Detail 01
18 inch
Lower pitch and longer wash than a standard 16, and slightly slower to open up under the stick.
Product detailSKU #1274115063799
MEINLByzance Medium Thin Crash Brilliant Cymbal 18 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
An 18-inch medium thin crash with a brilliant finish. For drummers who want a fast, washy accent that still cuts at club and studio volumes.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Club and studio work where a crash needs quick decay
- Filling the gap between a 16 and 20 inch crash
- Players who want more body than a paper-thin crash gives
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Heavy rock and metal hitters — thin cymbals crack under abuse
- A first cymbal on a starter budget; packs cost far less
- Players who prefer a raw, dry, unpolished look and sound
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.
Detail 02
Medium thin weight
Responds fast to a light glancing hit but keeps more body and volume than a thin crash.
Detail 03
Brilliant finish
Polished surface, so the attack reads brighter and more present. Also shows fingerprints and stick marks.
Detail 04
Crash, not crash-ride
Built for accents. Riding steady patterns on it washes out and buries stick definition.
Detail 05
Around $420 for one cymbal
Professional tier pricing for a single crash — not a starter pack with hats and ride included.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Sold as one cymbal — no stand, felts, sleeve or wing nut included
- 02Needs intact felts and a sleeve; metal-on-metal contact splits the hole
- 03Strike the edge with a glancing stroke, not straight down on top
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is 18 inches too big for a crash?
No. 18 is a common crash size — lower and longer than a 16. Plenty of kits run a 16 and an 18 together for two distinct accent voices.
02Can I use this as a crash-ride?
A medium thin 18 washes out fast under steady riding. Occasional ride patterns work, but stick definition disappears quickly. Get a dedicated ride if you need both.
03What does brilliant finish change?
It's a polished surface. Brighter, more present attack and a shinier look versus a traditional unpolished finish, which reads slightly drier and darker.
04Is it loud enough for gigs?
For club volumes, yes. Under loud unmiked rock it gets buried, and hitting harder to compensate is how thin crashes crack.
