Meinl Classics

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Introduction: 1996¹
Discontinued: 2019¹
Background: Meinl Classics series cymbals prove their worth with matched sounds and outstanding quality. But moreover, Classics cymbals are unparalleled in the semi-professional range with regard to their extensive selection of different models.²
Innovation: A plethora of sounds at an affordable price²
Alloy: B8²
Quality: Semi-Professional
Applications: Live and Studio
Sound: Various

Rides

• Extra Powerful Ride - 20" 22"
• Extra Powerful Ping Ride - 20"
• Flat Ride - 20"
• Medium Ride - 20" 21" 22"
• Powerful Ride - 20" 22"
• Powerful XL Ride - 20½"

Crashes

• Medium Crash - 14" 15" 16" 17" 18" 20"
• XL Medium Crash - 14½" 15½" 16½" 17½"
• Powerful Crash - 14" 16" 17" 18"
• Thin Crash - 16" 18"

Hi-Hats

• Extra Powerful Hihat - 14" 15"
• Medium Hihat - 10" 12" 13" 14"
• Medium Soundwave Hihat - 13" 14"
• Mini Hat - 10"
• Powerful Hihat - 14"
• Powerful Soundwave Hihat - 14"

Chinas

• China - 12" 14" 16" 18" 20"

Splashes

• Splash - 8" 10" 12"
• China Splash - 8" 10" 12"

Bells

• High Bell - 8"
• High Bell with rivets - 8"
• Low Bell - 8"
• Low Bell with rivets - 8"
• Medium Bell - 8"
• Medium Bell with rivets - 8"

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Sources:
¹ Meinl Wiki
² 2010 Meinl catalog

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