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    You guys like the separate threads for the different drum brands in the drumset forum so here's one for Meinl Cymbals - cymbals forum. Anything Meinl can go here.

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    What does everyone think of Meinl's Soundcaster Fusion series? I recently got to play them at my local drum shop and they sound amazing! The crashes are warm and colorful and the hats are some of the best I've heard. The splashes and chinas are fantastic as well. The only one I didn't like was the ride. It didn't seem to have enough oomf if you know what I mean, even the "powerful" ride.
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    i only use meinl they are the beast sounding progressive cymbal company. I use byzance traditional/soundcaster fusion mix. The fusion line i a perfect blend of dark light washy shimmering well balanced. I use the fusion 20" powerful crash excellent for build ups and big accents and stuff. I use the fusion 10 splash, cymbal is lively and loud for how thin it is very shimmery too. i use 14 medium fusion crash stacked below the splash. the rest is byzance traditional 20 medium ride 14 medium hats 21 medium crash...[I] love em ...

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    Quote Originally Posted by yohin View Post
    What does everyone think of Meinl's Soundcaster Fusion series? I recently got to play them at my local drum shop and they sound amazing! The crashes are warm and colorful and the hats are some of the best I've heard. The splashes and chinas are fantastic as well. The only one I didn't like was the ride. It didn't seem to have enough oomf if you know what I mean, even the "powerful" ride.
    I have been long for THE ride cymbal for a long time. I thought for a while it may be a Bosphorus Hammer but then I played a 20" Soundcaster Fusion medium ride in a Sam ash store and I think I'm in love.
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    Quote Originally Posted by yohin View Post
    What does everyone think of Meinl's Soundcaster Fusion series? I recently got to play them at my local drum shop and they sound amazing! The crashes are warm and colorful and the hats are some of the best I've heard. The splashes and chinas are fantastic as well. The only one I didn't like was the ride. It didn't seem to have enough oomf if you know what I mean, even the "powerful" ride.

    I actually play the powerful ride and I love it. Its crashable, but the ping is very distinct. I like the series, but I think that I like the custom series better.

    I am still trying to find those Meinl Hats that I like (M-Series Fusion).

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    i like a ride with a more intimate sound, kinda like when people play guitar with their fingers when they dont have long nails.
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    i am loocking for some change...a new ride and hats ,meinl have great rides and hats ,it probably be a extra dry medium ride bysance and 13 dark hat bysance ! they sound so amazing .but there very $$$$ .not done yet ,but ,.......

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    The Mb20 Pure Metal ride is without a doubt the best ride I've heard in my life. Too bad I'll never own it b/c it's about $500 lol.
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    Quote Originally Posted by yohin View Post
    The Mb20 Pure Metal ride is without a doubt the best ride I've heard in my life. Too bad I'll never own it b/c it's about $500 lol.
    i agree

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    I hav Meinl HCS series... ok, nice portable china cymbal. (I like sabians better)
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    i only got one Meinl Cymbal atm.
    Its a 10" "Classic" Splash
    Its a great splash and the "Classics" range is a good first step up into bronze alloy cymbals for begginers, not too expensive but quality sound
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    Quote Originally Posted by concrete Building View Post
    I hav Meinl HCS series... ok, nice portable china cymbal. (I like sabians better)
    I have 3 HCS Meinl's used in a church band. Sound great to me. It's all in your ears!

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    I love the Byzance series and everything about it ;-)
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    Ive heard about those cymbs.d
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    I have a question about the HCS series: Is it cheap? in any form?
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    Quote Originally Posted by concrete Building View Post
    I have a question about the HCS series: Is it cheap? in any form?
    HCS is the cheapest series by Meinl because it's made of brass, not bronze. All the cymbals I believe are less than $100. If you're thinking of getting some, I'd say at least get MCS instead because they're made of bronze.
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    Well I have the HCS series. Came with the Imperialstars. I'm just wondering what I should expect out of them in the future.
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    Quote Originally Posted by concrete Building View Post
    Well I have the HCS series. Came with the Imperialstars. I'm just wondering what I should expect out of them in the future.
    They're brass. So not really gigging material or anything. I'd upgrade ASAP, even if it's just to mid-level like Paiste Alphas or Sabian XS20s. But you can get really cheap pro-level cymbals on Craigslist. My friend just picked up an Zildjian A Series Rock Ride for 80 bucks. I look there basically every day, just to keep up with what's available. It's a good way to stay on top of things. But if all you can afford is Sabian B8s and Zildjian ZBTs, I'd wait to upgrade and just save up for some good ones.
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    Quote Originally Posted by sabiandrummer1674 View Post
    They're brass. So not really gigging material or anything. I'd upgrade ASAP, even if it's just to mid-level like Paiste Alphas or Sabian XS20s. But you can get really cheap pro-level cymbals on Craigslist. My friend just picked up an Zildjian A Series Rock Ride for 80 bucks. I look there basically every day, just to keep up with what's available. It's a good way to stay on top of things. But if all you can afford is Sabian B8s and Zildjian ZBTs, I'd wait to upgrade and just save up for some good ones.
    Agreed but at least B8's and ZBT's are made of bronze. But yeah, def. save up for mid level at the very least. Upgrade the hats and ride first, then crashes.
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    A local shop just started carrying Meinls--boy, was I impressed. I've seen their stuff online and thought it looked great and had good sound clips. The Byzance Dark hi-hats were unbelievable, and the all the Byzance line that they had--crashes and rides--was amazing. They had a China--MB20, I think--that also was great.
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    Quote Originally Posted by shoedaddy View Post
    A local shop just started carrying Meinls--boy, was I impressed. I've seen their stuff online and thought it looked great and had good sound clips. The Byzance Dark hi-hats were unbelievable, and the all the Byzance line that they had--crashes and rides--was amazing. They had a China--MB20, I think--that also was great.
    Yeah I love a lot of Meinl's stuff. The Mb20 china is a BEAST!
    Matt

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    I've been a big fan of Meinl for awhile now. I own 2 MB20 series crashes and I love them. For you guys a few posting earlier do yourself a favor stay away from entry level brass cymbals like Silken cymbals. Your wasting your money. I would urge you to look at Wuhan brand cymbals instead. Handmade B20 bronze cymbals fastly superior to entry level stuff from the big companies. Both brands offer newbies a chance to use REAL cymbals instead of entry level crap.

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    I've been looking at the MB20's. I can't decide between those or the 2002's... of course when I get the money I'll choose.. LOL!

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    I've recently bought myself a 20" One Of A Kind Ride. Wow, that thing blew me away...still does every time I play it. I'll definately be looking into more Meinl cymbals as I start to go through my plan to part-ex and upgrade my current ones.
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    I recently purchased soundcasters custom series hats. Loud and open sound. More on the dark side I think. Very nice
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