Meinl - Classics Custom Dark - Demo

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[@jakobturley1150]

Wow a cymbal demo where the cymbals are actually played!! Revolutionary

[@rdavidr]

R E V O L U T I O N A R Y

[@beetlejews]

I know right!!!!!

[@TronciM]

All of David's videos are quality

[@jayvillanueva2672]

You must be soooo fun at parties...

[@LanceWillMakeIt]

Jay Villanueva who

[@Undergroundraritiesmetalrock]

Shit, i wasn't ready to see Rdavidr playing Hardcore Punk but that's great

[@blakecurtis7809]

Huh? Are you a punk rocker, never seen you play this aggressive before. Well done sir.

[@rdavidr]

Used to haha

[@thompsondo2450]

rdavidr have you not ride a ride?

[@cameronbarber3768]

I heard some hardcore type beats in there too, would be cool to see some of that on the channel!

[@AtTheSourceStudios]

@@cameronbarber3768 I second this. Rock drumming FTW

[@vaticpillars]

When I saw the music less clip on FB, I knew you were playing some crossover type stuff.

[@tylerbailey9329]

Meinl, hit davidr up with a sponsorship already!

[@cymbaldeals]

Well, they are already giving some good exposure to each other with these collabs. I think it is quite close to a sponsorship in my opinion. But yeah, making it more official would be nice.

[@Assimilator702]

Tyler Bailey They don’t want to see their beautifully crafted cymbals with HOLES drilled into them.

[@Philipp.of.Swabia]

Joe Rico 😂 or shot by a pistol

[@L1AML0V3SDRUMS]

@@Assimilator702 dunno why, he has good ideas

[@beetlejews]

Joe Rico Hahahahah

[@DrewKane]

These are my favourite cymbals for metal/hardcore/punk, especially the crashes.

[@rdavidr]

Which was your favorite? See the other cymbals in this series: bit.ly/2LPnyXq

[@springtension1588]

Hi David I know that the cybals you are great but why didnt you play the 18 China? Keep on blasting🤘🤘

[@a_griffin_03]

rdavidr all of em! You can make trash cans sounds great man! Keep on doing what you doing! Your awesome!

[@ajgdrums24]

Definitely digging that crash ride the most

[@balls2380]

My favorite from this line isn't in this video, it's the 18 inch stack

[@beastmodegaming3098]

rdavidr I really liked those 15’ hi hats though

[@johannestempest874]

I use the 18" and 19" in my set. They're indeed, very loud, but the dark undertones is what makes me like it the most. Fun stuff. Btw, nice punk playing, you!

[@echopryme]

This is, without doubt, the best vid you've ever done on cymbals. Why?! Because you played those damned thing in EXACTLY the context they SHOULD be played in. Every other CCD video is some melodic crap or the standard hip-hop funk beats, and you dont REALLY hear how they open up like this vid! Thank you, man!!!

[@Allinguts]

100%

[@echopryme]

​@@AllingutsI own them. This is what they sound like... even without the mics. 💯

[@Allinguts]

@@echopryme thanks, im in the process of buying them.

[@johnreedclub]

Agreed

[@echopryme]

@@Allinguts This is EXACTLY what they sound like. Just as loud (its going to piss off your guitar player... but he had an amp 🤣) and just as intricate. Meinl, as a company, is one of my loyalties on this planet, honestly. They make AFFORDABLE products that sound GREAT! 💯 And not just the cymbals... but all of their stuff. Most companies make their "affordable line for beginners" and it sounds like absolute trash. Meinl makes their "affordable line for beginners" too... (Brass cymbals and whatnot)... but they put the time into making them NOT sound like shit. They make their B8 Cymbals sound as good as humanly possible, and unlike Paiste and Zildjian, don't make you have to mortgage your house to get them. 💯 The Classic Custom Dark series sounds great on almost any stage (other than jazz... they ARE LOUD), and I've recorded them in studio to engineers being amazed at how well they record. 💯 All for 1/4 the price of a set of the (imo) overrated "K's".... Meinl makes shit for people who WORK for a living. I respect the hell out of that company. 💯

[@brodyh2895]

bruh rdavidr out here playing youth crew straight edge hardcore this is sick

[@samjimenez8713]

khaki cuffs right??

[@derekshowalter60]

I have the 17” and 18” crashes from this series. Between this series and the Extreme Metal series, they are the best mid-range cymbals on the market.

[@marcrics]

Always knew you repped this style from when you used to always wear a Free Spirit tee! Sounds sick.

[@jebus571]

Ive had the 15" hats and 18" crash, and really love them. The crash has a nice dark tone but it is also punchy, it just sounds different. The hats are very versatile, good for more defined playing and can get loud and washy when you open them up. Really versatile cymbals. For the price, these are incredible.

