Meinl Raker

Early logo style

Later logo style

Introduction: 1985
Redesigned: 2001 (New computer-controlled robotic hammering techniques, along with a technique called lathe-tuning.)³
Discontinued: 2005¹
Background: Raker cymbals were uniformly hammered, resulting in a well balanced vibration behavior. Penetrating sounds for high energy playing. All Raker cymbals have a heat treated bell. Moreover, all Raker ride cymbals feature a forged bell and are famous for their clear and cutting ping sound.²
Innovation: Used phosphor bronze in the alloy for extra brightness, sustain, and clarity. The Lightning Crash & Splash cymbals were originally offered in their own series - Lightning.
Alloy: B8
Quality: Professional
Applications: Live
Sound: Bright, loud

1985 ad

Rides

• Fast Ride - 20"
• Heavy Ride - 20" 22"
• Medium Ride - 20" 21"
• Ride - 20" 21"
• XL Medium Ride - 20½"

Crashes

• Crash - 14" 16" 17" 18"
• Heavy Crash - 16" 17" 18" 19" 20"
• Lightning Crash - 14" 15" 16" 18"
• Medium Crash - 14" 15" 16" 17" 18"
• XL Medium Crash - 14½" 15½" 16½" 17½"

Hi-Hats

• Fast Hihat - 14"
• Medium Hihat - 13" 14"
• Medium Soundwave Hihat - 12" 13" 14"
• Heavy Hihat - 14" 15"
• Heavy Soundwave Hihat - 14" 15"

Chinas

• China - 16" 18" 20"

Splashes

• Lightning Splash - 10" 12"
• Splash - 8" 10" 12"

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Information from:
Modern Drummer, September 1991, p. 87
¹ meinlcymbals.com
² 2004 Meinl Catalog
³ Modern Drummer, April 2001, p.46