{"product_id":"meinl-china-pure-alloy-18-trash-388378","title":"China Pure Alloy 18\" Trash","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Context and Positioning in the Range\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor over thirty years, Meinl has established itself as a reference in modern percussion thanks to recognized expertise and an approach focused on innovation and quality. The \u003cstrong\u003ePure Alloy\u003c\/strong\u003e series aligns with this philosophy with versatile cymbals, effortless to play, designed to offer a \"timeless voice\" and great control over the sound spectrum. Within the Meinl range, the \u003cstrong\u003ePure Alloy Trash China 18\u003c\/strong\u003e is positioned as an expressive choice to enrich a set with sharp accents and marked percussive effects, while maintaining clean definition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho This Drum\/Instrument Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Meinl \u003cstrong\u003ePure Alloy Trash China 18\u003c\/strong\u003e targets \u003cstrong\u003eintermediate to professional\u003c\/strong\u003e drummers looking for an effect cymbal that can stand out in the mix without becoming overwhelming. Its versatility makes it relevant in virtually all styles: rock, metal, pop, funk, fusion, contemporary music, and studio contexts where clear attacks, quick decay, and rich textures are desired. It is an ideal cymbal to punctuate a chorus, highlight a break, or add an aggressive yet controlled color to your playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures and Innovations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Trash China benefits from the \u003cstrong\u003ePure Alloy\u003c\/strong\u003e sonic identity: a clean sound, a smooth playing feel, and immediate response. The \u003cstrong\u003elarge hammered surfaces\u003c\/strong\u003e provide a very expressive personality, with harmonic complexity that remains clear even at high volume. The series' uniqueness also lies in its \u003cstrong\u003etwo distinct sides\u003c\/strong\u003e : a more polished side that opens the tonal palette and a more dynamic side that encourages varied attacks, sharper accents, and a wide range of nuances depending on the striking area and power.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSound\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThanks to the \u003cstrong\u003ePure Alloy Bronze\u003c\/strong\u003e, this china delivers a particularly musical balance between definition and texture richness. The \"trash\" character adds controlled granulation and roughness, perfect for quick effects, dirtier crashes, and very present accents. The hammered areas promote a lively response and complexity that adds dimension, while the series' design aims to maintain a clean and usable sound, both on stage and in recording.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy playing on both sides and varying the striking location, you get brighter and more open attacks on the polished side, or drier and more nervous impacts on the other side. The result: a \u003cstrong\u003eversatile\u003c\/strong\u003e effect cymbal capable of shifting from incisive accents to broader textures, while maintaining clear articulation and good control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e@media(max-width:632px){table[data-wb-spec]{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1fr)}table[data-wb-spec] colgroup{display:none}table[data-wb-spec] tbody,table[data-wb-spec] tr{display:contents}table[data-wb-spec] td{display:block;overflow-wrap:anywhere;grid-row:var(--wb-l);background-color:var(--wb-lb)}table[data-wb-spec] td[data-r]{grid-row:var(--wb-r);background-color:var(--wb-rb)}table[data-wb-spec] td[colspan=\"2\"]{grid-column:1\/-1}table[data-wb-spec] td:empty{display:none}}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ctable data-wb-spec style=\"width:100%;table-layout:fixed\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-l:1;--wb-r:4;--wb-lb:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-rb:transparent\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003eTrash China\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003eMade in Germany\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:transparent;--wb-l:2;--wb-r:5;--wb-lb:transparent;--wb-rb:var(--wb-neutral-50)\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003e18\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003ePure Alloy Bronze\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-l:3;--wb-r:6;--wb-lb:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-rb:transparent\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003etraditional\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003eall styles\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Meinl","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54359604756755,"sku":"388378","price":299.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/0872\/6803\/files\/4cc3f93c71767347aea103bfe8ccf4989c1e8666_PA18TRCH.jpg?v=1789382045","url":"https:\/\/woodbrass.shop\/products\/meinl-china-pure-alloy-18-trash-388378","provider":"Woodbrass.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}