Here's a link to my Meinl artist profile with setup info (for new cymbals check video description, though!) meinlcymbals.com/en/artists/shawn-crowder-a55909.html
Hey dude, I just figured that I've never seen a video of you just genuinely nerding on cymbals/gear in general. Please keep 'em coming! Also, congrats for the new Meinl endorsement!
Man I just don't get dry and extra dry cymbals so in fashion these days, to me they sound like slabs of tin or my grandmas biggest pot lid ... to me they sound like SHIT basically, but we like what we like. The world would be boring if we all like the same. Anyway great video really enjoyed it.
14" thin jazz hats and 22" jazz monophonic ride my faves out of this group. Meinl sure has come a long way. I have a 22" Byzance Vintage Pure light ride that I really like..excellent stick definition, dry but just enough 'wash', and it crashes well. Most of my cymbal collection is Zildjian but that Vintage Pure light ride is one of my favorite cymbals.
I have the 22 monophonic and the 22 VPLR as well. You’re absolutely right about the vintage pure. Absolutely the most fun ride cymbal to play in my opinion. It’s just so responsive.
I played Sabian HH/HHX for a decade, mostly out of habit, then I found a Meinl dark ride for 200$ on clearance at guitar center and decided I’d try it out. Now, 2 years later… Ive got the 20” EQ China, 18” dual, hand hammered, and extra thin jazz crashes (all 18) the 22” dark ride, and a 21 prototype ride which is some kinda crash ride with lathing on the bell and the bow, 2 6” splashes, 8” dark splash, Gartska hats, and a 16” dual China. Meinl makes the most *all around aesthetically pleasing cymbals I’ve found.* They sound a bit odd hearing them for the first time, but once you hear them in context of a full kit and onward to a full band, they sound amazing. And they record beautifully. So, if you hit one in a music store and it doesn’t seem right in that context, buy it and go play it in your kit and you will know. They fill a very different sonic range from Paiste, Sabian, or Zils. Once you’ve heard it, it’s hard not to drop a grand on a few more.
This comment is 100% on. I was testing out the 18 inch dual crash by itself and just didn’t care for it. Tried it twice and after 2 recommendations from friends to get the cymbal. Found one used so I took a chance. It sounds perfect with the 20 inch extra thin hand hammered and I could t be happier with the sound in context with a full kit and music. I have since fully switched from zildjian.
I fell in love with the 16“ CC Trash Stack back in early 2020. It‘s the first Meinl cymbal I ever owned and I still love it. It is versatile, you can ride on it, you can use it for accents and they can be a second hihat. Good to see you enjoy them as well! You deserve the endorsement!!!
Jesus Shawn, I thought this was gonna be a simple unboxing video. The production on this is amazing! I'm not super into drumming (I play occasionally), but this is really entertaining. Thanks for going all out man
Man I nerd out so much seeing videos like this, which I also find interesting we both only use so many drums, yet a plethora of cymbals 😂 Love this video man, making me think I need to do the same!
Dry rides are an acquired taste. Personally I've never heard one I liked, but that's the best part of being a drummer in this day and age. There's a cymbal sound for everyone. Meinl's Byzance extra dry crashes and trashes are just out of sight.
I'm not a drummer, but I always wondered how you select cymbals with so much variety. Having ordered them, did you just intuit how it would sound from experience and description? Have you ever order them and been disappointed or found it didn't sound like you thought? You seem pleased with all of these
I watched nothing but Meinl videos for a week. 😅 By then, I was pretty sure about what I was getting. tbh I was a little concerned about about not being able to try some of them in person, particularly the higher-end hand-hammered ones, which can vary from cymbal to cymbal. But they all ended up sounding fantastic.
Nice..!!! Never heard your music before...but I use most of these cymbals, which is how I received this video. Great sound, great music & great playing! I guess thanks to Meinl😉
For a couple thousand dollars one could certainly revamp their cymbal set. Some nice sounds. I mostly play Sabian, but I have a few cymbals from other manufacturers. My Meinl cymbal stack will be growing soon as there are a few I'm very interested in.
