The cymbals which Ralf Gustke uses in this video are: 14" China, 8" Low Bell, 18" Powerful Crash, 14" Medium Hihat, 8" China Splash, 8" High Bell, 17" Medium Crash, 10" Splash, 20" Medium Ride, 16" Medium Crash, 10" Mini Hat and 18" China.

Cymbals are all about the sound - how it’s delivered, how others hear it and how those sounds respond to other instruments in the group. That’s why it’s so important that you get the right cymbals for the sounds you want, especially when you’re just starting out and building your set.

Meinl cymbals are a good place to start. Their exceptional cymbals are crafted using a high-tech computerized process that exerts exacting control over the quality and consistency of the sounds each cymbal makes. Even the hammering and lathing are precisely controlled to ensure the sound personality and polished look are the same from one cymbal to the next.

Part of the Meinl Classics Collection and an emphatic selection for rock, metal, pop and country music, the Powerful Crashes have a clear, bright tone and wide dynamic range and come in three versatile sizes. Made to be heard even in louder volume situations, they have an explosive attack with plenty of volume that’s able to penetrate the veil of surrounding music.

Classics Powerful Crashes are made in Meinl’s ultra modern and efficient German factory from a premium B8 bronze alloy. Classics Series cymbals are made to seamlessly blend in with most other Meinl cymbals in your kit, so you can pick and choose the ones you need without busting your budget.