17" Byzance Extra Dry Thin Crash

Product Description

The Meinl Byzance Extra Dry Thin Crash is a hand-hammered 17" crash cymbal made from B20 bronze, delivering a dry, dark and slightly lo-fi tone. Its thin construction gives a short sustain and a dynamic response that works equally well in the studio and on stage.

The cymbal is cast from B20 alloy. 80% copper and 20% tin. With an unlathed top and a lathed bottom, giving the Extra Dry series its characteristic dry, earthy sound.

Sound Character

The Extra Dry series is known for its strong personality: a dark, slightly pitched-down tone with short sustain and relatively low volume. Thanks to the thin construction, the cymbal also works for softer soft-ride playing, where dynamics control how much wash comes through. The round tone and favorable transients keep the sound focused and out of the way of the wrong microphones, making it a great fit for close-miked situations.

Usage

The broad sound spectrum suits many genres, including jazz, fusion, world music, pop and studio recording.

Craftsmanship

Byzance cymbals are made in Meinl's Turkish factory using traditional handcraft methods. The alloy is cast, heated, rolled and cooled according to a carefully proven schedule before the bell is shaped and the cymbal is hand-hammered. The cymbals are then sent to Meinl's factory in Germany for quality control, sorting and finishing.

Who It's For

A great crash for players who want a dry, dark tone with short sustain and plenty of dynamic range, especially appreciated in the studio and at lower volumes.

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