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{{Short description|Percussion instrument manufacturer}}
:''For people and other organisations with the name '''Meinl''', see [[Meinl]].''
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{{Infobox company
| name = Meinl Percussion
| logo = Meinl cymbals logo.png
| logo_size = 150px
| caption =
| type = [[Privately held company|Private]]
| foundation = {{Start date and age|1951}}
| industry = [[Musical instrument]]s
| founder = Roland Meinl
| defunct =
| location_city = [[Gutenstetten]]
| location_country = [[Germany]]
| products = {{collapsible list|
*[[bendir]]s
*[[batá drum]]s
*[[berimbau]]s
*[[bodhrán]]s
*[[bongo drum]]s
*[[cabasa]]s
*[[cajon]]s
*[[castanets]]
*[[chime (bell instrument)|chimes]]
*[[conga]]s
*[[cowbell (instrument)|cowbells]]
*[[cymbal]]s
*[[darbuka]]s
*[[didgeridoo]]s
*[[djembe]]s
*[[djembefola]]s
*[[doumbek]]s
*[[gong]]s
*[[güira]]s
*[[güiro]]s
*[[hand drum]]s
*[[jingle bell]]s
*[[kanjira]]s
*[[maracas]]
*[[marimbula]]s
*[[mbira]]s
*[[pandeiro]]s
*[[plenera]]s
*[[repinique]]s
*[[shaker (musical instrument)|shakers]]
*[[surdo]]s
*[[tabla]]s
*[[talking drum]]s
*[[tambourine]]s
*[[timbau]]s
*[[triangle (musical instrument)|triangles]]
}}
| website = [https://meinlpercussion.com/ meinlpercussion.com]
| intl =
}}


'''Meinl Percussion''' is a leading manufacturer of [[cymbal]]s and other [[percussion instrument]]s, based in [[Gutenstetten]], [[Germany]]. Their main [[brand]] is '''Meinl'''.
'''Meinl Percussion''' is a manufacturer of [[percussion instrument]]s based in [[Gutenstetten]], [[Germany]]. The company’s cymbal production is one of the "big four" manufacturers of cymbals, along with [[Avedis Zildjian Company|Zildjian]], [[Sabian Cymbals|Sabian]], and [[Paiste]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Crash Clash: The Shared History of Zildjian and Sabian Cymbals |url=https://reverb.com/news/crash-clash-the-shared-history-of-zidjian-and-sabian |website=Reverb |publisher=Reverb |access-date=11 August 2018}}</ref>


In addition to cymbals, Meinl manufactures a very wide range of percussion instruments including [[bongo drum]]s, [[cajon]]s, [[conga]]s, [[tabla]]s, [[timbales]], [[djembe]]s, [[güiro]]s, [[pandeiro]]s, and [[tambourine]]s.
Founded in 1951 by Roland Meinl. As well as being one of the "big four" cymbal manufacturers (with [[Paiste]], [[Avedis Zildjian Company|Zildjian]] and [[Sabian (company)|Sabian]]), they are noted for their fibreglass [[conga]]s, and plywood gongs, which proved for many percussionists that such modern materials could be used in this musical application, and similar innovations.


== History ==
Meinl and Paiste are the two main manufacturers of cymbals with a ''European'' sound, derived from Turkish as opposed to Chinese cymbal making tradition and seen by some as a subset of the Turkish sound family. The European sound has more consistency, focus and penetration, as opposed to the more blending and individual sounds of more traditional Turkish cymbals. The close relationship between the two makers' tone families is most obvious in their entry level cymbals over the years, where the two ranges have often been identical alloy for alloy and model for model, distinguished one from the other mainly by the logos, and all produced in [[Germany]], where they are the two dominant cymbal manufacturers. Both makers strenuously deny ever sharing production facilities, however.
The "Roland Meinl Musikinstrumente" was founded in 1951 by Roland Meinl.<ref name="Meinl2012">{{cite web|url=http://www.meinldistribution.eu/fileadmin/downloads/Kataloge/Meinl%20Cymbals/Katalogarchiv/2012%20MEINL%20Cymbal%20Guide.pdf|title=2012 MEINL Cymbal Guide|access-date = 2016-02-17|work=Meinl Cymbals}}</ref> Initially the company produced [[wind instrument]]s,<ref name="Cymbal Book">{{cite book|title=The Cymbal Book|year=1992|publisher=Hal Leonard Corporation|isbn=9780793519200|author=Hugo Pinksterboer}}</ref> beginning the production of cymbals only in 1952.<ref name="Meinl2012"/> The first Meinl cymbals were cut out of large metal sheets, hammered, lathed and drilled by hand by Roland Meinl himself, who subsequently transported them to the [[Neustadt an der Aisch]] railstation on the luggage carrier of his bike.<ref name="Meinl2012"/><ref name="Cymbal Book"/>


