Meinl Pure Alloy Extra Hammered Ride – 22″

The MEINL Pure Alloy extra-hammered Ride cymbal brings versatile, expressive sound to drummers of any style. With its fully lathed surface, this refined ride cymbal has a timeless voice that encompasses a broad tonal spectrum. The MEINL extra-hammered Ride combines polished definition with a velvety wash for smooth, shimmering tones. When you play it, the cymbal’s superb stick definition and effortless, reactive touch bounce right along with your rhythms. It cuts through all dynamic levels with agility. Blanketing the cymbal’s crisp articulation is a sustain that rings out with just the right amount of strength and balanced wash. Bring versatile expression and refined sound to your drum kit with the MEINL Pure Alloy extra-hammered ride cymbal.

Fully Lathed Surface Provides Versatile, Expressive Tones

The MEINL extra-hammered ride cymbal features a fully lathed surface that makes it expressive for drummers of diverse styles. Its refined design gives this versatile ride a broad tonal range from shimmering highs to smoother lows. The lathed surface ensures consistent and even vibration across the cymbal for smooth sound. This allows you to shape tones from crystalline bell accents to the cymbal’s sustaining wash. From jazz to rock, pop to metal, the MEINL extra-hammered ride’s lathed surface helps it adapt to any genre.

Sustain With the Right Amount of Strength and Balanced Wash

While providing stellar stick definition, the MEINL extra-hammered Ride cymbal also produces a balanced, sustaining wash. Its sustain rings out with just the right amount of strength and complexity to complement your grooves. The smooth wash doesn’t overpower yet adds harmonic richness. This allows the ride cymbal to blanket your crisp rhythmic articulation with a lush wash that works in harmony. The MEINL Ride provides both the clear stick tones to cut through the mix along with the sustaining tones to support the groove.