Meinl Mb20 20" Heavy Crash

Group: Crashes
Type: Heavy Crash
Size: 20 Inch
Series: Mb20
Weight: 2137g, 2151g
Years of production: 2005 - ?
Sound file: Mb20 20" Heavy Crash
Mb20 20" Heavy Crash
Mb20 20" Heavy Crash
Mb20 20" Heavy Crash
Mb20 20" Heavy Crash
Mb20 20" Heavy Crash
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Review: "I started my testing process with the 20" heavy crash. When I struck it, I heard a loud splash, then a "kerplunk", followed by a barrage of hissing sound ripples that faded after several seconds. There was also a nice range of high and low overtones. I believe that the cymbal's vibrant performance made possible by its incredibly brilliant finish. With its sustain and body, this cymbal was made to compete with amps whose volume knobs are stuck at 11."

The only drawback (if it is indeed a drawback) is that the 20" heavy crash was too vibrant. Even when choked, it just wouldn't shut up. (One hand couldn't quiet it, and two were barely enough.) I had to keep reminding myself that most jazzers or world music drummers would not, and should not realistically attempt to use these cymbals as part of their normal setup. Simply put, if you're searching for a cymbal with a traditional dry "crack" and a relatively short decay, the Mb20 line is not the place to look."

Review written by Will Romano ("Product Close-Up - Meinl Mb20 Cymbals - Loud, Nasty, And Aggressive!", Modern Drummer, December 2005, pp.30-31)

Review: "The 19" and 20" pair turn everything up a notch or two and are awe-inspiring as a result. The smaller of the two sizzles in a very distinctive fashion and we have to admit that it was perhaps our least favourite of the selection.

The 20" is a ‘kill ´em all´ proposition that lays waste to all in its path every time you strike it - in a good way - thanks to its relatively sparky attack and vast mid-range muscle; it´s fantastic to ride, creating a thick wave of tone on which guitarists can surf solo for hours (and hours, knowing them). For us, the 19" falls between stools a little bit - not as rabid as the 20" and less quick to react as the 18" Medium Heavy. You might, on the other hand, adore it."

Review written by Music Radar Team ("Meinl Mb20 Series cymbals review - If you can afford them, Meinl's Mb20s let metal drummers go 'all the way up to 11'", musicradar.com, February 15, 2008)

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