[@_xw3n_]

"He went from calm music to rock real quick"

[@rdavidr]

🤷🏻‍♀️

[@ashtraysamuai2714]

This might be one of the best videos on this cymbal pack. I don't know why I didn't see this video when researching these. I got this cymbal pack without seeing this particular video and was sort of taking a leap of faith with the "limited" amount of videos I saw of these exact cymbals. I went ahead and got them because they ticked most of the "boxes" I had in mind. I bet I'll like them is what I'm thinking after seeing how you play them. They still got to come in but now I'm more excited about them. You make them sound awesome man. To be half as good or a 1/3 I'd be fine with hahaha. Hopefully get decent with them and of course proper practice. Very cool channel. Thanks for sharing.

[@SmangItDrums]

I actually use the 22" Dark Ride in my videos and with heavier studio sessions. Its seriously underrated if you demand a heavy, cutting ride cymbal. I've previously owned the 14" Dark Hats and loved them. I've played the crashes and the Crash-Ride, and they all sound great. The Crash-Ride in particular is a rarity in this price class, as you won't find many crash-able rides with good definition and a usable bell.

[@chrisrowe6835]

Absolutely loved the punk playing on this video! I was trying not to two-step while watching it 🤣 I love these Meinls too 🥁

[@Customwinder1]

I've been looking at these for a while now. Glad i could hear them in a mix like you've done here. Thanks mate.

[@N00dleBandit]

The dark hats are beautiful. I have them on my kit and I love the way they sound.

[@justin6821]

I was on Amazon looking at these cymbals when the notification popped up. Great timing!

[@HR2635]

one of my favorite cymbals is the 21" Classics Custom Dark Crash.. very versatile

[@butchcassidy3373]

I've had the 19 inch cash for about a year now. Love it. And after looking and listening to all kinds of other cymbals, I'm gonna buy some more of these. I don't think you can beat them for the money.

[@kiltymacbagpipe]

Finally some meinl cymbals that sound dark but not like they are broken. These sound really good and look rad.

[@joshualee112]

I like it when Rdavidr simply just start playing right at the start instead of listening to him for 1000 years

[@calebtyler_]

Don't disrespect the homie

[@WhyTheHorseface]

The first group of crashes and hi hat sounded great, and I love the 22” crash ride. Thanks for posting this video.

[@charlievanek4464]

They look so cool with the silver drum set.

[@jaydensuttles5198]

C Van Ek they look even better with a black set

[@YodaMan-420]

recently bought the 14 inch hats, two 18 inch crashes, and two 18 inch chinas. loving all of them. will be getting more.

[@Philipp.of.Swabia]

22“ Dark ride and 14“ hihats were amazing, I love the ping of the ride...👌🏻👍🏻

[@adrianpabon3935]

Matti Fjelstrøm I bought recently the 22” Dark Ride and is a Beast! Love the bell and stick definition. I have a 20” Zildjian K Heavy Ride and a 21” Meinl Byzance Dark Ride and the 22” Dark Custom beats the crack out of both, and it’s way cheaper.

[@jeffbridges6110]

Great cymbals. I'd have to say I like the 14 hats , 16 & 18 crash , 20 ride. I'm looking to get a mix of classic customs and darks. Great video. Nice to actually "hear" this meinl series in action.

[@davidprewitt6359]

Dang not sure how I missed this video. I’ve watched since the beginning days in the old room and garage. Didn’t realize you was into heavy metal. Awesome

[@VitaE4Life]

Been playing with an almost complete set up of these for years now, which is great considering they’ve lasted a punk band, multiple recording sessions, and an entire summer stock on musical theater. I’m using the 16 crash as a crash ride on my street kit and it kicks ass with that bell. Can’t wait to get my China and complete the set.

[@Tburnam0]

Great review, great sound. I play Classic Customs darks too. And while I want to be playing Tool and Jinjer, I gig in a Zac Brown Tribute band in Florida and for small venues these things don't even need to be mic'ed up. That 22 inch ride had a ping reminiscent of Vinnie Paul. The 15 inch hats are crisp and dont have the overtones of cheaper metal. And the 20 inch crash is an absolute workhorse. I've heard there is an awesome stack that can be made with a Classics Customs Dark China and splash but havn't tried it myself. Drum on Drummers!

[@michaelskyrealm]

Love these cymbals. Our old drummer had them and they sounded phenomenal! At least to my ears

[@ca15erkaos]

Exactly what I was looking for. Not only a perfect review of the cymbals I've been considering for a while but also rdavidr playing hcx beats. I love your channel!

[@Bendrums]

I am 100% getting that crash ride! Its exactly what I'm looking for!

