The combination of a heavy weight, a high-polished finish and a big sized bell offers an extremely high-pitched, glassy ping with a penetrating, loud bell, resulting in defined and articulated sticking.
Jason Bittner of Shadow Fall says, "The Bell Blast Ride is the perfect culmination of sound, beauty, and craftmanship. After about a year of R/D, the MEINL company and I have developed a ride cymbal that is perfect for Rock/Metal, but suited for the other types of music as well. Made with MEINL's new Mb10 alloy this cymbal (when riden upon) produces nice, quick, articulate, even strokes. There was a great amount of thought and time put into the size, shape, and contours of the bell and cymbalalone ! Speaking of the bell, it is simply INTENSE ........ It does exactly what it's supposed to do - get your attention ! Not only does this cymbalsound amazing, but it's a beautiful piece of art to look at as well. We're very proud !!"