Difference between revisions of "Meinl Mb10 20" Bell Blast Ride"
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'''Size:''' 20 Inch<br> | '''Size:''' 20 Inch<br> | ||
'''Series:''' [[Meinl Mb10|Mb10]]<br> | '''Series:''' [[Meinl Mb10|Mb10]]<br> | ||
| − | '''Weight:''' 2624g<br> | + | '''Weight:''' 2614g (2006 Serial Number), 2624g<br> |
'''Years of production:''' 2006 - ?<br> | '''Years of production:''' 2006 - ?<br> | ||
'''Sound file:''' [https://youtu.be/GQrK5EmQA-8?si=N745lfWzQB6Hq-yI Mb10 20" Bell Blast Ride]<br> | '''Sound file:''' [https://youtu.be/GQrK5EmQA-8?si=N745lfWzQB6Hq-yI Mb10 20" Bell Blast Ride]<br> | ||
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'''Review:''' "Let's take the cream of the crop first. The 20" Bell Blast ride (developed under the supervision of Shadows Fall drummer Jason Bittner) couldn't have a more appropriate name. The cymbal's polished bell is offset by the glossy, opaque, hammered-and-lathed ride surface, making the cymbalas stunning visually as it was to play."<br> | '''Review:''' "Let's take the cream of the crop first. The 20" Bell Blast ride (developed under the supervision of Shadows Fall drummer Jason Bittner) couldn't have a more appropriate name. The cymbal's polished bell is offset by the glossy, opaque, hammered-and-lathed ride surface, making the cymbalas stunning visually as it was to play."<br> | ||
| − | Review written by Will Romano ("Product Close-Up - Meinl Mb10 Cymbals - Ready To Rock", Modern Drummer, October 2006, p. 30) <br> | + | :Review written by Will Romano ("Product Close-Up - Meinl Mb10 Cymbals - Ready To Rock", Modern Drummer, October 2006, p. 30) <br> |
'''Review:''' "It´s not designed for everyone, so we suggest that only the heavy-handed and tough-eared drummers check out the Bell Blast ride. If you fall into those categories though, you´ll admire it - if 20" is big enough for your needs. | '''Review:''' "It´s not designed for everyone, so we suggest that only the heavy-handed and tough-eared drummers check out the Bell Blast ride. If you fall into those categories though, you´ll admire it - if 20" is big enough for your needs. | ||
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Crushing bell tone is a big part of the appeal here, but the muscular ‘ding´ of the bow is also a killer. This is a difficult cymbal to wash, as this kind of thing always is, but it ticks a lot of other boxes. Most of us will be happy with the Medium ride of course - it is versatile, relatively sweet-toned and smooth under the stick and will turn its hand to all but the softest or heaviest situations." | Crushing bell tone is a big part of the appeal here, but the muscular ‘ding´ of the bow is also a killer. This is a difficult cymbal to wash, as this kind of thing always is, but it ticks a lot of other boxes. Most of us will be happy with the Medium ride of course - it is versatile, relatively sweet-toned and smooth under the stick and will turn its hand to all but the softest or heaviest situations." | ||
| − | Review written by Music Radar Team ("Meinl Mb10 Series cymbals review - The Mb10 range is, perhaps surprisingly, a good-looking, great-sounding collection of reasonably priced cymbals", [https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/drums/meinl-mb10-series-cymbals-26918 musicradar.com], February 18, 2008)<br> | + | :Review written by Music Radar Team ("Meinl Mb10 Series cymbals review - The Mb10 range is, perhaps surprisingly, a good-looking, great-sounding collection of reasonably priced cymbals", [https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/drums/meinl-mb10-series-cymbals-26918 musicradar.com], February 18, 2008)<br> |
'''Review:''' "Shadows Fall's Jason Bittner's ride of choice is a 20" Mb10 Bell Blast ride. Featuring a prominent bell, the cymbal is medium/heavy and highly polished. Played on the bow, the cymbal is high-pitched and focused. | '''Review:''' "Shadows Fall's Jason Bittner's ride of choice is a 20" Mb10 Bell Blast ride. Featuring a prominent bell, the cymbal is medium/heavy and highly polished. Played on the bow, the cymbal is high-pitched and focused. | ||
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The small amount of wash leaves sticking patterns to be reproduced cleanly. At the large bell, the cymbal cuts across pretty much anything." | The small amount of wash leaves sticking patterns to be reproduced cleanly. At the large bell, the cymbal cuts across pretty much anything." | ||
