Meinl Generation X 14" Filter China

Group: Chinas (& Swishes)
Type: Filter China
Size: 14 Inch
Series: Generation X
Weight: 716g, 744g, 749g
Median Weight: 744g (n=3)
Years of production: 2007 - Present
Sound file: Generation X 14" Filter China
Generation X 14" Filter China
Generation X 14" Filter China
Generation X 14" Filter China
Generation X 14" Filter China
Generation X 14" Filter China
Generation X 14" Filter China
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Review: "Thomas Lang was already using two of his Meinl signature 14" Filter Chinas when he requested that the company design a model that he could use for playing time—similar to a tambourine— and that also would produce a China-like sound for fills.

To get a sense of sonic design history, I played the original 14" Filter China first. The cymbal’s cutting, clear tone and short, ringing decay vaguely resembled the sound of a Gamelan bell — a characteristic I attribute to the way the cymbal’s wavy edges and fourteen 1/4" air holes reduce its sustain. Layered tones created a full-bodied attack that was great for accents, as well as brief blasts that assisted me in playing funky grooves."

Review written by Will Romano ("Product Close-Up - New Meinl Generation X Models >> Wack Attacks And Stacked Hats", Modern Drummer, December 2007, p.37)

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