Headbanger and hard-hitter Jason Bittner of Shadows Fall had way more than casual input into the shimmering look and voluminous sound of Meinl’s Mb10 Bell Blast Ride. He oversaw its entire development, offering his professional insight and expertise to help ensure the Bell Blast would be the cream of the cymbal crop.

We’ll let Jason himself tell you all about it. "The Bell Blast Ride is the perfect culmination of sound, beauty and craftsmanship. After about a year of R/D, the Meinl company and I have developed a ride cymbal that is perfect for rock/metal, but suited for other types of music as well. Made with Meinl’s Mb10 alloy this cymbal (when ridden upon) produces nice, quick, articulate, even strokes. There was a great amount of thought and time put into the size, shape, and contours of the bell and cymbal alone! Speaking of the bell, it is simply INTENSE, doing exactly what it’s supposed to do—get your attention!"

The name of the Mb10 Bell Blast Ride pretty much says it all. The massive bell produces a clear and extremely high-pitched and glassy ping that’s loud and penetrating, but not overpowering, for healthier tones and more musical definition. The Mb10 Bell Blast Ride is made in Germany with a fine grooved lathing process for vibrancy and more defined, articulated sticking.