Detail 01
Brass
Cheaper and brighter than bronze. Shorter sustain, simpler overtones, and it will not develop character with age.
Product detailSKU #1274115063795
MEINLHCS Ride Cymbal - 20 In
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Entry-level 20-inch brass ride, machine-made in Germany. For first kits, practice rooms and backup setups where cost matters more than nuance.
Strong match
Who this is for
- First drum kit that shipped without a ride
- Practice room or basement kit you leave set up
- Backup cymbal for a gig bag or rehearsal space
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Recording, where brass reads as thin and clangy
- Drummers wanting a complex, evolving wash
- Anyone upgrading from a mid-tier bronze ride
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
Machine hammering
Uniform hammer pattern. Consistent from cymbal to cymbal, but without the tonal complexity hand hammering produces.
Detail 03
Medium weight
Heavy enough for clear stick definition, light enough to open up when you dig in. The most usable ride weight.
Detail 04
Full lathing
The whole surface is cut on a lathe, which brightens the tone and adds sustain versus an unlathed, dry cymbal.
Detail 05
Brilliant finish
Polished surface adds a bit of high-end sheen. It shows fingerprints and stick marks quickly.
Detail 06
20-inch diameter
Standard ride size. Enough surface for a defined ping and a usable bell.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Cymbal only. No stand, felt washers, sleeve or bag included.
- 02Brass dents and cracks more readily than bronze under heavy playing.
- 03Brilliant finish needs a polish cloth if you want it to stay shiny.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How does this compare to a bronze ride?
Brass is brighter, simpler and shorter-sustaining. Bronze rides have more complex overtones and hold up better under hard playing, at several times the price.
02Is it loud enough for a band?
For rehearsal, yes. In a loud live band it can get buried, since brass has less projection and sustain than bronze.
03Will it crack?
Brass is softer than bronze, so heavy edge hits and glancing blows will shorten its life. Play across the surface, not into it.
04Can I use it as a crash?
At medium weight and 20 inches it responds slowly for crashing. It works in a pinch but will not have a fast attack.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
6 detailsBody & build
- Material
- Brass
- Color
- 20 In
- Body Finish
- Brilliant
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Finish
- Brilliant
- Type
- Ride
1 detailsSize & weight
- Cymbal Weight
- Medium
4 detailsOther
- Quantity
- 1
- Lathing
- Full
- Hammering
- Machine
- Sizes in
- Multiple
