This is the first truly high quality video on Meinl's channel. When you look back on the enormous amount of music and product videos they've released over last 9 years since this video came out it's pretty amazing what a catalog they've built, as well as an incredible roster of musicians and instruments. This entire cymbal set is still something I dream of owning someday
Hi Jacob, thanks for taking the time to watch our videos. Our artists have all put in so much heart and dedication to their craft, that the least we can do is provide one more platform to let the world see and hear their talents.
Had exactly the same situation, I don't remember how I stumbled upon Benny's videos but damn, I instantly fell in love. It has been like 1 and half year now and damn I'm still in love. Benny is so good and musical drummer, and seems like so cool guy. And fyi, I used to be only a metal drummer, but Benny changed my whole point of view in drumming :)
Everything about these cymbals sound amazing! and the way benny greb describes them with such passion just makes them that much more appealing. I must say those hi hats stood out the most to me though.
About a month ago, I purchased the 20" Sand Ride, and I must say even though I'm a pretty versatile drummer (mostly metal), the Sand Ride is perfect for me and it's exactly what I've been looking for for years. Thanks Benny and Meinl! Next I'm going for those hats!
OMG! These cymbals are amazing! Meinls have been #1 to me for 4yrs now. I run the Byzance Brilliants, and Darks. This series pushes me over the edge. If I ever have the privilege of getting sponsored by a cymbal company, I pray to God it's Meinl. Don't know if I can play on anything else, even if it's free. They make my sound, as Mike Johnston, and Chris Coleman would put it.
Hi Benny, I have the opportunity to try your set of cymbals : Hihat, Thin crash and ride... and I have to say : wow... because there is a real "wow" effect when I play them... Thanks for having made this wonderful kit... It is not impossible that I purchase the kit I'm trying... Cheers !!!
Definitely intrested in purchasing that ride, I think it may be the one I've been looking for, has the sound I need and great texture of sound to the cymbal both body and bell give a great response :)
Did anyone else scream the words "Holy Shit" when he bent that 22" Sand Crash Ride? Meinl I'm really impressed with this line up, well done on producing a fantastic cymbal range!
Jesus man! What an inspiration! listen to the way he speaks of his musical communication mediums, a true and original musician indeed. Knows exactly what he wants to say on and off the kit.
I have one of the 20" rides and i can assure you that it is perfect for everything!! I've found other drummers wanting it when they hear because of its sound, trust me, you can't go wrong with it :)
Demoing Hihats for jazz stuff looking for smooth darkness w definition too. Sand hats were at local store. When I played two bars with them on demo, I said I wanted them at any price before clerk told me they were on sale. My perfect Jazz hats!
Although i'm not a fan of anything Meinl, i have to say that these cymbals suit his playing perfectly and sound great when he plays them..Just the sound he gets out of them is unreal, and beautiful.. His power when playing the drums is out of this world..