Nobody can do dry cymbals like Meinl does. For other types of sounds this might not be true, but this is what they do master well. Problem is that they are expensive as hell.
Hey Shawn! The monophonic ride that you demo in this video sounds really great. I might just have to make that my next cymbal purchase whenever that happens. I’m curious what you might recommend for in-ears? Or perhaps which brands to avoid, if any exist? :)
How nice they sent gloves to handle a cymbal that ur gonna start beating the shit out of once u set it up lol. "treat it nice, treat it like a dainty lady before u start physically abusing it".. they must think drummers are all comparable to abusive spouses!!if they threw in a bottle of whiskey it may be too on the nose huh?? Im obviously be feticious but the gloves to treat it nice along with sticks to abuse it afterwarda is just too funny and senda mixed msgs! Ride cymbal-"beat me gently".😮
Just found your channel and I love the audio and cinematic quality behind your content! I always appreciate creators and drummers that dabble in more than just the percussive aspects of our craft. Great video and glad this came across my feed!
I love your music. What is the name of the song thats played at 2:42-47 i cant seem to find it..Ive been 2:47 2:47 checking out meinl for a while now. I love them..
The 8" splash/high bell combo was what Benny Greb used when he was using a larger setup (like in his first DVD). When he switched to his current 4 hi-hat/2 tom setup, he moved it to his left (it has since been replaced by a prototype hi-hat). He used an 8" electro stack china/high bell combo where he now has the crasher hat.
Bro this is my dreeeeeeam to have this many cymbal options. Enjoyed every second of this video. Congrats on becoming a Meinl artist! They seem to be such a great company with drummers that push on social media platforms.
Clear bell isn’t really what I would describe the extra dry thin ride. It’s a very washy bell and not really defined at all. Good bell and ride but def wouldn’t say clear and defined. The polyphonic ride bell is something that is clear and defined
I don't disagree... My ride before that was the 20" hammered crash, which *really* has no bell to speak of, so in relative terms the Extra Dry Thin Ride was insanely clear, and I guess that impression stuck with me.
I'm a meinl guy too Was previously die hard Paiste but like you I'm loving my Byzance Extra Dry crashes along with my Byzance Raw Bell Ride and my 14 Byzance Dark hihats. I got a 10" Byzance Extra Dry splash for accents which is superb. Great video, thoroughly enjoyed sharing the unboxing joy with you 😀
Mmmmmmmmmmm I just LOVE these cymbals. You were explaining how why you love your extra dry ride (old setup) and it made me think of my own byzance ride. Saved up enough money in my last years of high school to buy my ride and still i adore that thing. So much. The new cymbals sounds great. I had forgotten how much I can love the sound of some good cymbals
Great Taste! The foundry ride is impressive. If you haven’t tried it you should try the 20” vintage crash, it’s not very well known but it’s completely different to anything I’ve heard. Hi hat wise I had a pair of traditional that had a hit of a metallic overtone, yours sound good. The jazz ones are probably my next ones (or the Benny greb, haven’t tried them in the same room)
Shawn, how long does it take to master a new timing system? By rough estimation of course, because every groove is different. Also, how do you know if you are practising right or just memorizing inaccurate moves?
I once popped an 18inch K (modern) crash cymbal by accident. It popped back easily but it killed the sound of the cymbal. It's never been the same since.
So many cool sounds. I looking for a dark flat ride myself, for jazz. Preferably crashable. The stack I just saw and now I want one, just cuz. I find a reason after I get it. Thanks for posting I will check out me some meinl. I normally a Paiste guy and own a nice set of Zildjians too but think it time to broaden me horizons. Thanks again.
Meinl cymbals really has been throwing heat in the cymbal game IMO for past 5 years. I absolutely love the cymbals in your collection and those from some other artists. I’ve been a Zildjian player for 20 years, however I definitely will be considering buying Meinl’s for my acoustic/hybrid kit I’m building. The EFX cymbals are fantastic.
