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'''Discontinued:''' 1992(?) (1989 for Hi-Tech)<font color=blue><sup>1</sup></font color=blue> <br> | '''Discontinued:''' 1992(?) (1989 for Hi-Tech)<font color=blue><sup>1</sup></font color=blue> <br> | ||
'''Background:''' Having been a supplier to other companies, Meinl entered the cymbal market in 1984 with this, their first modern series. <br> | '''Background:''' Having been a supplier to other companies, Meinl entered the cymbal market in 1984 with this, their first modern series. <br> | ||
| − | '''Innovation:''' | + | '''Innovation:''' Hi-Tech is light, suitable for soft music styles. Rock Velvet is a little heavier, a good all-around cymbal for most music types. Volcanic Rock is the heaviest of the three weights, made for loud music, where volume and definition are a must. <br> |
'''Alloy:''' [[Alloys#B8_Alloy|B8]]<br> | '''Alloy:''' [[Alloys#B8_Alloy|B8]]<br> | ||
'''Quality:''' Professional<br> | '''Quality:''' Professional<br> | ||
Revision as of 13:57, 1 June 2025
Contents
Introduction: 1984
Discontinued: 1992(?) (1989 for Hi-Tech)1
Background: Having been a supplier to other companies, Meinl entered the cymbal market in 1984 with this, their first modern series.
Innovation: Hi-Tech is light, suitable for soft music styles. Rock Velvet is a little heavier, a good all-around cymbal for most music types. Volcanic Rock is the heaviest of the three weights, made for loud music, where volume and definition are a must.
Alloy: B8
Quality: Professional
Applications: Live and Studio
Sound:
Rides
Crashes
Hi-Hats
- Hi-Tech Hi-Hat - 14"
- Rock Velvet Hi-Hat - 14"
- Volcanic Rock Hi-Hat - 14"
- Rock Velvet Soundwave Hi-Hat - 14" (1987 - ?)
- Volcanic Rock Soundwave Hi-Hat - 14" (1987 - ?)
Splashes
Information from:
Modern Drummer Equipment Annual 1989-90
1 Cymbal Book
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