The Meinl PAC14161820 Pure Alloy Custom Expanded Set features a spectacular Finish and perfectly balanced sound . It includes a 14" hihat, a 16" crash and an 18" crash as well as a 20" ride. The top of the Meinl cymbals is Smoked Bronze finish, this gives the Pure Alloy Custom series an exceptionally modern look. The underside is brilliant, which gives the Meinl Pure Alloy Custom Expanded Set a concise assertiveness, characterized by complex overtones and warm decay.
The Smoked Bronze Finish promises a perfectly balanced cymbal sound with an assertive proportion of harmonics. In addition to the noble visual appearance, a modern sound scheme is created, because all Pure Alloy Custom cymbals are tonally excellently matched to each other.
The Pure Alloy Custom series convinces in every size with great workmanship and full sound. The medium-thin thickness allows the tone to unfold in a balanced way, and the underside of the cymbal also contributes to an excellent frequency mix. The timeless mix of warmth and overtone fits almost any style of music and drum kit.
The turned down bottom in Brilliant finish delivers shimmering tone that blends unobtrusively into the mix. In addition, the top of the Meinl Pure Alloy Custom Series features larger hammer-ons that shorten the decay and provide smooth and controlled definition with a comfortable feel.
The hi-hats cover every dynamic range, from clear staccato to light sizzle. Closed tight, the Pure Alloy Custom hi-hat sounds divorced, clear and precise. Opened slightly, the bronze sound swells evenly and offers a trashy character.
The Pure Alloy Custom Ride has a mix of power and balanced sustain with a clear bell. The warm decay is clear and energetic and the feel is exceedingly direct at any dynamic level.
The medium thin Crashes from the Pure Alloy Custom series create the optimal mix of frequencies, followed by a warm and short decay. The Trash Crashes are dominated by the explosive swell with a washed out basic sound, they are also well suited for cymbal stacks.