Byzance 18" Extra Dry Thin Crash — MADE IN TURKEY — Hand Hammered B20 Bronze, 2-YEAR WARRANTY
Product Description
Byzance 18" Extra Dry Thin Crash — MADE IN TURKEY — Hand Hammered B20 Bronze, 2-YEAR WARRANTY
- HAND HAMMERED IN TURKEY: formed by artisans to refine thickness, shape, tone, and feel—each Byzance cymbal is truly one of a kind
- B20 BRONZE ALLOY: composed of 80% copper and 20% tin, this alloy produces a rich, complex sound with a wide dynamic range—perfect for nuanced playing
- RAW YET REFINED: Byzance Extra Dry cymbals are dry, fast, and trashy with deep complexity; the extensive hand hammering creates uneven thickness for organic overtones
- LESS SUSTAIN AND WASH: the top surface lacks the fine grooves from lathing to shorten and focus the sustain, boosting dry articulation and stick definition
- FULLY LATHED UNDERSIDE: opens the sound with a sharp attack and warm lows while giving the cymbal a softer feel under the stick; rides are left completely unlathed for even more definition
- SIZE AND TYPE: 18" crash
- MODERN MEETS TRADITION: hand hammered with old-world techniques, designed for today’s demands
Their hand hammered and lathed surfaces with warm sounds and selection of models may be rooted in tradition, but MEINL Byzance cymbals are the ultimate choice when it comes to modern versatility. Every Byzance model is hand hammered into shape by cymbal artisans in Turkey, giving each cymbal its own unique and colorful voice. The 18" Meinl Byzance Extra Dry Crash has an especially intriguing sound that has a wide spectrum ranging from low to high frequencies. The raw, untreated surface gives this cymbal a very quick musical accent with little sustain. Extra Dry cymbals have big hammer marks which in combination with the untreated, natural finish enable an extremely dark sound with a short sustain, giving the cymbal dominant lows with an esoteric character.
