Meinl Cymbals UK - Into Music Store

Meinl Cymbals UK - One of the World's Finest Cymbal Brands

Meinl have been crafting exceptional cymbals since 1951, combining traditional Turkish cymbal-making with German engineering and quality control. Into Music Store is one of the UK's leading authorised Meinl dealers and home to the Meinl Cymbal Lounge in Horncastle, Lincolnshire - one of the largest dedicated Meinl displays in the UK, where you can hear and compare cymbals played in person before you buy. Our team of experienced drummers are on hand to help you find the right cymbal, whether you're visiting us in store or ordering online with UK next day delivery.

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Meinl Cymbals have been producing world-class cymbals since 1951, and the range they offer today is one of the most comprehensive in the industry. At the entry level, the HCS range delivers excellent value for beginners and practice use, available as complete sets or individual cymbals across hi-hats, crashes, rides, splashes, chinas, and stacks. The Pure Alloy Custom range adds further tonal variety with specialist weights, trash crashes, trash chinas, and stack options at an accessible price point.

For drummers who want more character and complexity, the Classics Custom range offers four distinct personalities - Dark (raw, dry, and earthy), Dual (combining lathed and unlathed surfaces for a layered sound), Brilliant (polished for a brighter, more cutting tone), and Extreme Metal (built for high-gain, heavy playing styles). At the top of the range sits the Byzance - Meinl's flagship professional line, hand-hammered from B20 bronze using traditional Turkish techniques and finished to exacting standards in Germany. The Byzance range spans seven series: Traditional (warm and musical), Brilliant (bright and projecting), Vintage (raw and organic), Jazz (thin and delicate), Extra Dry (dark and controlled), Dark (powerful with a raw bell), and Dual (layered and complex). For the most discerning players, the Foundry Reserve offers small-batch, hand-selected cymbals that represent the absolute pinnacle of what Meinl produces. Rounding out the range are the Artist Concept Models - signature cymbals developed with world-class drummers including Luke Holland, Matt Garstka, Matt Halpern, and Benny Greb.

Into Music Store is one of the UK's leading independent drum stores and an authorised Meinl dealer, home to the Meinl Cymbal Lounge - one of the largest dedicated Meinl displays in the UK. Whether you're searching for Meinl cymbals online, looking for a drum store UK with genuine expertise, or searching for drum stores near me, you'll find the full range here with UK next day delivery as standard. If you're able to visit us, come into our store in Horncastle, Lincolnshire, where you can hear and compare cymbals in person in our dedicated Cymbal Lounge - there's no better way to find the right sound than hearing it for yourself.

Frequently Asked Questions

Meinl cymbals are a German company founded in 1951. Their professional Byzance range is hand-hammered using traditional Turkish cymbal-making techniques, with all finishing and quality control carried out in Germany. Their other ranges, including HCS, Pure Alloy, and Classics Custom, are also quality-checked and finished to Meinl's exacting German standards.
The Byzance range is Meinl's professional line, made from hand-hammered B20 bronze using traditional Turkish techniques. It delivers a warm, complex, musical tone suited to professional playing. The Pure Alloy range uses B8 alloy and is designed for intermediate players who want a bright, versatile cymbal at a more accessible price point. Both are excellent - the right choice depends on your budget and playing style.
The Meinl HCS range is the ideal starting point for beginners, offering great value in complete sets and individual cymbals. For players with a slightly larger budget, the Pure Alloy range offers a more refined sound and feel while remaining very accessible. Both ranges are available at Into Music Store with UK next day delivery.
The Byzance range includes Traditional (warm and musical), Brilliant (brighter and more projecting), Vintage (raw and earthy), Jazz (thin and delicate), Extra Dry (dark and controlled), Dark (raw bell with a powerful character), and Dual (combining two surface treatments for a layered tone). Each series has a distinct character, making the Byzance range one of the most versatile professional cymbal lines available.
Yes - Into Music Store is home to the Meinl Cymbal Lounge, one of the largest dedicated Meinl cymbal displays in the UK, at our store in Horncastle, Lincolnshire. You're welcome to come in and hear cymbals played in person before you buy - there's no better way to find the right sound. You can also order online and contact us if you'd like advice before purchasing.
Yes, we offer UK next day delivery on the full range of Meinl cymbals, from individual hi-hats and crashes through to complete sets and specialist Artist Concept Models. Get in touch if you have any specific delivery requirements.