I don't know anything about drumming or cymbal sound qualities or anything, but I absolutely loved this video. Stellar editing, the format is very good and I like seeing your enthusiasm when talking about a product you clearly like (and then actually playing with them!)
Meinl sure has come a long way..I purchased a Meinl Byzance 'Vintage Pure' 22" light ride a couple of years ago it has become one of my favorite cymbals: great stick definition, crashes well, good bell sound nice dry dark sound it has enough 'wash' but doesn't get away from you with fast stick patterns.
Just absolute sex on stands.. All them cymbals are beautiful sonically as well as aesthetically. Perfect examples of playing while showing what each cymbal can do.
that new setup looks and sounds great! I do have 2 questions. 1. are you transitioning into open handed drumming? 2. If meinl wouldn't exist what other cymbal brand would you pick?
I'm a Paiste guy, I love their high sharp 'rice crispies' attack of their Innovation series which cuts through a Les Paul/Marshall feedback storm. If I were playing heavy metal, I'd consider Meinl, but for rock/dance/R&B, I can't stand them. The only Meinl product I ever bought was a trash splash. I've heard it said they all sound weird by themselves and can only be appreciated as an entire set, but I'm not dropping $1500 on metal for I've heard in the stores.
Here's a link to my Meinl artist profile with setup info (for new cymbals check video description, though!) meinlcymbals.com/en/artists/shawn-crowder-a55909.html
I love Meinl and the cymbals sound great but the tuning and microphoning of the drums is just phenomenal.
yeah man, that kick makes me feel things
Only Sungazer can make 7/4 music that sounds so normal that you can even use it as a background song
Sungazer is the best background music 😂
And King Gizzard can do that too!
@@ertugrulkaraduman5008 there’s thousands of bands and artists who have done it. 7/4 isn’t even that weird.
Hey dude, I just figured that I've never seen a video of you just genuinely nerding on cymbals/gear in general. Please keep 'em coming!
Also, congrats for the new Meinl endorsement!
Man I just don't get dry and extra dry cymbals so in fashion these days, to me they sound like slabs of tin or my grandmas biggest pot lid ... to me they sound like SHIT basically, but we like what we like. The world would be boring if we all like the same. Anyway great video really enjoyed it.
Agreed on all counts (also on the "live and let live" approach... I wouldn't dare say what I think of these types of cymbals ;) )
14" thin jazz hats and 22" jazz monophonic ride my faves out of this group. Meinl sure has come a long way. I have a 22" Byzance Vintage Pure light ride that I really like..excellent stick definition, dry but just enough 'wash', and it crashes well. Most of my cymbal collection is Zildjian but that Vintage Pure light ride is one of my favorite cymbals.
I have the 22 monophonic and the 22 VPLR as well. You’re absolutely right about the vintage pure. Absolutely the most fun ride cymbal to play in my opinion. It’s just so responsive.
I played Sabian HH/HHX for a decade, mostly out of habit, then I found a Meinl dark ride for 200$ on clearance at guitar center and decided I’d try it out.
Now, 2 years later…
Ive got the 20” EQ China, 18” dual, hand hammered, and extra thin jazz crashes (all 18) the 22” dark ride, and a 21 prototype ride which is some kinda crash ride with lathing on the bell and the bow, 2 6” splashes, 8” dark splash, Gartska hats, and a 16” dual China.
Meinl makes the most *all around aesthetically pleasing cymbals I’ve found.* They sound a bit odd hearing them for the first time, but once you hear them in context of a full kit and onward to a full band, they sound amazing. And they record beautifully.
So, if you hit one in a music store and it doesn’t seem right in that context, buy it and go play it in your kit and you will know. They fill a very different sonic range from Paiste, Sabian, or Zils. Once you’ve heard it, it’s hard not to drop a grand on a few more.