In the 1960s about half of the production was exported to the United States together with German-made Tromsa drumsets.<ref name="Cymbal Book"/> The first employee, Gustav Strobel, was hired in 1964 and worked for the company for almost 40 years.<ref name="Meinl2012"/><ref name="Cymbal Book"/> At about the same time Roland Meinl began to import affordable music instruments from Japan, being one of the first [[Pearl Drums|Pearl]] importers in Europe. He later began to import [[Tama Drums|Tama]] and [[Ibanez]] instruments.<ref name="Cymbal Book"/><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20060506010416/http://www.meinlcymbals.com/company/meinl_company_history.html Brief company history] (Version May 6, 2006 from Internet Archive)</ref>
Meinl are unique among the four major mass-producers of cymbals, in that the [[cymbal alloys|alloy]] of their top of the line cymbals has normally been malleable bronze (B8, 8% tin) rather than bell bronze. Their professional bell bronze range, Byzance, is a relatively recent addition to their product lines. Other manufacturers have produced professional B8 lines, most notably the Paiste 2002 line, but always alongside more traditional alloys for their top lines. Meinl also make high-end cymbals from B12 bronze.


In 1974 Meinl was the first cymbal company to offer pre-pack cymbal sets.<ref name="Meinl2012"/> Meinl's initial cymbal production focused on low-budget cymbals, and it wasn't until 1984 with the "Profile Series" that Meinl started to really focus on professional-level cymbals.<ref name="Cymbal Book"/> The first Meinl pro series was the "King-Beat Series", introduced in 1976.<ref name="Meinl2012"/>
Cymbal ranges:


In 1990 Meinl introduced the "Tri-Tonal Series", their first signature series developed with [[Billy Cobham]]. The series was discontinued a year later.<ref name="Cymbal Book"/> In 2006 Meinl began the production of the "Mb10 Series", made out of B10 bronze alloy (90% copper and 10% tin), making them the only company to produce cymbals out of four different bronze alloys (B8, B10, B12 and B20 bronze).<ref name="Meinl2012"/>
*mb20, professional rock cymbals made from B20
*Byzance, professional cymbals made from B20
*mb10, made from B10
*Sound Caster, made from B12
*Sound Caster Custom, made from B12
*Amun, professional cymbals made from B8
*GenerationX, experimental cymbals developed with Johnny Rabb and [[Thomas Lang]].
*Classics, intermediate cymbals made from B8
*MCS, beginner cymbals made from B8
*HCS, beginner cymbals made from brass


On December 4, 2007 company founder Roland Meinl died at the age of 78.<ref name="Meinl2012"/>
Artists include:


{{multiple image
*[[Benny Greb]]
|direction = vertical
*[[Chris Adler]] - Lamb of God
|header = Meinl products
*[[Jason Bittner]] - Shadows Fall
|align = right
*[[John Boecklin]] - DevilDriver
|total_width = 230
*[[Thomas Lang]]
|perrow =
*[[Nick D'Virgilio]] - Spock's Beard
|image1 = Meinl cymbals 3.jpg
*[[Daniel Svensson]] - In Flames
|caption1 = [[Cymbal]]s
*[[Brann Dailor]] - Mastodon
|image2 = Bongos Meinl HB100-NT.jpg
*[[Thomas Noonan]] - 36 Crazyfists
|caption2 = [[Bongo drum|Bongos]]
*[[Trevor Lawrence Jr.]] - [[Stevie Wonder]], [[Snoop Dogg]]
|image3 = Instrument perkusyjny TABLA firmy Meinl.jpg
*[[Vik Jorma]] - The Bronx
|caption3 = [[India]]n [[tabla]]
*[[Mike Justian]] - Unearth
|image4 = Meinl CH-12 Chimes.jpg
*[[Jake Davidson]] - Aiden
|caption4 = [[Mark tree|Bar chimes]]
*[[Spencer Smith]] - Panic! at the Disco
}}
*[[Christoph Schneider]] - Rammstein
*[[Jaska Raatikainen]] - Children Of Bodom
*[[Islam Taha]] - eClipse
*[[Sean Mamo]] - Inner Link
*[[Jean-Paul Gaster]] - Clutch
*[[Aaron Gillespie]] - Underoath
*[[Dirk Verbeuren]] - [[Soilwork]], [[Scarve]]
*[[Dave Douglas]] - [[Relient K]]
==External links==


