After a construction period of just five months, Meinl has opened a new multipurpose hall with a built-in showroom. The entire hall has a floorspace of 29,063 square feel (2,700 square meters) with the exhibition space measuring 8,611 square feet (800 square meters). It has all brands which Meinl Distribution represents on display.

A large area of the exhibition is dedicated to Meinl’s own products, Meinl cymbals and Meinl percussion. Meinl’s entire assortment of drum set, marching and symphonic cymbals, as well as the German made Tam Tams can be tested. Last but not least, the ultimate selection of Meinl percussion instruments as well as original Meinl accessories and drum gear are on display too.

The showroom is air-conditioned and humidity-controlled to ensure a your-round ideal climate for the instruments. To honor the company’s 60th anniversary, an historical exposition has been installed to illustrate Meinl’s successful rise in becoming one of the world’s leading companies in the musical instrument business.

Meinl’s new showroom is open from Monday – Friday 10am to 6pm and on Saturday from 10am to 3pm in Gutenstetten, Germany (exhibition and test only – no direct sale).

The MEINL Berimbau is traditional African instrument that is a commonly found in the music from Brazil and other South American countries. The thin striker and a caxixi are held in the right hand, while the left hand supports the bow and modulates the string with a small metal disc. The whole instrument is moved off-and-on the abdomen, opening and closing the resonant gourd, for a captivating “wah-wah” effect. 

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This shaker has been designed according to master percussionist Luis Conte’s exact requirements. “My shaker sound is as smooth as silk” is how Luis described the sound.

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“I wanted a wide spectrum!” comments Luis Conte. “The shorter bars deliver great high pitched sounds. I can get a full and bright chime sound from the medium and low pitched bars. They sound perfect especially in the studio.” 

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The MEINL Rainmaker is uniquely different. Due to the circular construction, it can be mounted on a cymbal stand and by simply turning the instrument a drizzle can immediately change into the sound of a monsoon. 

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The beautifully hand engraved shell of this copper darbuka is outstanding in sound and look! 

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Napa California-based music education company ArtistWorks will premiere the ArtistWorks Drum Academy (ADA) with the debut of online schools from three of the worlds most accomplished, respected and talented drummers.

For more information, go to artistworksdrumacademy.com