Meinl 22" PURE ALLOY MEDIUM CRASH
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Historical Context and Positioning Within the Range
The Meinl Pure Alloy series is positioned as a more "classic" alternative in terms of aesthetics and sound, designed for clarity, projection, and versatility. It fits within the Meinl universe as a family of cymbals capable of covering live and studio contexts, with a modern, consistent, and easily usable signature, while maintaining warm musicality.
Who This Drum/Instrument Is For
This 22-inch Medium Crash is aimed at intermediate to advanced drummers seeking an expressive main cymbal, capable of marking choruses, expanding a groove, and supporting playing without saturating the space. It is particularly suitable for rock, pop, fusion, RNB, reggae genres and studio situations, where a clear attack and musical sustain at controlled volume are expected.
Features and Innovations
The core of this Pure Alloy lies in computerized hammering shaping, which provides a homogeneous and predictable response, highly appreciated when maintaining reference points from one cymbal to another. The fully lathed surface and the " Pinpoint " lathing type contribute to a quick feel and even harmonic dispersion. In Medium weight, the cymbal retains body under the stick and handles dynamics well, while remaining flexible enough to open easily with a shoulder strike.
Sound Characteristics
At 22 inches, this crash delivers a wide opening with a more developed "wash" sensation than smaller diameters, while maintaining a clear attack and a sound usable at low to medium intensity. Its tone is medium-dark with a shimmering clarity : it offers controlled brightness without excessive aggressiveness, and a nice presence in the upper spectrum.
The Medium weight favors a good compromise between definition and sustain : the cymbal opens with authority, then remains musical with a generally medium to medium-long decay depending on the strike. In practice, it can also be used occasionally as a " crash-ride ": edge playing to thicken choruses, or broad patterns when you want to widen the sound without changing cymbals.
Technical specifications
| Brand | Meinl |
| Series | Pure Alloy |
| Type | Crash |
| Diameter | 22 inches |
| Weight | Medium |
| Alloy | Meinl Pure Alloy |
| Shaping Method | computerized hammering |
| Finish | Traditional |
| Surface | fully lathed |
| Lathing Type | Pinpoint |
| Timbre | Mid-Dark |
| Character | Shimmering Clarity |
| Pitch | High-Mid |
| Volume | Medium to Low |
| Sustain | Medium |
| Styles | Rock, Pop, Fusion, RNB, Reggae, Studio |
Questions frequently asked
What sound does the Meinl Crash Pure Alloy 22" Medium produce?
Its mid-dark tone combines a clear attack with a shimmering clarity, featuring a high-mid pitch. The 22-inch diameter develops a wider crash sound while maintaining medium sustain.
Is this 22-inch crash suitable for rock and pop?
This cymbal is suitable for rock, pop, fusion, RNB, reggae, and studio work. Its medium to low volume allows for a clear attack in these musical contexts.
Can this crash be used as a crash-ride?
It can occasionally be used as a crash-ride thanks to its Medium weight. Wide patterns or edge playing help thicken the sound without changing the cymbal.
What manufacturing process is used for the Pure Alloy series?
The shaping relies on computer-controlled hammering to ensure a consistent response. The surface is fully lathed with Pinpoint turning and a Traditional finish.
For what skill level of drummer is this Medium crash suited?
This model is aimed at intermediate to advanced drummers. Its Medium weight provides body under the stick and opens up easily with a shoulder stroke.
