Meinl Pure Alloy Custom 18" Medium Thin Crash Cymbal

The Meinl Pure Alloy Custom 18" Medium Thin Crash Cymbal (PAC18MTC) offers a warm tone with a bright cut and shimmering response. Made in Germany from pure alloy bronze, this 18-inch medium-thin crash produces a velvety feel under the stick and opens up with a musical roar, while the medium-thin weight provides a faster decay for controlled, articulate playing.

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 pinpoint lathing and computerised hammering ensure consistent shaping and a smooth, sensitive response.

Key Features

• 18" medium-thin crash cymbal with warm tone and bright cut
• Shimmering response with faster decay for articulate playing
• 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: PAC18MTC

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
• 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 faster decay. The PAC18MTC 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.