[@guygallagher3830]

Killer demonstration video of these cymbals I juts recently got an 18” crash. Now getting the 19” crash.

[@reassuringly9018]

I hate the fact that I have those same cymbals and have had them for at least a year now and you still make them sound better lmao. Nice vid anyhow.

[@billieshoemate4392]

These are by far my favorite cymbals. Been playing for 24 years and i played every cymbal known to man lol but i exclusively play these now

[@insertmetalusernamehere]

Ok, I want em. Thank you. I've been stuck on what to get and the other videos on KZbin just wasn't selling me. You did it sir!

[@evandrummerdodd]

I have had the 22 crash/ride for about 6 months now and I absolutely love it!

[@fromthebasement2956]

hey david, love the video. you should do a video where you put every piece of drum equipment that you own and make one monster kit

[@sloppysmegmer786]

Hey have you ever though about turning a kick drum into a snare. Kinda like a snom. Dunno if tid sound good but it's worth a shot

[@jalenGuy]

@rdavidr thx for the review I’ve been thinking about getting them and I’m in a punk band

[@cameronbarber3768]

This is crazy ironic, I just bought this set two days ago, looking to play them for the first time today!

[@jayp7552]

Wow! Some amazing sound cymbals thanks for the demo David!

[@jamiewedge2925]

Dark side of the dave

[@rodondrums545]

I definitely love the 18 inch dark crash... I have one as well and that thing is a BEAST!!!

[@Lazy_eye_blobFish]

Good morning everyone! I hope that you guys are having a wonderful and blessed day. Please be safe and all of your endeavors and have fun and whatever you do, Pikachu yourselves and each other, take care and God bless! Peace out everybody! 💚

[@Mark-ix4zt]

The bell of the 22" ride (not crash ride) sounds tremendous. I'm buying these. Hands down, I'm buying them.

[@TylerOath]

This is how you do a cymbal demo/review!! Love your stuff David.

[@livelymedusa829]

I played on these at my local Guitar Center they sounded amazing

[@DragonCrestPC]

Just got these today, they sound amazing!

[@echopryme]

So, for real... I tried these out today at my local shop. They aren't bullshitting when they say they're LOUD!!! I put on a CCD 18 Trash Crash and an 18 Paiste Rude Medium crash, and I swear that the Meinl was louder than the Rude. And that's saying something!!! And they sound MUCH better than the Rudes as well. I'm a fan! But if you're thinking about these just KNOW that they are really damned loud! I dont think I've seen a vid that really does justice to that fact quite yet.

[@kurtisbatchler]

I wish this video was around when I was trying to find a video of someone playing punk with these. Please do more reviews of gear while playing punk. It's a niche market, but it'll be appreciated

[@derreckossas4951]

Gotta love those toms ❤️❤️

[@Beejjjjj]

I purchased the crash-ride before seeing this video, and I feel very affirmed. It's going to sound great in the studio! It also came with the 15" hats, and I have Zildjian crashes that I rather like... hopefully the darkness of those will be able to balance with the brightness of the crashes. I'd LOVE to not have to drop another couple hundred bucks to get these dark crashes.

[@JeserNoob]

And it’s hardcore punk at that holy hell with that Tama imperial star and meinl cymbals!! Just for that I’m gonna have to buy some merch soon

[@patrickcarroll9118]

YESSSSS LOVE U DAVE I've been waiting to hear dave embrace his inner metal head for years

[@MrOtherTwin]

I’ve got the classic custom 18” crash, 16” crash, and 8” splash. I’ve been debating about what to get for a ride and for a new ride and that crash ride sold me on it!

[@loganrunaways]

But first let’s check out the rest of these cymbals: *plays something straight out of the mid 00’s loc catalogue Need to get a BUST in there.

[@mattcavazos3707]

Before I saw this video I was real anti meinl I thought all the cymbals they made were weird and after seeing this I now have an 18 and 19 inch custom classic crashes

[@walkerbuford2873]

Meinl cymbals are and have been my favorite they last, they sound amazing and they don't break the bank

[@jangobango2847]

Their extra drys are famous for breaking quickly btw lol

[@martonkardos8094]

They actually do break the bank xd

[@walkerbuford2873]

Idk I have yet to have any problems with my set up knock on wood nothing goes south... yet lol

[@brandonwalker9245]

Depends on what series you buy. Classics are awesome for how much they cost. But byzance will always have my heart and WALLET HAHA

[@derecktorres6042]

I love the cymbals they match the nice gray drum set!!!!

[@toddstewart9333]

You pretty much could sell me anything at this point. Your videos are the best. My kid thinks so too!

[@Zhylander]

I have a Meinl 18” classics and 20” Mb10 crash. But my next purchase is the 22” crash ride from this series. I also love this cymbal

[@joestarr05]

Hi-hats?