This comment is 100% on. I was testing out the 18 inch dual crash by itself and just didn’t care for it. Tried it twice and after 2 recommendations from friends to get the cymbal. Found one used so I took a chance. It sounds perfect with the 20 inch extra thin hand hammered and I could t be happier with the sound in context with a full kit and music. I have since fully switched from zildjian.
Beautiful cymbals! Congratulations on the endorsement. They are just as lucky to have you as you are to be a part of Meinl. ❤️
How's the guitar thing going?
update coming soon!
Gotta love the arithmophobia reference at 14:25 I see what you did there!
Haha, just improvising but I guess it came out pretty much the same.
Watching you play some of the grooves from the new sungazer album is such a pleasure :)
I fell in love with the 16“ CC Trash Stack back in early 2020. It‘s the first Meinl cymbal I ever owned and I still love it. It is versatile, you can ride on it, you can use it for accents and they can be a second hihat. Good to see you enjoy them as well! You deserve the endorsement!!!
Congrats on the endorsement! Any chance we get some sungazer drumvideo's?
Jesus Shawn, I thought this was gonna be a simple unboxing video. The production on this is amazing! I'm not super into drumming (I play occasionally), but this is really entertaining. Thanks for going all out man
Man I nerd out so much seeing videos like this, which I also find interesting we both only use so many drums, yet a plethora of cymbals 😂
Love this video man, making me think I need to do the same!
Dry rides are an acquired taste. Personally I've never heard one I liked, but that's the best part of being a drummer in this day and age. There's a cymbal sound for everyone. Meinl's Byzance extra dry crashes and trashes are just out of sight.
Before watching I didn’t know all the different textures and styles cymbals could even have, really cool to hear that all
absolutely love the editing in these videos
I'm not a drummer, but I always wondered how you select cymbals with so much variety. Having ordered them, did you just intuit how it would sound from experience and description? Have you ever order them and been disappointed or found it didn't sound like you thought? You seem pleased with all of these
I watched nothing but Meinl videos for a week. 😅 By then, I was pretty sure about what I was getting. tbh I was a little concerned about about not being able to try some of them in person, particularly the higher-end hand-hammered ones, which can vary from cymbal to cymbal. But they all ended up sounding fantastic.
That flat ride sounded killer if it had 1-3 rivets ! Roy Haynes sound !
Nice..!!! Never heard your music before...but I use most of these cymbals, which is how I received this video. Great sound, great music & great playing! I guess thanks to Meinl😉
For a couple thousand dollars one could certainly revamp their cymbal set. Some nice sounds. I mostly play Sabian, but I have a few cymbals from other manufacturers. My Meinl cymbal stack will be growing soon as there are a few I'm very interested in.
Amazing Video Man! Congrats on your endorsement! MEINL ALL THE WAY!
Nobody can do dry cymbals like Meinl does.
For other types of sounds this might not be true, but this is what they do master well.
Problem is that they are expensive as hell.
That 16 trash stack sounds lovely, and Macchina it's my favorite Sungazer song, so everything from 9:55 to 11:07 was awesome.
Meinl: Which cymbals would you like to try, Shawn?
Shawn: Yes.
Hey Shawn! The monophonic ride that you demo in this video sounds really great. I might just have to make that my next cymbal purchase whenever that happens.
I’m curious what you might recommend for in-ears? Or perhaps which brands to avoid, if any exist? :)
I play hardcore , Reggae, and pop music and I’ll tell you that 20 inch dry thin crash is freaking amazing !! I highly suggest it !!!
How nice they sent gloves to handle a cymbal that ur gonna start beating the shit out of once u set it up lol. "treat it nice, treat it like a dainty lady before u start physically abusing it".. they must think drummers are all comparable to abusive spouses!!if they threw in a bottle of whiskey it may be too on the nose huh?? Im obviously be feticious but the gloves to treat it nice along with sticks to abuse it afterwarda is just too funny and senda mixed msgs! Ride cymbal-"beat me gently".😮
Geez. As a 9 to 5 ham and egger, imagine the cost of buying all of these cymbals at once? I would have to take out a 2nd mortgage. Lol.
