Difference between revisions of "Meinl Classics Custom Brilliant 16" China"
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'''Review:''' "Finally we have the two chinas, a 16" and 18", which are altogether a different surprise. Far from being brash and honky, as we were expecting, in fact they were two of the smoothest chinas we've heard. There's the usual china-style attack, but with the cymbals' gently upturned edges the sound is not the usual coarse, abrasive assault, but a warmer, slinkier style of trash."<br> | '''Review:''' "Finally we have the two chinas, a 16" and 18", which are altogether a different surprise. Far from being brash and honky, as we were expecting, in fact they were two of the smoothest chinas we've heard. There's the usual china-style attack, but with the cymbals' gently upturned edges the sound is not the usual coarse, abrasive assault, but a warmer, slinkier style of trash."<br> | ||
| − | Review written by Geoff Nicholls ("Meinl Classic Custom series cymbals review", [https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/drums/meinl-classic-custom-series-cymbals-427824 musicradar.com], April 20, 2011) <br> | + | :Review written by Geoff Nicholls ("Meinl Classic Custom series cymbals review", [https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/drums/meinl-classic-custom-series-cymbals-427824 musicradar.com], April 20, 2011) <br> |
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| + | '''Review:''' "Both the 16" ($238) and 18" ($292) Classics Custom Chinas had fairly stock sounds. They hit the trashy mark, in a manner that was a bit brash due to the brightness of the B10 bronze. Their firm overtones would likely be covered up on stage in larger rooms. But don't be surprised if your bandmates start yelling at you for bringing these loud and aggressive- sounding cymbals to a small club gig or to your rehearsal space." | ||
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| + | :Review written by David Ciauro ("Meinl Classics Custom Series Cymbals", Modern Drummer, June 2011, p.18)<br> | ||
'''Artist/song where it can be heard:''' unknown <br> | '''Artist/song where it can be heard:''' unknown <br> | ||
Latest revision as of 13:05, 13 December 2025
Group: Chinas
Type: China
Size: 16 Inch
Series: Classics Custom Brilliant
Weight: ?g
Median Weight: ?g (n=0)
Years of production: 2011 - Present
Sound file: Classics Custom Brilliant 16" China
Classics Custom Brilliant 16" China
Classics Custom Brilliant 16" China
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Review: "Finally we have the two chinas, a 16" and 18", which are altogether a different surprise. Far from being brash and honky, as we were expecting, in fact they were two of the smoothest chinas we've heard. There's the usual china-style attack, but with the cymbals' gently upturned edges the sound is not the usual coarse, abrasive assault, but a warmer, slinkier style of trash."
- Review written by Geoff Nicholls ("Meinl Classic Custom series cymbals review", musicradar.com, April 20, 2011)
Review: "Both the 16" ($238) and 18" ($292) Classics Custom Chinas had fairly stock sounds. They hit the trashy mark, in a manner that was a bit brash due to the brightness of the B10 bronze. Their firm overtones would likely be covered up on stage in larger rooms. But don't be surprised if your bandmates start yelling at you for bringing these loud and aggressive- sounding cymbals to a small club gig or to your rehearsal space."
- Review written by David Ciauro ("Meinl Classics Custom Series Cymbals", Modern Drummer, June 2011, p.18)
Artist/song where it can be heard: unknown
