Meinl Soundcaster Fusion 18" Medium Crash

Group: Crashes
Type: Medium Crash
Size: 18 Inch
Series: Soundcaster Fusion
Weight: ?g
Years of production: 2009 - 2016
Sound file: Soundcaster Fusion 18" Medium Crash
Soundcaster Fusion 18" Medium Crash
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Review: "When I first played the 16" and 18" Soundcaster Fusion medium crashes, they sounded a bit harsh. Even when I played them with a rock band, they didn't exactly live up to Meinl's description of a "warm character," though they did project well on stage. Their thinner-than- normal weights did allow them to be a bit more palatable than most other B12 cast bronze cymbals I've heard. The initial wash of these crashes gives way pretty quickly to a controlled sustain of lower overtones. Of the two sizes, I preferred the 16" since it got out of the way quicker than the 18"."

Review written by Anthony Riscica ("Meinl Soundcaster Fusion Cymbals", Modern Drummer, April 2009, p.26)

Review: "All of the Meinl crash cymbals I've encountered have been consistently good and the pair of Soundcaster Fusion Medium crashes don't break the habit. The 16" displays a good mix of opening high frequencies that subside to reveal warmer fundamentals.

Meinl claims that the design of the Fusions equips them with an 'enhanced shimmer' and there is a smoothness to the top end that lends a harmonious air to the decay.

This smoothness is also present in the 18" Medium crash. It's naturally louder and deeper than the 16", but projects a similarly clean blend of tones with great results. The bell responds well to being ridden, giving a strong, brassy note. In fact, if you required nothing more than a bell sound from a ride cymbal then the 18" would be ideal."

Review written by Adam Jones ("Meinl Soundcaster Fusion Cymbals review", musicradar.com, April 28, 2009)

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