Isolated listening to each is like "Hmmmmm, mmkay mmkay" but once in the context of a mix its like *mind blown*
Just found your channel and I love the audio and cinematic quality behind your content! I always appreciate creators and drummers that dabble in more than just the percussive aspects of our craft. Great video and glad this came across my feed!
I love your music. What is the name of the song thats played at 2:42-47 i cant seem to find it..Ive been 2:47
2:47 checking out meinl for a while now. I love them..
The 8" splash/high bell combo was what Benny Greb used when he was using a larger setup (like in his first DVD). When he switched to his current 4 hi-hat/2 tom setup, he moved it to his left (it has since been replaced by a prototype hi-hat). He used an 8" electro stack china/high bell combo where he now has the crasher hat.
bro where do you get all this money? having a job is one thing but freakin donald trump over here got 15 million dollars in cymbals
Ugh, I have those hats...absolutely INSANE.
what is the point of demoing cymbals with this atrocious mixing
Were you primarily left-handed? or did you practice to play so too?
Bro this is my dreeeeeeam to have this many cymbal options. Enjoyed every second of this video. Congrats on becoming a Meinl artist! They seem to be such a great company with drummers that push on social media platforms.
Bold statement declaring these the best cymbals ever. Not a chance.
It’s a flat ride cymbal which means it’s flat………
You look like a skinny version of the GimR's lab logo
My problem is I want them all!!!
yeah the cymbals are crisp, but that snare is CA$H
What is that other drum beside your snare?
Yo yo congrats bro!
I sense a duo video in the future.
Too bad you can barely hear the cymbals.
You can't get any better than Meinl or Paiste cymbals. I play both. The best cymbals come out of Europe.
Except I'd say those two companies are probably the furthest apart in terms of their characteristic sound quality :) (Paiste player myself!)
Clear bell isn’t really what I would describe the extra dry thin ride. It’s a very washy bell and not really defined at all. Good bell and ride but def wouldn’t say clear and defined. The polyphonic ride bell is something that is clear and defined
I don't disagree... My ride before that was the 20" hammered crash, which *really* has no bell to speak of, so in relative terms the Extra Dry Thin Ride was insanely clear, and I guess that impression stuck with me.
Meinl cymbal candy shop 😜
Your drumming pays for this huge expensive cymbals??
I wanna get my first very good cymbal and can't decide between the Byzance 22" Extra Dry Thin Ride and the 21" Transition Ride... Any thoughts? :)
I'm a meinl guy too
Was previously die hard Paiste but like you I'm loving my Byzance Extra Dry crashes along with my Byzance Raw Bell Ride and my 14 Byzance Dark hihats. I got a 10" Byzance Extra Dry splash for accents which is superb.
Great video, thoroughly enjoyed sharing the unboxing joy with you 😀
Mmmmmmmmmmm I just LOVE these cymbals. You were explaining how why you love your extra dry ride (old setup) and it made me think of my own byzance ride. Saved up enough money in my last years of high school to buy my ride and still i adore that thing. So much.
The new cymbals sounds great. I had forgotten how much I can love the sound of some good cymbals
While we're on this matter...Burying cymbals/ride/charles, I'd love to know your thoughts on this Shawn!
Great Taste! The foundry ride is impressive. If you haven’t tried it you should try the 20” vintage crash, it’s not very well known but it’s completely different to anything I’ve heard. Hi hat wise I had a pair of traditional that had a hit of a metallic overtone, yours sound good. The jazz ones are probably my next ones (or the Benny greb, haven’t tried them in the same room)
14:24 Nice Arithmophobia bit there, my man. AAL should run through all drummer's veins.
