Meinl Classics Custom Dark

Classics Custom Dark

Introduction: 2017 (Some models introduced in 2014 as part of the Classics Custom Brilliant series.)¹
Background: Aggressive and loud, but with a dark and warm tone, Classic Custom Dark cymbals are like nothing you have seen or heard before. Here, the cutting nature of Classics Custom is met with a shadowy and intense wash that envelops your playing with a complex, dark tone. The wide assortment of models and cymbal types are sure to help you find your sound whether you are adding on or building a complete set.¹
Innovation: Made in Germany from B12 bronze alloy, lathe formed profile, extra hammering, wide blade lathing, and dark finish.¹
Alloy: B12 (B10 alloy was used originally)²
Quality: Professional
Applications: Live and Studio
Sound: Warm, loud

Rides

• Crash Ride - 22"
• Heavy Ride - 20"
• Heavy Big Bell Ride - 18"
• Ride - 20" 22" 24"

Crashes

• Crash - 16" 17" 18" 19" 20" 21"
• Heavy Crash - 16" 18"
• Thin Crash - 16" 18"
• Trash Crash - 14" 16" 18"

Hi-Hats

• Hihat - 13" 14" 15"
• Heavy Hihat - 14"
• Micro Stack Hat - 8"

Chinas

• China - 18"
• Heavy China - 18"
• Trash China - 16" 18"

Splashes

• Splash - 8" 10" 12"
• Trash Splash - 10" 12"

Stacks

• Trash Stack - 12" 16" 18"

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Source:
¹ meinlcymbals.com (retrieved March 22, 2025)
² Meinl Wiki (retrieved March 22, 2025)

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