Difference between revisions of "Meinl Raker 18" China"

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'''Size:''' 18 Inch<br>
 
'''Size:''' 18 Inch<br>
 
'''Series:''' [[Meinl Raker|Raker]]<br>
 
'''Series:''' [[Meinl Raker|Raker]]<br>
'''Weight:''' 1326g <br>
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'''Weight:''' 1320g, 1326g <br>
'''Years of production:''' 1988* - ?<br>
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'''Median Weight:''' 1323g (n=2)<br>
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'''Years of production:''' 1988<font color=blue><sup>1</sup></font color=blue> - 2005<br>
 
'''Sound file:''' unknown  <br>
 
'''Sound file:''' unknown  <br>
 
'''Meinl's Description:''' [[Meinl China#Raker|<<< - >>>]]<br>
 
'''Meinl's Description:''' [[Meinl China#Raker|<<< - >>>]]<br>
'''Review:''' <br>
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'''Review:''' "These cymbals impress you right away as true Chinas. They give off lots of heat and "kang." The voice of the 16" is higher than the 18", but it seemed to produce more overtones (which I preferred). I'd use the 18" when I wanted a big response, and the 16" for more subtlety." <br>
Review written by  <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>
 
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Source:<br>
 
Source:<br>
(*)Modern Drummer, August 1988, page 108
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<font color=blue><sup>1</sup></font color=blue> Modern Drummer, August 1988, page 108

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Group: Chinas
Type: China
Size: 18 Inch
Series: Raker
Weight: 1320g, 1326g
Median Weight: 1323g (n=2)
Years of production: 19881 - 2005
Sound file: unknown
Meinl's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: "These cymbals impress you right away as true Chinas. They give off lots of heat and "kang." The voice of the 16" is higher than the 18", but it seemed to produce more overtones (which I preferred). I'd use the 18" when I wanted a big response, and the 16" for more subtlety."

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


Source:
1 Modern Drummer, August 1988, page 108