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[[Meinl Soundcaster Fusion 20" Thin Ride]]
 
 
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'''Introduction:''' 2009<font color=blue><sup>1</sup></font color=blue> <br>
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[[file:Soundcaster Fusion family.jpg|thumb|right|450px|Soundcaster Fusion]]
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[[file:Meinl Soundcaster Fusion 2009 ad.jpg|thumb|right|450px|Ad (2009)]]
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'''Introduction:''' 2009<font color=blue><sup>1</sup></font color=blue> NAMM show<font color=blue><sup>4</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:''' <br>
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'''Background:''' The Soundcaster Fusion cymbals combine two different finishes in one cymbal. Unlathed, brilliant
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finish and closed lathing finish for a washy sound with short sustain. This outstanding finish and
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the laser-engraved logos results in a stunning and distinctive look.<font color=blue><sup>2</sup></font color=blue> <br>
 
'''Alloy:''' [[Alloys#B12_Alloy|B12]]<br>
 
'''Alloy:''' [[Alloys#B12_Alloy|B12]]<br>
 
'''Quality:''' Professional<br>
 
'''Quality:''' Professional<br>
 
'''Applications:''' Live and Studio<br>
 
'''Applications:''' Live and Studio<br>
'''Sound:''' Consistent hammering and lathing that tapers towards the edge, lending to precise stick definition, and controlled decay of overtones <br>
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'''Sound:''' Shorter sustain and a slightly darker mid-range tone than the [[Meinl Soundcaster|Soundcaster]] series.<font color=blue><sup>3</sup></font color=blue>  <br>
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==== Rides ====
 
==== Rides ====
* '''[[Meinl Medium Ride|Medium Ride]] - [[Meinl Soundcaster 20" Medium Ride|20"]]<br>
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* '''[[Meinl Medium Ride|Medium Ride]] - [[Meinl Soundcaster Fusion 20" Medium Ride|20"]]<br>
* '''[[Meinl Powerful Ride|Powerful Ride]] - [[Meinl Soundcaster 20" Powerful Ride|20"]] <br>
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* '''[[Meinl Powerful Ride|Powerful Ride]] - [[Meinl Soundcaster Fusion 20" Powerful Ride|20"]] [[Meinl Soundcaster Fusion 22" Powerful Ride|22"]]
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* '''[[Meinl Thin Ride|Thin Ride]] - [[Meinl Soundcaster Fusion 20" Thin Ride|20"]]
  
 
==== Crashes ====
 
==== Crashes ====
* '''[[Meinl Medium Crash|Medium Crash]] - [[Meinl Soundcaster 14" Medium Crash|14"]] [[Meinl Soundcaster 15" Medium Crash|15"]] [[Meinl Soundcaster 16" Medium Crash|16"]] [[Meinl Soundcaster 17" Medium Crash|17"]] [[Meinl Soundcaster 18" Medium Crash|18"]]<br>
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* '''[[Meinl Medium Crash|Medium Crash]] - [[Meinl Soundcaster Fusion 14" Medium Crash|14"]] [[Meinl Soundcaster Fusion 16" Medium Crash|16"]] [[Meinl Soundcaster Fusion 17" Medium Crash|17"]] [[Meinl Soundcaster Fusion 18" Medium Crash|18"]]<br>
* '''[[Meinl Powerful Crash|Powerful Crash]] - [[Meinl Soundcaster 16" Powerful Crash|16"]] [[Meinl Soundcaster 17" Powerful Crash|17"]] [[Meinl Soundcaster 18" Powerful Crash|18"]] [[Meinl Soundcaster 19" Powerful Crash|19"]] [[Meinl Soundcaster 20" Powerful Crash|20"]] <br>
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* '''[[Meinl Powerful Crash|Powerful Crash]] - [[Meinl Soundcaster Fusion 16" Powerful Crash|16"]] [[Meinl Soundcaster Fusion 18" Powerful Crash|18"]] [[Meinl Soundcaster Fusion 19" Powerful Crash|19"]] [[Meinl Soundcaster Fusion 20" Powerful Crash|20"]]
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* '''[[Meinl Thin Crash|Thin Crash]] - [[Meinl Soundcaster Fusion 16" Thin Crash|16"]] [[Meinl Soundcaster Fusion 18" Thin Crash|18"]]
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* '''[[Meinl Trash Crash|Trash Crash]] - [[Meinl Soundcaster Fusion 16" Trash Crash|16"]] [[Meinl Soundcaster Fusion 18" Trash Crash|18"]]
  
