Meinl Crash

Series - Sizes

• Byzance Dark - 16" 17" 18" 20"
• Byzance Dual - 16" 18" 19"
• Byzance Foundry Reserve - 18" 19" 20" 22"
• Byzance Vintage - 16" 18" 20" 22"
• Classics Custom Dark - 16" 17" 18" 19" 20" 21"
• Classics Custom Dual - 16" 18" 19" 20"
• Classics Custom Extreme Metal - 16" 17" 18" 19"
• Dragon - 15" 16" 17" 18"
• HCS - 14" 16" 18" 20"
• HCS Bronze - 14" 16" 17" 18"
• Headliner - 16"
• Headliner Bronze - 16"
• Headliner FX9 - 14" 16"
• Laser - 14" 16" 18"
• Livesound - 16" 18"
• MCS - 14" 16" 18"
• Meteor Turbo - 16"
• Raker - 14" 16" 17" 18"
• Reference Class - 13" 14" 15" 16" 18"
• Streamer - 14" 16" 18"

Description

Byzance Dark

• Dark in a low frequency range, and esoteric character caused by the untreated finish. Earthy with a strong attack and a short sustain.⁷

Byzance Dual

• Stunning contrast of extra dry and brilliant finishes with a unique combination of hammering and lathing. Dual playing zones for riding and crashing. Opens up easily for trashy accents.³

Byzance Foundry Reserve

• Extensive hand-hammering and fully lathed surface. Medium weight, full bodied sound with dark and explosive response that decays quickly. Great as a light ride too. ²

Classics Custom Dark

• Full frequency range with a wide, full spread. Explosive attack, strong projection with a touch of warmth due to additional hammering.⁵

Classics Custom Dual

• Quick and explosive attack with a dose of bright shimmer followed by a dark, short sustain. Visually striking surface treatment combines a dark finish center along with a fully lathed and buffed edge.⁴

Classics Custom Extreme Metal

• Remarkably strong attack with a cutting, metallic sound. A very powerful and resilient crash with a short sustain. Can be also used for crash/riding patterns.⁶

HCS

• Smooth attack with a medium sustain. Complex spread with a warm feel.¹

Headliner FX9

• Bright, clear sound with a complex spread. Explosive attack and a medium sustain.⁸

MCS

• Fast response with a bright, full-bodied sound. Clear and penetrating with medium sustain in a wide range. Versatile in any set-up.⁸

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Information from:
¹ meinlcymbals.com (retrieved January 13, 2025)
² meinlcymbals.com (retrieved January 13, 2025)
³ meinlcymbals.com (retrieved January 13, 2025)
⁴ meinlcymbals.com (retrieved March 22, 2025)
⁵ meinlcymbals.com (retrieved March 22, 2025)
⁶ meinlcymbals.com (retrieved March 23, 2025)
⁷ meinlcymbals.com (retrieved April 27, 2025)
⁸ 2004 Meinl Catalog

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