18" Meinl Byzance Jazz Extra Thin Crash

Product Description

The Meinl Byzance Jazz Extra Thin Crash 18" is a very thin and delicate crash cymbal with a dark, warm tone and refined sound. Hand-hammered in B20 bronze, it works beautifully in jazz settings as well as in other genres where a fast, easy-playing crash with sensitive response is wanted.

• Hand-hammered B20 bronze alloy. 80% copper, 20% tin
• Traditional finish with hand-lathed top and bottom
• Made at Meinl's Turkish factory, quality-checked and finished in Germany
• Warm sound character with medium sustain and volume
• Broad sound spectrum. Suits pop, rock, funk, D&B, fusion, and more

Sound Character

The Byzance Jazz series is consistently dark and thin, with a beautiful singing quality and strong projection despite its low volume. A combination that has also made it a favorite among studio engineers who need good volume control. The Extra Thin version is the thinnest and most delicate in the series, offering a soft, refined sound that responds quickly even to light strokes. Thanks to its balanced design, it also works well as both a crash and a ride.

Construction

Each cymbal is cast from B20 bronze (80% copper, 20% tin), then heated, rolled, and cooled according to a carefully proven schedule until the correct thickness is reached. The bell is shaped before hand-hammering gives the cymbal its final form and character. The traditional finish means both the top and bottom are hand-lathed before the cymbal is sent on for final quality control. Every step in this process. From Turkish craftsmanship to German quality control and finishing. Is key to the Byzance series' warm sound and consistently high standard.

Who It's For

This cymbal suits players who want a sensitive, quick-responding crash with a dark, warm tone. Especially for jazz, but also for other genres where a thin, singing crash with great dynamic range comes in handy.

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