Meinl Heavy Ride

Series - Sizes

• Byzance Brilliant -20" 22"
• Byzance Traditional - 20" 21" 22" 23"
• Classics Custom Dark - 20"
• HCS Bronze - 20"
• Laser - 20"
• M-Series - 20"
• Mb8 - 20" 22"
• Mb10 - 22"
• Mb20 - 20" 21" 22"
• Raker - 20" 22"
• Streamer - 18"

Description

Byzance Traditional

• Powerful and focused sound with a defined, bright bell. Solid, full-bodied stick response with a clear ping.²
  

Classics Custom Dark

• With precision definition, an oversized bell and the distinctive Classics Custom Dark finish, the Heavy Dark ride blares with an authoritative cut that can take charge of just about any playing situation. Its medium-heavy weight gives you extra lift to really let your ride playing shine for rock or metal styles. Made from B12 bronze alloy that is known for its refined tone and powerful character.¹
  

Mb8

• Very powerful and energetic ride cymbal. Fairly heavy feel with a strong, ping stick sound and a sweet-spot bell for comfortable playing.⁵

Mb10

• Fairly wide range with a defined ping. The large sweet-spot bell delivers a full-bodied and fat sound. Perfect for louder playing.⁴

Mb20

• Heavier weight and highly polished finish gives a bright, dry and glassy ping. Excellent stick definition with medium sustain.⁵

Raker

• Strong sound with apenetrating bell and solid, full-bodied stick response. Clear, defined ping.³
  

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Information from:
¹ meinlcymbals.com (retrieved January 13, 2025)
² meinlcymbals.com (retrieved January 13, 2025)
³ 2004 Meinl Catalog
⁴ 2007 Meinl Catalog
⁵ 2010 Meinl Catalog

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