MEINLClassics Custom Dark Trash Crash Cymbal 18 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The 18-inch Classics Custom Dark Trash Crash gives you an explosive crash attack followed by a fast, immediate decay. Its dark, complex character and trashy roar suit emphatic accents, fills, solos, and transitions, with enough clarity and cut to register in the mix. Instead of occupying the space with a long ring, it delivers a brief burst and gets out of the way. Run it as a standalone effects crash or layer it with crashes and splashes.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Transitions and solo accents that need a forceful crash without lingering sustain.
- Layering with crashes and splashes to build a short, roaring cymbal texture.
- Crash effects that need clarity and cut within a busy mix.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Songs or passages that call for a prolonged crash wash.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Verify that the 18-inch diameter fits the role and placement you want in the kit.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can this cymbal be layered?
Yes. It can be layered with traditional crashes and splashes.
02Is it designed for long crash sustain?
No. It is described as having an extremely fast decay.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
6 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
- Material
- Bronze
- Body Finish
- Dark
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Finish
- Dark
- Type
- Crash
1 detailsSize & weight
- Cymbal Weight
- Medium
5 detailsOther
- Quantity
- 3
- Lathing
- Full
- Sizes
- 14/16/18
- Hammering
- Hand
- Bell
- Standard
