Think of these Extra Dry Medium Rides as a visual and sonic treat you can't get enough of. They are extremely musical and responsive with ultra dry stick definition and a lingering short sustain that pulses with a brief, hollow-sounding echo. The untreated and unlathed top and bottom surfaces combine with random hand-hammered dimpling to deliver a dry, warm sound in a dominant, low frequency range.

Michael Dawson, who reviewed Meinl Extra Dry Medium Rides in the May 2008 issue of Modern Drummer, writes, "When played on the bow, the sound had a nice balance of dry stick attack and dark overtones, with a short and slightly trashy sustain. The bell also had a complex tone that complemented the cymbal's overall smoky vibe." He goes on to suggest that if you're looking for a very dark ride sound with minimal sustain and a sharp stick attack, either the 20" or 22" size could do the trick, especially if you play in a small jazz ensemble, bebop band or funk group.

Extra Dry Medium Rides are a durable B20 bronze alloy cymbal with a dark, earthy appearance, handcrafted one at a time in Turkey from beginning to end in order to maintain and adhere to Meinl's tradition of high quality standards.