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[[File:Meinl Profile Logo 2nd Generation.jpg|thumb|right|450px|2nd Generation Logo (late 1986 to end)]] | [[File:Meinl Profile Logo 2nd Generation.jpg|thumb|right|450px|2nd Generation Logo (late 1986 to end)]] | ||
'''Introduction:''' 1984 <br> | '''Introduction:''' 1984 <br> | ||
| − | '''Discontinued:''' 1992(?) ( | + | '''Discontinued:''' 1992(?) (1989 for Hi-Tech)<font color=blue><sup>1</sup></font color=blue> <br> |
| − | '''Background:''' Having been a supplier to other companies, Meinl entered the cymbal market in 1984 with this, their first series. <br> | + | '''Background:''' Having been a supplier to other companies, Meinl entered the cymbal market in 1984 with this, their first modern series. <br> |
| − | '''Innovation:''' | + | '''Innovation:''' Hi-Tech is light, suitable for soft music styles. Rock Velvet is a little heavier, a good all-around cymbal for most music types. Volcanic Rock is the heaviest of the three weights, made for loud music, where volume and definition are a must. <br> |
'''Alloy:''' [[Alloys#B8_Alloy|B8]]<br> | '''Alloy:''' [[Alloys#B8_Alloy|B8]]<br> | ||
'''Quality:''' Professional<br> | '''Quality:''' Professional<br> | ||
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* '''[[Meinl Volcanic Rock Crash|Volcanic Rock Crash]] - [[Meinl Profile 16" Volcanic Rock Crash|16"]] [[Meinl Profile 18" Volcanic Rock Crash|18"]]<br> | * '''[[Meinl Volcanic Rock Crash|Volcanic Rock Crash]] - [[Meinl Profile 16" Volcanic Rock Crash|16"]] [[Meinl Profile 18" Volcanic Rock Crash|18"]]<br> | ||
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==== Hi-Hats ==== | ==== Hi-Hats ==== | ||
* '''[[Meinl Hi-Tech Hi-Hat|Hi-Tech Hi-Hat]] - [[Meinl Profile 14" Hi-Tech Hi-Hat|14"]]<br> | * '''[[Meinl Hi-Tech Hi-Hat|Hi-Tech Hi-Hat]] - [[Meinl Profile 14" Hi-Tech Hi-Hat|14"]]<br> | ||
* '''[[Meinl Rock Velvet Hi-Hat|Rock Velvet Hi-Hat]] - [[Meinl Profile 14" Rock Velvet Hi-Hat|14"]]<br> | * '''[[Meinl Rock Velvet Hi-Hat|Rock Velvet Hi-Hat]] - [[Meinl Profile 14" Rock Velvet Hi-Hat|14"]]<br> | ||
* '''[[Meinl Volcanic Rock Hi-Hat|Volcanic Rock Hi-Hat]] - [[Meinl Profile 14" Volcanic Rock Hi-Hat|14"]]<br> | * '''[[Meinl Volcanic Rock Hi-Hat|Volcanic Rock Hi-Hat]] - [[Meinl Profile 14" Volcanic Rock Hi-Hat|14"]]<br> | ||
| − | * '''[[Meinl Rock Velvet Soundwave Hi-Hat|Rock Velvet Soundwave Hi-Hat]] - [[Meinl Profile 14" Rock Velvet Soundwave Hi-Hat|14"]] | + | * '''[[Meinl Rock Velvet Soundwave Hi-Hat|Rock Velvet Soundwave Hi-Hat]] - [[Meinl Profile 14" Rock Velvet Soundwave Hi-Hat|14"]] <br> |
| − | * '''[[Meinl Volcanic Rock Soundwave Hi-Hat|Volcanic Rock Soundwave Hi-Hat]] - [[Meinl Profile 14" Volcanic Rock Soundwave Hi-Hat|14"]] | + | * '''[[Meinl Volcanic Rock Soundwave Hi-Hat|Volcanic Rock Soundwave Hi-Hat]] - [[Meinl Profile 14" Volcanic Rock Soundwave Hi-Hat|14"]] <br> |
| − | ==== Splashes | + | ==== Splashes ==== |
* '''[[Meinl Hi-Tech Splash|Hi-Tech Splash]] - [[Meinl Profile 10" Hi-Tech Splash|10"]] <br> | * '''[[Meinl Hi-Tech Splash|Hi-Tech Splash]] - [[Meinl Profile 10" Hi-Tech Splash|10"]] <br> | ||
* '''[[Meinl Volcanic Rock Splash|Volcanic Rock Splash]] - [[Meinl Profile 10" Volcanic Rock Splash|10"]] <br> | * '''[[Meinl Volcanic Rock Splash|Volcanic Rock Splash]] - [[Meinl Profile 10" Volcanic Rock Splash|10"]] <br> | ||
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Information from: <br> | Information from: <br> | ||
Modern Drummer Equipment Annual 1989-90<br> | Modern Drummer Equipment Annual 1989-90<br> | ||
| + | <font color=blue><sup>1</sup></font color=blue> [https://archive.is/kp1Wf Cymbal Book] <br> | ||
Return to the '''[[Meinl|Meinl Home Page]]<br> | Return to the '''[[Meinl|Meinl Home Page]]<br> | ||
Latest revision as of 05:16, 5 October 2025
Contents
Introduction: 1984
Discontinued: 1992(?) (1989 for Hi-Tech)1
Background: Having been a supplier to other companies, Meinl entered the cymbal market in 1984 with this, their first modern series.
Innovation: Hi-Tech is light, suitable for soft music styles. Rock Velvet is a little heavier, a good all-around cymbal for most music types. Volcanic Rock is the heaviest of the three weights, made for loud music, where volume and definition are a must.
Alloy: B8
Quality: Professional
Applications: Live and Studio
Sound:
Rides
Crashes
Hi-Hats
- Hi-Tech Hi-Hat - 14"
- Rock Velvet Hi-Hat - 14"
- Volcanic Rock Hi-Hat - 14"
- Rock Velvet Soundwave Hi-Hat - 14"
- Volcanic Rock Soundwave Hi-Hat - 14"
Splashes
Information from:
Modern Drummer Equipment Annual 1989-90
1 Cymbal Book
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