==See also==
* [http://www.meinlcymbals.com/ Home page].
* [[List of drum makers]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{Commons category}}
* {{official website}}
* [http://www.drummagazine.com/features/post/drum-visits-the-meinl-cymbal-factory/ Drum! Magazine's visit to the Meinl Factory]


{{Percussion instruments brands}}
* [http://www.meinlcymbals.com/company/meinl_company_history.html Brief company history].
{{cymbals}}
{{Authority control}}


{{Primarysources|date=January 2007}}
* list of artists and product lines from official website
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[[Category:Percussion instrument manufacturing companies]]
[[Category:Cymbal manufacturing companies]]
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[[Category:Companies based in Bavaria]]
[[Category:German brands]]
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Latest revision as of 05:57, 13 February 2024

For people and other organisations with the name Meinl, see Meinl (disambiguation).
Meinl Percussion
Company typePrivate
IndustryMusical instruments
Founded1951; 73 years ago (1951)
FounderRoland Meinl
Headquarters
Gutenstetten
,
Germany
Products
List
Websitemeinlpercussion.com

Meinl Percussion is a manufacturer of percussion instruments based in Gutenstetten, Germany. The company’s cymbal production is one of the "big four" manufacturers of cymbals, along with Zildjian, Sabian, and Paiste.[1]

In addition to cymbals, Meinl manufactures a very wide range of percussion instruments including bongo drums, cajons, congas, tablas, timbales, djembes, güiros, pandeiros, and tambourines.

History

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The "Roland Meinl Musikinstrumente" was founded in 1951 by Roland Meinl.[2] Initially the company produced wind instruments,[3] beginning the production of cymbals only in 1952.[2] The first Meinl cymbals were cut out of large metal sheets, hammered, lathed and drilled by hand by Roland Meinl himself, who subsequently transported them to the Neustadt an der Aisch railstation on the luggage carrier of his bike.[2][3]

In the 1960s about half of the production was exported to the United States together with German-made Tromsa drumsets.[3] The first employee, Gustav Strobel, was hired in 1964 and worked for the company for almost 40 years.[2][3] At about the same time Roland Meinl began to import affordable music instruments from Japan, being one of the first Pearl importers in Europe. He later began to import Tama and Ibanez instruments.[3][4]

In 1974 Meinl was the first cymbal company to offer pre-pack cymbal sets.[2] Meinl's initial cymbal production focused on low-budget cymbals, and it wasn't until 1984 with the "Profile Series" that Meinl started to really focus on professional-level cymbals.[3] The first Meinl pro series was the "King-Beat Series", introduced in 1976.[2]

In 1990 Meinl introduced the "Tri-Tonal Series", their first signature series developed with Billy Cobham. The series was discontinued a year later.[3] In 2006 Meinl began the production of the "Mb10 Series", made out of B10 bronze alloy (90% copper and 10% tin), making them the only company to produce cymbals out of four different bronze alloys (B8, B10, B12 and B20 bronze).[2]

On December 4, 2007 company founder Roland Meinl died at the age of 78.[2]

Meinl products
Cymbals
Bongos
Indian tabla
Bar chimes

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Crash Clash: The Shared History of Zildjian and Sabian Cymbals". Reverb. Reverb. Retrieved 11 August 2018.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h "2012 MEINL Cymbal Guide" (PDF). Meinl Cymbals. Retrieved 2016-02-17.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g Hugo Pinksterboer (1992). The Cymbal Book. Hal Leonard Corporation. ISBN 9780793519200.
  4. ^ Brief company history (Version May 6, 2006 from Internet Archive)
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