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B12 bronze, step-lathing, and deep hammering
These are the stated construction elements connected to its warm, dark, and complex sound.

Independent shopping perspective
Meinl’s 18-inch Classics Custom Dual China combines B12 bronze, step-lathing, deep hammering, lathed and buffed edges, and a dark center. Its voice is described as dark, defined, warm, and complex, with an explosive, fast attack and a flash of brilliance. In practical playing, it is built to make an immediate statement when struck. It can also serve in a stack configuration when that setup is part of the cymbal arrangement.


Strong match
What matters in use
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

Detail 01
These are the stated construction elements connected to its warm, dark, and complex sound.
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This surface treatment is part of the cymbal’s visual design.
Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
Yes. It is identified as suitable for use in a stack configuration.
It is described as having an explosive, fast attack.
Reference
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