 
==== Hi-Hats ====
 
==== Hi-Hats ====
* '''[[Meinl Medium Hihat|Medium Hihat]] - [[Meinl Soundcaster 13" Medium Hihat|13"]] [[Meinl Soundcaster 14" Medium Hihat|14"]]<br>
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* '''[[Meinl Medium Hihat|Medium Hihat]] - [[Meinl Soundcaster Fusion 13" Medium Hihat|13"]] [[Meinl Soundcaster Fusion 14" Medium Hihat|14"]]<br>
* '''[[Meinl Medium Soundwave Hihat|Medium Soundwave Hihat]] - [[Meinl Soundcaster 14" Medium Soundwave Hihat|14"]]<br>
 
* '''[[Meinl Powerful Hihat|Powerful Hihat]] - [[Meinl Soundcaster 14" Powerful Hihat|14"]]<br>
 
* '''[[Meinl Powerful Soundwave Hihat|Powerful Soundwave Hihat]] - [[Meinl Soundcaster 14" Powerful Soundwave Hihat|14"]]<br>
 
  
 
==== Splashes  ====
 
==== Splashes  ====
* '''[[Meinl Splash|Splash]] - <br>
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* '''[[Meinl Splash|Splash]] - [[Meinl Soundcaster Fusion 8" Splash|8"]] [[Meinl Soundcaster Fusion 10" Splash|10"]]
  
 
==== Chinas  ====
 
==== Chinas  ====
* '''[[Meinl China|China]] -
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* '''[[Meinl China|China]] - [[Meinl Soundcaster Fusion 16" China|16"]] [[Meinl Soundcaster Fusion 18" China|18"]] [[Meinl Soundcaster Fusion 20" China|20"]]
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Information from: <br>
 
Information from: <br>
 
<font color=blue><sup>1</sup></font color=blue> [https://meinlcymbals.com/en/Wiki Meinl Wiki] (retrieved June 22, 2025)<br>
 
<font color=blue><sup>1</sup></font color=blue> [https://meinlcymbals.com/en/Wiki Meinl Wiki] (retrieved June 22, 2025)<br>
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<font color=blue><sup>2</sup></font color=blue> 2010 Meinl catalog<br>
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<font color=blue><sup>3</sup></font color=blue> 2014 Meinl catalog<br>
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<font color=blue><sup>4</sup></font color=blue> [https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/drums/meinl-soundcaster-fusion-cymbals-204455 musicradar.com]

Latest revision as of 08:07, 5 October 2025

Soundcaster Fusion
Ad (2009)

Introduction: 20091 NAMM show4
Discontinued: 20161
Background: The Soundcaster Fusion cymbals combine two different finishes in one cymbal. Unlathed, brilliant finish and closed lathing finish for a washy sound with short sustain. This outstanding finish and the laser-engraved logos results in a stunning and distinctive look.2
Alloy: B12
Quality: Professional
Applications: Live and Studio
Sound: Shorter sustain and a slightly darker mid-range tone than the Soundcaster series.3

Rides

Crashes

Hi-Hats

Splashes

Chinas


Information from:
1 Meinl Wiki (retrieved June 22, 2025)
2 2010 Meinl catalog
3 2014 Meinl catalog
4 musicradar.com