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China cymbal
Upturned flange gives a short, trashy explosion instead of a sustained wash. It is an accent, not a timekeeping cymbal.
Product detailSKU #1328544975591
MEINLClassics Custom Extreme Metal China Cymbal 16 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 16-inch china from MEINL's Extreme Metal line. An accent cymbal for drummers who want a short, trashy stab, not a ride or crash.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Metal and hardcore accents, breakdowns, and section changes
- Drummers adding a first china to a rock kit
- Loud live playing where a crash gets buried
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drummers wanting a smooth crash or a usable ride
- Quiet gigs, jazz, and acoustic sets
- Kits with no spare cymbal arm or boom stand
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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16 inch
The common china size. Quick and cutting, with faster decay than an 18 or 20 inch.
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Extreme Metal series
Bright and aggressive voicing meant to sit above distorted guitars rather than blend into the mix.
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Sold as a single cymbal
One china, no arm, no felts. It is an add-on to a kit you already have.
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$169.99
Mid-tier pricing for a china. More than a starter pack cymbal, well under hand-hammered pro lines.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No boom arm, sleeve, or felts included. You need a free cymbal mount.
- 02Chinas are usually mounted upside down. Plan the angle before you drill in.
- 03Overtightening the wingnut chokes the sound and stresses the bell hole.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I mount a china upside down?
Most drummers do. Inverting it puts the flange edge toward the stick, which gives the sharp trashy attack chinas are used for and is easier on the edge.
02Can I use this as a crash?
Not really. The decay is short and the tone is trashy rather than musical. It works as an accent, not as a main crash.
03Is 16 inch a good first china size?
Yes. It is quick and cutting, easy to place on a crowded kit, and loud enough for live playing without dominating everything.
04Will this fit a standard cymbal stand?
Yes, it mounts on any standard cymbal arm. Use a sleeve and felts, and leave the wingnut loose so the cymbal can move.
