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Brass
Softer and simpler than bronze. Shorter sustain, less shimmer, less cutting power, and it dents more easily under hard playing.
Product detailSKU #1274115063606
MEINLBrass Marching Medium Cymbal Pair 14 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 14 in. brass hand-crash pair for marching and concert use. Aimed at student lines and school programs working to a tight budget.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Middle school or beginning high school drumline cymbal sections
- School programs buying several matched pairs at once
- Concert band crash parts where budget matters more than complexity
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Competitive corps lines needing volume and projection outdoors
- Drummers wanting a stand-mounted crash for a kit
- Anyone chasing a complex, layered crash tone
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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Medium weight
The middle ground for marching. Enough body to crash cleanly without being so heavy it drags on fast passages.
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14 in.
Small for a marching pair. Faster to speak, lighter to hold for a full show, but less low-end roar down a field.
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Sold as a pair
Both cymbals are matched, so the crash is even. You are not buying two singles and hoping they agree.
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Marching design
Built for hand crashes with a strap through the bell hole, not for hanging on a cymbal stand.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01You need hand straps and leather pads to play these safely — budget for both
- 02Brass keyholes and dents faster than bronze under hard crashing
- 0314 in. is a student size; larger pairs carry further outdoors
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do these come with straps?
Marching pairs are often sold as cymbals only. Confirm straps and pads are included before ordering — you cannot hold or crash them properly without both.
02Can I put one on a cymbal stand?
It will physically mount, but the weight and taper are voiced for hand crashes. Expect a short, plain crash rather than a kit crash sound.
03Brass or bronze for marching?
Brass is cheaper and fine for learning technique. Bronze gives more volume, more complex tone, and holds up better to years of hard crashing.
04Is 14 in. big enough for high school marching band?
It works for indoor and beginner outdoor use. Established outdoor lines usually move to 16 or 18 in. for projection and low end.
