are therefore the perfect all-around professional cymbal series.2
Innovation: High-tech computerized manufacturing.2
Alloy: B20
Quality: Professional
Offered as: M-Series - M-Series Fusion
Applications: Live
Sound: Modern, versatile
Rides
- Heavy Ride - 20"
- Medium Ride - 20" 22"
Crashes
- Heavy Crash - 16" 18"
- Medium Crash - 15" 16" 17" 18"
Hi-Hats
- Heavy Hihat - 14"
- Medium Hihat - 13" 14"
Splashes
Bells
M-Series Fusion
Introduction: 2013 1
Discontinued: 20161
Background: With two very distinct playing surfaces, M-Series Fusion
is all about being fast and versatile. A wide, thinner edge that responds
with sensitivity and speed. A denser bow area for increased sticking
clarity. A lathed and polished bell for bright definition. All of these
characteristics result in a level of tonal brilliance that makes these
cymbals ‘sing.’ 3
Innovation: Dual playing surfaces offering different sounds3
Alloy: B20
Quality: Professional
Offered as: M-Series - M-Series Fusion
Applications: Live
Sound: Versatile and sensitive to touch
Rides
Crashes
Hi-Hats
Splashes
Sources:
1 Meinl Wiki (retrieved September 24, 2025)
2 2010 Meinl Catalog
3 2014 Meinl Catalog
