Meinl 19" Crash Comparison
Join us on an exciting journey as we explore every 19" crash cymbal in our collection. In this special showcase, Meinl Cymbals artist Navene Koperweis takes center stage, demonstrating each cymbal's unique sound and character in a typical rock groove. He expertly showcases the versatility and dynamics of each cymbal, giving you an inside look at how they can elevate your sound.
Classics Custom Extreme Metal 19" Extreme Metal Crash
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.
Classics Custom Dual 19" Dual Crash
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.
Byzance Brilliant 19" Medium Thin Crash
Bright and brilliant overtones with a moderate sustain that is silky, clear.
Classics Custom Dark 19" Dark Crash
Full frequency range with a wide, full spread. Explosive attack, strong projection with a touch of warmth due to additional hammering.
Byzance Foundry Reserve 19" Crash
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.
Pure Alloy Custom 19" Medium Thin Crash
Featuring a custom smoked-bronze top and brilliant bottom, Pure Alloy Custom crashes are slightly warmer with a bright cut and shimmering response. These crashes have a faster decay due to their medium-thin weight.
Byzance Extra Dry 19" Extra Dry Thin Crash
Unique light weight crash with an extremely dry and low pitched sound. Trashy overtones, soft response with a fast decay creating an overall “dryness”.
Pure Alloy 19" Medium Crash
The Meinl Pure Alloy crashes hit you with a bold punch filled with highs, mids and lows, followed by a medium to long sustain.
Byzance Traditional 19" Extra Thin Hammered Crash
The extreme light weight and the extensive hammer patterns result in a dark, trashy sound with a wide spread and a long sustain. An exceptional crash cymbal!
Byzance Traditional19" Polyphonic Crash
Expressively dark crashes with thin edges but thicker unlathed bells. Projecting quickly in an explosive blast, and then immediately coming down to a quiet roar and short sustain. The bell offers another sonic voice with penetrating attack and volume when played alone.
Byzance Dual19" Dual Crash
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.
Byzance Traditional19" Medium Thin Crash
Washy and fairly dark sound with a full frequency spectrum. Loud attack with moderate sustain.
