Meinl Mb20 18" Medium Heavy Crash

Group: Crashes
Type: Medium Heavy Crash
Size: 18 Inch
Series: Mb20
Weight: ?g
Years of production: 2006 - ?
Sound file: Mb20 18" Medium Heavy Crash
Mb20 18" Medium Heavy Crash
Mb20 18" Medium Heavy Crash
Mb20 18" Medium Heavy Crash
Mb20 18" Medium Heavy Crash
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Review: "The 18" medium heavy crash was a different story. While it had similar projection to the 16" version, it was louder, heftier, and more focused. Interestingly the consistent rush of noise coming from the 18" did not cover the dash of color produced by the 10" Mb10 splash (I could easily hear my accents) or the stick definition I garnered from the 14" medium soundwave hihats.

I compared the Mb20 18" medium heavy crash to an 18" Mb10 Medium Crash. The Mb10 definitely had more sizzle and hiss, but less bang. The Mb20 medium heavy crash had fire and sharpness, and did not disguise its punch under a stray shroud of hiss. This might have something to do with the cymbal's lathing (long, thin circles), its brilliant finish, and its deeper hammered marks (as compared to the relatively smooth playing surface of the Mb10 medium). I believe the Mb20 medium crash was more contoured sonically because of the different physical textures it features in one package.

The 18" medium heavy stacked up well against the 19" Mb20 heavy crash. The 19" was dark and gongy, while the 18" was more direct and compact. I could definitely hear how the punchier (and relatively brighter) 18" medium heavy could slip more easily into a variety of rock settings."

Review written by Will Romano ("Product Close-Up - New Meinl Mb20 Cymbals - Punchy, Loud, and Complex", Modern Drummer, January 2007, pp. 30-31)

Artist/song where it can be heard: unknown