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17-inch diameter
A 17-inch crash cymbal.

Independent shopping perspective
Meinl’s 17-inch Classics Custom Extreme Metal Crash centers on a strong initial hit, a cutting metallic sound, and short sustain. Its response suits direct crash accents where the sound does not need to hang on for long. It can also take on crash/riding patterns, giving the player a second way to work the cymbal within a part. A clear choice when forceful attack and a brief decay are the priorities.


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What matters in use
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 01
A 17-inch crash cymbal.
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The cymbal’s sound decays quickly after the strike.
Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
Yes. It can be used for crash/riding patterns.
It has short sustain.