Detail 01
Medium weight
Thicker than a thin crash. Takes harder hitting, responds a bit slower, and sustains longer under heavy playing.
Product detailSKU #1290447864437
MEINLClassics Custom Medium Crash - Brilliant 16 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 16-inch medium crash from MEINL's Classics Custom line with a brilliant finish. A main crash for rock and metal drummers.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Loud rock, metal and pop gigs with amplified guitars
- A first main crash on a starter or intermediate kit
- Pairing with a larger crash for two-crash setups
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Jazz or low-volume playing — this is voiced loud and bright
- Drummers wanting a dark, dry, fast-decaying crash
- Anyone needing a ride — a medium crash will not hold a pattern cleanly
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
16-inch diameter
The common all-purpose crash size. Fast enough for quick accents, big enough to carry a chorus.
Detail 03
Brilliant finish
Polished surface brightens the attack and helps it cut through guitars. Fingerprints show, so keep a cloth handy.
Detail 04
Classics Custom line
MEINL's loud, modern-voiced series, built to project on stage rather than blend into a quiet room.
Detail 05
$169.99
Mid-tier crash pricing. A step up from starter brass cymbals without moving into pro-line cost.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No stand, felt or plastic sleeve included — a bare cymbal on metal will crack
- 02Sold individually, not as a crash pair or cymbal pack
- 03Medium weight rewards shoulder strokes across the edge, not straight-on edge hits
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is 16 inches a good first crash?
Yes. It is the standard all-purpose size, quick enough for accents and loud enough to be your only crash.
02What is the difference between medium and thin?
Medium is thicker. It handles harder hitting and sustains longer, but opens up a little slower than a thin crash.
03Will it work for metal?
Yes. The Classics Custom line is voiced bright and loud, and the medium weight holds up to hard playing.
04Does it include a stand?
No. You need a cymbal stand plus a felt and sleeve to protect the bell hole.
Reference
Full specifications
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