16" Meinl Byzance Traditional Extra Thin Hammered

Product Description

The Meinl Byzance Traditional Extra Thin Hammered Crash is a hand-hammered 16" crash in B20 bronze, made using traditional Turkish craftsmanship. The extremely thin and light shell with large hammer marks gives the cymbal a dark, trashy sound with excellent sustain. A great fit for rock, pop, funk, R&B and fusion.

• Hand-hammered B20 bronze, 80% copper and 20% tin
• Traditional finish with large, distinct hammer marks
• Extremely thin and lightweight build
• Warm sound character with medium sustain and volume
• Broad sound spectrum suited to many genres

Sound and playing feel

The thin shell and large hammer marks give this crash a dark, trashy sound with long sustain. Good dynamic range means you can shape the volume and tone with your touch. A light hit brings out a soft, open sound, while a harder hit reveals more of the trashy character.

Manufacturing

The Byzance series is made at Meinl's factory in Turkey using traditional craftsmanship. Each cymbal is cast from B20 bronze, then heated, rolled and cooled following a carefully proven process until the correct thickness is reached. The bell is shaped before hand-hammering gives the cymbal its final form. The cymbals are then sent to Meinl's factory in Germany for quality control, sorting and finishing. Byzance is also available in several other series with distinct sound characteristics, including Extra Dry, Dark, Vintage and Brilliant.

Who It's For

A great crash for players who want a dark, soft sound with the character of old-world craftsmanship. Equally at home in rock and pop as in funk and fusion.

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