[@itsn0g00d]

I ended up with the 18" trash crash from this line and it's a perfect replacement for my last Ozone. Plus it looks so metal.

[@acuralee]

I guess I bought the "mega" dark classic custom kit... My 8 cymbal kit came with that 22in crash/ride, 16in hi-hat, 18in and 19in crashes, 18in trash china, 16in trash stacker (my favorite sounding cymbal out of the pack) 12in trash splash, and some other 18in regular China. I dont use all of them but to me they arent as heavy as some cymbals. At first the studio engineer said no till he heard them and he too fell in love with the 16in trash stack cymbals. Also I keep my cymbals a decent distance away from my tom mics to keep the bleedthrough down since they are loud. But I find the sound is projected. I look at Amazon and they have them for $1,200 sometimes or $1,600. I got them for much cheaper but I'm super happy with them. They are unique, I get compliments on the road. Plus aside from just using a lint cloth theres not much in the way of cleaning them.

[@matte8439]

I was on the fence about these cymbals, but after hearing someone play them in the type of music I'm gonna be playing, they sound pretty damn good 👍. Thanks for not forgetting the punk and hxc drummers out there

[@arturofernandez6088]

Liked the video a lot. Maybe more so, cause you were jamming to those tunes.

[@zacharyloewke6366]

I play these cymbals and I absolutely love them.

[@JimboEOD]

Finally some real music

[@KupsoRyu]

I can't wait to get my hands on this set, the look awesome and love how subtle the wash and vibrance is. Also you don't hear that super high pitched under tone in the sustain like the zildjans have, especially on their hi hats.

[@NemertinesOfficial]

Ive put in the middle of the video so I dont really know if u say smth... buuuut the Cymbals dont sound really dark. They sound huge and bright. Aaaaand look great!

[@blodar6golf]

I always love when you upload videos, it's an extra treat when you bust out some punk jams! Keep up the good work, love your stuff! Cheers from sweden \m/

[@matt_pears]

New drum mics????

[@jfragale03]

You should review the Meinl HCS series. Some people would love to see how that cheaper price range sounds.

[@anthonycostanzo3012]

Bro your playing has come a long since I started following you. Good stuff!!!!

[@ninopenanueva1284]

I love the covers david used in this videos. Keep up the good work! 😃

[@springtension1588]

A great Video again🤘🤘

[@thunderfan77]

I would've loved to hear each ride cymbal's bow and bell individually. Until the last demonstration using the 22" Dark Ride, the other rides were only used as crashes. Otherwise it's another great video and look forward to more.

[@NintenDub]

Yea I was waiting for it.only heard the bell near the end.ah well

[@Shurmstick]

Agree

[@nathancanada6836]

I’m loving that 19 inch crash 🔥

[@eliascox3447]

Bro great demo

[@magrildz]

These cymbals sound awesome. Loved the crashes.

[@ExoticCS.]

They sound and look amazing! Great video as always David, keep it up! 👍

[@javieralvarez4218]

Wow! This was amazing and I really love the way you drums on this and over all it would be cool to meet you in person

[@dylannoheart4231]

Such an awesome versatile musician man. Oh and the cymbals are good too lol

[@joost9430]

I've been playing on those hats for about 2 years I think. Quite funny to see them in your video now

[@piotrsulovsky2115]

This 22'' ride/crash is sick, definitely my favourite

[@Aldalikable]

Looks like this dark things are perfect for hardcore punk! Never expected to hear this kind of stuff from you, haha :) Perfect!

[@NintenDub]

Those are nice.. Wish I had money. He'll I'm still using Zildjian zbt hats n ride from like 04

[@roomdog40]

Great review. Your drumming game has really stepped up too.

[@stevenbullock9854]

I liked the last ride cymbal you used i have a 21 inch sabian HHX ride that has a raw bell on it and it sounds lush and weighs a lot to

[@JeserNoob]

Your technique flows really well into this genre man! It suits you!

[@ARDrummer]

Great demo/playing! Nice sounding cymbals

[@BananaManPL]

Dang, wish one of the stacks was included in the demo. Meinl sure knows dark cymbals.

[@thatguyblake3002]

Please do more of these!

[@echopryme]

Whelp... that made up my mind!

[@SlamminSkins]

Really digging the playing on this video!

[@angelgarcia843]

Dudeeee your playing has improved so so much!!! Keep up the good work

[@rdavidr]

funny you say that since these parts were played/originally recorded in 2014 lol

[@angelgarcia843]

@@rdavidr No way! Well I dont doubt you play even better

[@layz_gaming_4275]

I got the 19 in" crash and I love it.

[@mpk6664]

The Custom dark china is insane too. Wish you had one.