Thank you algorithm - radonkulous playing great content. Subscribed.
kinda ain’t feeling that China
6:00 i really want to learn that fill
Shawn, how long does it take to master a new timing system? By rough estimation of course, because every groove is different. Also, how do you know if you are practising right or just memorizing inaccurate moves?
I once popped an 18inch K (modern) crash cymbal by accident. It popped back easily but it killed the sound of the cymbal. It's never been the same since.
6:49 Benny Vibe Check
The Sabian holy China is a better one I'm my personal opinion. It's crispy and sounds absolutely great with almost any cymbal.
I thought it was benny!
So many cool sounds. I looking for a dark flat ride myself, for jazz. Preferably crashable. The stack I just saw and now I want one, just cuz. I find a reason after I get it. Thanks for posting I will check out me some meinl. I normally a Paiste guy and own a nice set of Zildjians too but think it time to broaden me horizons. Thanks again.
Meinl cymbals really has been throwing heat in the cymbal game IMO for past 5 years. I absolutely love the cymbals in your collection and those from some other artists. I’ve been a Zildjian player for 20 years, however I definitely will be considering buying Meinl’s for my acoustic/hybrid kit I’m building. The EFX cymbals are fantastic.
The duklest player ever
I don't know anything about drumming or cymbal sound qualities or anything, but I absolutely loved this video. Stellar editing, the format is very good and I like seeing your enthusiasm when talking about a product you clearly like (and then actually playing with them!)
Meinl sure has come a long way..I purchased a Meinl Byzance 'Vintage Pure' 22" light ride a couple of years ago it has become one of my favorite cymbals: great stick definition, crashes well, good bell sound nice dry dark sound it has enough 'wash' but doesn't get away from you with fast stick patterns.
You really should get paid by this company because I’m quite positive you just convinced me to buy a lot of their product.
Just absolute sex on stands.. All them cymbals are beautiful sonically as well as aesthetically. Perfect examples of playing while showing what each cymbal can do.
I would like to see you play some sungazer tracks with the new meinl cymbals you use.
that new setup looks and sounds great! I do have 2 questions. 1. are you transitioning into open handed drumming? 2. If meinl wouldn't exist what other cymbal brand would you pick?
Luxury hobby :))
Great ears man. 👂
I have the 18" Jazz Thin Crash and it took a beating for about 3 years, then i had to cut out the crack
great video!
Anyone know what drumsticks he’s using?
When's the next touch guitar video? I noticed it hiding in the background there.
the 18 jazz extra thin crash might be the best main crash that Ive heard
Nothing beats the 19" traditional medium thin for me 🧑🍳
Same, I got one last year. If you could see my face when I first hit it. :)
You know a cymbal is good when it turns a drummer into Ric Flair
Just sent this video to my drummer so he knows what cymbals to get. Thanks!
it's incredible how mics love these cymbals. great job on the review!
6:45 this section made me realize that Shawn is the American Benny Greb.
Gonna be honest, I never thought you could play metal that well.
Also, congrats on the endorsement!
I'm not gonna lie, you are living the dream
As a drummer that is just sooo beautiful to watch but also pretty hard because now I want all of them😂
the 22 inch extra dry is a very good looking cymbal
Shawn: listen to this cool cymbals!
Me: that floor tom is amazing
That "trashy" cymbal sound is all the rage these days.
your kick sound is absolutely amazing! the best!
Tradition Flat Ride. What a sound!
Your brother Steven is amazing!
thanks for the video man! sick stuff!
Wow! Very nice choices.
10:44 to 10:50 is insane
I'm a Paiste guy, I love their high sharp 'rice crispies' attack of their Innovation series which cuts through a Les Paul/Marshall feedback storm. If I were playing heavy metal, I'd consider Meinl, but for rock/dance/R&B, I can't stand them. The only Meinl product I ever bought was a trash splash. I've heard it said they all sound weird by themselves and can only be appreciated as an entire set, but I'm not dropping $1500 on metal for I've heard in the stores.