Meinl 18” Marching Cymbal Pair with Straps - Brass Alloy Traditional Finish - Made In Germany, 2-YEAR WARRANTY (MA-BR-18M)EASY TO PLAY: Meinl Student Range Brass Marching Cymbals have impressive sound and sturdy feel geared toward beginner/intermediate players; they're slightly smaller and lighter than pro-level bronze marching cymbalsWHY IT MATTERS: players of any age or skill level can easily get used to their feel and enjoy their bright crash toneWHAT'S IN THE BOX: two 18" tonally matched brass marching cymbals and two leather straps; these sturdy straps let you hold the cymbals in the traditional marching gripDRIVING THE SOUND: made in Germany with MS63 brass alloy for a clean, bright, and crisp tone; substantial thickness with well-formed surface grooves and hammer marks give you a defined sound without clangy or ear-piercing overtonesWHERE TO USE: for general use like elementary school band, high school concert and marching band, community band, street paradesCATCH UP QUICK: Meinl brings experience crafting cymbals since 1951; we make these marching cymbals and other lines in our German factory, and our top-of-the-line professional Byzance cymbals are hand hammered in Turkey from cast B20 bronzeZOOM IN: the surface shimmers and shines under light, which is a bonus if you like your cymbals to look beautiful; also features the same logo treatment as our professional lines, including a small laser engraved logo and serial number