Meinl Soundcaster 16" China

Group: Chinas (& Swishes)
Type: China
Size: 16 Inch
Series: Soundcaster
Weight: ?g
Years of production: 2004 - 2006
Sound file: unknown
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Review: "The 16" and 18" China cymbals sent for review were a bit more of a challenge for me to like. While they have the general China shape, they have a generally flatter profile than I would have liked. When I mounted them upside-down, as is commonly done with Chinas, I found this profile detrimental to striking the flanged edge with the shaft of the stick. Mounting the cymbal right side up and crashing the edge (as you would a standard crash cymbal) seemed to be a better striking choice.

When I tapped the Chinas with my finger, they had a pleasant, almost gong-like sound. When I played them with a stick, they spoke with a loud, clangy pang - but with no dark, trashy hiss whatsoever. The harmonics were rather abrasive (the 16" more so than the 18"), and they had a long decay that offered no chance for a short, barking accent. The combination of loud attack and long decay caused a lack of stick definition, which made the Chinas ineffective for riding. While some people might appreciate the sound of these Chinas, obviously I had a different idea in my head. A 20" model is available in addition to the sizes we tried."
Review written by Martin Patmos ("Product Close-Up - Meinl Soundcaster Cymbals - A New Alloy Creates A New Sound Palette", Modern Drummer, May 2005, p.33) Artist/song where it can be heard: unknown