Understanding the way of the drummer—the way they think, the way they play, the way they like to sound—helps Meinl craftsman produce such exceptional cymbals. They are able to get into the head of a drummer very easily because many of them are avid drummers themselves. So it just comes naturally. Always innovating, Meinl craftsmen also consult with professional drummers for input and inspiration.

Maybe that’s why the Soundcaster Custom Series is the choice of many musically diverse drummers including Frederik Ehmke of the German band Blind Guardian, Justin Graves of A Life Once Lost and Anthony Salajko of The End.

Available in five sizes, these hardy cymbals are undaunted in loud situations and deliver a strong, penetrating attack with plenty of cutting power to hold their own with metal, alternative, rock, country and pop music. Lots of bright, brilliant overtones linger, then fade with a medium sustain for sweet effects as you play.

These cymbals owe their great sound to the B12 bronze alloy they’re made from. This premium metal creates a clean, rich sound with a warm glassy tone, and the brilliant, high polish finish ramps up the wow factor by catching and reflecting stage light. Meinl’s high-tech computerized design and crafting process creates the uniform hammering patterns and shallow lathed bands that initiate the consistent sound quality and appearance of the playing surface.