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NAMM 2014: More new cymbals from Meinl

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By Rhythm magazine published 23 January 2014

New for NAMM 2014, some more Meinl metals

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10" Soundcaster Custom Piccolo Trash China

10" Soundcaster Custom Piccolo Trash China

NAMM 2014: Meinl’s new Soundcaster Custom Piccolo Trash China. With holes boosting trashiness and bite, these mini-sized, pitch-matched china models deliver fast, direct and cutting responses.

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12" Soundcaster Custom Piccolo Trash China

12" Soundcaster Custom Piccolo Trash China

NAMM 2014: The 12" model. With holes boosting trashiness and bite, these mini-sized, pitch-matched china models deliver fast, direct and cutting responses.

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20" Classics Custom Dark Ride

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8" HCS Bell

8" HCS Bell

NAMM 2014: Meinl unveil its new 8" HCS Bell. This solid brass bell puts out a bright sustaining "ping" sound that makes it a cool effect for any drum or percussion setup.

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