It’s Only Smiles with This Matt Halpern Signature!
At one point or another, all drummers have sought that fine line of fabled sound between ride and crash cymbals. But seeking a darker, quick-decaying explosiveness that rides with true rhythmic response is ordinarily a fool’s errand — until now! Enter the Meinl Artist Concept Model Matt Halpern Double Down Crash/Ride: a beautiful-looking, beautiful-sounding, best-of-both-worlds piece of bronze designed for Periphery’s rhythm man. Starting its life as a gorgeous blend of B20 bronze, this cymbal was treated to a hard-cutting bell that Sweetwater drummers have found opens up with an eruption across the bow when you give it more muscle. Un-lathed and sandblasted on top but lathed on the underside, the Matt Halpern Double Down Crash/Ride exhibits a phenomenal blend of darkness and control with proper fast decay. It’s also performance-fluid, showcasing a versatility with the presence to excel onstage and an enviable tone that sits quite well in studio mixes. From heavy rides and crash-accentuating progressive metal to alternative and beyond, this Matt Halpern signature cymbal won’t leave you with Wax Wings!
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Meinl Cymbals Matt Halpern Double Down Crash/Ride Cymbal Features:
- Designed for accomplished Periphery drummer Matt Halpern
- B20 bronze constructed from Meinl’s top-tier Byzance formula
- Bell exhibits extraordinarily hard cut for maximum rhythmic presence
- Explosive response with an enviably dark tonality from un-lathed top
- Sandblasted surface reduces sustain for quick decaying crashes
- Impeccable choice for both studio work and stage performances