| − | Review written by Adam Jones ("Meinl Signature Rides review", [https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/drums/meinl-signature-rides-214895 musicradar.com], August 24, 2009)<br> | + | :Review written by Adam Jones ("Meinl Signature Rides review", [https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/drums/meinl-signature-rides-214895 musicradar.com], August 24, 2009)<br> |
'''Review:''' "The 20" Bell Blast is another heavier ride, this time from the Mb10 series. Designed in collaboration with Shadows Fall drummer Jason Bittner, the cymbal sports a huge bell and a slick, brilliant look. The well-articulated stick sound was glassy, shimmering, and surprisingly nonabrasive. The bell was an ear pleaser as well, cutting with a rich tone that didn't leave my ears ringing." | '''Review:''' "The 20" Bell Blast is another heavier ride, this time from the Mb10 series. Designed in collaboration with Shadows Fall drummer Jason Bittner, the cymbal sports a huge bell and a slick, brilliant look. The well-articulated stick sound was glassy, shimmering, and surprisingly nonabrasive. The bell was an ear pleaser as well, cutting with a rich tone that didn't leave my ears ringing." | ||
| − | Review written by Anthony Riscica ("Meinl Signature Ride Cymbals", Modern Drummer, December 2009, p.22)<br> | + | :Review written by Anthony Riscica ("Meinl Signature Ride Cymbals", Modern Drummer, December 2009, p.22)<br> |
'''Artist/song where it can be heard:''' unknown <br> | '''Artist/song where it can be heard:''' unknown <br> | ||
Latest revision as of 00:47, 4 October 2025
Group: Rides
Type: Bell Blast Ride
Size: 20 Inch
Series: Mb10
Weight: 2614g (2006 Serial Number), 2624g
Years of production: 2006 - ?
Sound file: Mb10 20" Bell Blast Ride
Mb10 20" Bell Blast Ride
Mb10 20" Bell Blast Ride
Meinl's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: "Let's take the cream of the crop first. The 20" Bell Blast ride (developed under the supervision of Shadows Fall drummer Jason Bittner) couldn't have a more appropriate name. The cymbal's polished bell is offset by the glossy, opaque, hammered-and-lathed ride surface, making the cymbalas stunning visually as it was to play."
- Review written by Will Romano ("Product Close-Up - Meinl Mb10 Cymbals - Ready To Rock", Modern Drummer, October 2006, p. 30)
Review: "It´s not designed for everyone, so we suggest that only the heavy-handed and tough-eared drummers check out the Bell Blast ride. If you fall into those categories though, you´ll admire it - if 20" is big enough for your needs.
Crushing bell tone is a big part of the appeal here, but the muscular ‘ding´ of the bow is also a killer. This is a difficult cymbal to wash, as this kind of thing always is, but it ticks a lot of other boxes. Most of us will be happy with the Medium ride of course - it is versatile, relatively sweet-toned and smooth under the stick and will turn its hand to all but the softest or heaviest situations."
- Review written by Music Radar Team ("Meinl Mb10 Series cymbals review - The Mb10 range is, perhaps surprisingly, a good-looking, great-sounding collection of reasonably priced cymbals", musicradar.com, February 18, 2008)
Review: "Shadows Fall's Jason Bittner's ride of choice is a 20" Mb10 Bell Blast ride. Featuring a prominent bell, the cymbal is medium/heavy and highly polished. Played on the bow, the cymbal is high-pitched and focused.
The small amount of wash leaves sticking patterns to be reproduced cleanly. At the large bell, the cymbal cuts across pretty much anything."
- Review written by Adam Jones ("Meinl Signature Rides review", musicradar.com, August 24, 2009)
Review: "The 20" Bell Blast is another heavier ride, this time from the Mb10 series. Designed in collaboration with Shadows Fall drummer Jason Bittner, the cymbal sports a huge bell and a slick, brilliant look. The well-articulated stick sound was glassy, shimmering, and surprisingly nonabrasive. The bell was an ear pleaser as well, cutting with a rich tone that didn't leave my ears ringing."
- Review written by Anthony Riscica ("Meinl Signature Ride Cymbals", Modern Drummer, December 2009, p.22)
Artist/song where it can be heard: unknown
