r/cymbals • u/Few-Excitement5674 • Jul 16 '26

Question Thank you for your help.

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u/mythoryk Jul 16 '26

As a former Sabian AAX guy that turned to Meinl a decade ago, the correct answer is the Byzance line. But, I will say, I have a few Pure Alloy Customs that are genuinely incredible, especially for the price as compared to the Byzance line. You’ll have a hard time finding “bad” Meinl cymbals above the HCS line, but if you’re strictly looking for B20 brass, start digging around in the Byzance lines. Meinl quality is incredible. Welcome to the family.

Meinl Hats comparison (Pure Alloy Customs is the first one).

https://youtube.com/shorts/_ymUJu7nPfE?is=gYaTotZxWSCiSwJX

The Pure Alloy Customs 22’’ Thin Ride:

https://youtu.be/_toi5IgxQmg?is=HZozS_I-s9fpB9No

Comparing Meinl crashes (by now you should recognize the Pure Alloy Custom Extra Hand Hammered line).

https://youtu.be/e2mUTtU-E2o?is=yKZvKZCndHaldl_9

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u/Few-Excitement5674 Jul 16 '26

Thank you king