Meinl Pure Alloy Custom 18" Extra Thin Hammered Crash Cymbal

The Meinl Pure Alloy Custom 18" Extra Thin Hammered Crash Cymbal (PAC18ETHC) offers a warm tone with a bright cut and shimmering response. Made in Germany from pure alloy bronze, this 18-inch extra thin hammered crash produces a velvety feel under the stick and opens up with a powerful roar, making it a professional-level cymbal that suits many styles and genres of music.

Custom Smoked-Bronze Finish

Meinl designed the Pure Alloy Custom series to stand out visually and sonically. The top features a striking custom smoked-bronze finish, while the bottom retains a brilliant finish. This dual-finish approach enhances the complex, full-bodied character and gives the cymbal a distinctive look behind the kit. The extra thin weight and pinpoint lathing combine for a sensitive, musical response with medium to short sustain.

Key Features

• 18" extra thin hammered crash cymbal with warm tone and bright cut
• Velvety stick feel that opens up with a powerful roar
• Pure alloy bronze construction for professional-level tone
• Custom smoked-bronze top finish with brilliant bottom finish
• Complex, musical, and sensitive response with smooth decay
• Computerised hammering for consistent shaping and sound
• Pinpoint lathing for controlled sustain and articulation
• Model: PAC18ETHC

Specifications

• Cymbal Type: Crash
• Size: 18"
• Music Style: Rock, Pop, Fusion, R&B, Reggae, Studio
• Pitch: Low-Mid
• Character: Complex, Full-bodied, Musical, Sensitive, Smooth, Warm
• Timbre: Mid-Dark
• Volume: Medium to Low
• Sustain: Medium to Short
• Lathe: Pinpoint
• Finish: Smoked Bronze, Brilliant
• Material: Pure Alloy Bronze
• Shaping: Computerised Hammering
• To Clean: Meinl Cymbal Cleaner, Meinl Cymbal Protectant

Perfect For

Drummers and percussionists who need a responsive, musical crash cymbal with a warm voice and explosive dynamic range. The PAC18ETHC is ideal for adding colour and texture to your cymbal setup across rock, pop, fusion, and studio sessions.

Not sure if this crash cymbal is right for your setup? Visit us in our Horncastle showroom or call us on 01507 526517 for expert advice, or order online with UK next day delivery available.