Star German drummer Benny Greb considers the ride the most important cymbal in his drum kit. No wonder he has such high expectations for a cymbal, especially when his name is associated with it. Benny and the drumming enthusiasts at Meinl spent over a year perfecting every sound and nuance of the new Sand Ride.

Imparting lots of vibe and character, the highly dynamic and ultra responsive Sand Ride is just what Benny envisioned…a cymbal that can immensely define the overall sound of the drummer and the entire band. Here’s how Benny himself describes this remarkable ride. "With the Sand Ride I have now found the cymbal that combines all of my expectations into one fantastic ride. It has the beautiful light wash and stick sound of a thinner cymbal and the clear bell of a heavier cymbal. It has been aged through a special procedure where the surface of the cymbal is sandblasted to give more vintage warmth, dryness and a fantastic look. It has superhuman, modern abilities with that great vintage sound...unreal! Check it out—for me it’s simply THE Ride."

Resembling the sound, look and feel of a cymbal that’s been played for years and years, the signature Sand Ride features a sandblasted top that combines with a partially lathed bottom to produce an exceptionally dry and fast stick sound and shimmery tone with a rapid decay. The bell articulates with a clear, bright and penetrating voice and a mid to high pitch. You can’t wait to take a stick to this one.