Effortless touch and clean sound. This is Meinl Pure Alloy. A timeless voice formed with fully lathed surfaces allows them to be expressive in virtually any style. Their refined nature has two sides: polished definition met by a velvety wash that encompasses a full tonal spectrum. Shimmering, smooth sounds bounce right along with your stick to create a reactive touch that extends through all dynamic levels. These cymbals cut with agility. Blanketing their superb stick definition is a sustain that plays out with just the right amount of strength and balanced wash. The 18" Pure Alloy Thin Crash opens easily with a bright punch followed by a warm wash, then decay quickly for a short sustain. With the swift sound arc, this crash speaks with a pure tonality but never getting in the way of other voices. Made in Germany with 100% renewable energy.