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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(?) (1990 or 1991 for Hi-Tech)<br>
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'''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 modern 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:''' One of the first Meinl-branded professional-level series, along with the [[Meinl Dragon|Dragon]] line.  <br>
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'''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"]] (1987 - ?)<br>
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* '''[[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"]] (1987 - ?)<br>
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* '''[[Meinl Volcanic Rock Soundwave Hi-Hat|Volcanic Rock Soundwave Hi-Hat]] - [[Meinl Profile 14" Volcanic Rock Soundwave Hi-Hat|14"]] <br>
  
==== Splashes and Bells ====
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==== 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>
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<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

1984 Ad
2nd Generation Logo (late 1986 to end)

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:

1985 Ad

Rides

Crashes

Hi-Hats

Splashes



Information from:
Modern Drummer Equipment Annual 1989-90
1 Cymbal Book
Return to the Meinl Home Page