20" Meinl Byzance Polyphonic Crash - Brilliant

Product Description

The Meinl Byzance Brilliant Polyphonic Crash 20" is a hand-hammered crash cymbal made from B20 bronze, delivering an explosive, medium-dark tone with controlled sustain. Thinner edges combined with a thicker, unlathed bell give this cymbal a deep crash sound while still offering a bell that works well for riding.

• Hand-hammered from B20 bronze alloy (80% copper, 20% tin)
• Brilliant Finish with hand-lathed top and bottom
• Thinner edges but a thicker, unlathed bell
• Explosive, medium-dark tone with controlled sustain and medium-strong volume
• Broad sound spectrum suited to several genres, such as rock, pop, fusion and latin

Sound and Feel

The thinner edges let the cymbal respond quickly and explosively when crashed, while the thicker, unlathed bell gives it a stable tone with clear projection. The bell cuts through well even when used for riding. Sustain is controlled rather than drawn out, making the cymbal easy to place in a mix without it taking over.

Construction and Manufacturing

The cymbal is hand-hammered from B20 bronze alloy (80% copper, 20% tin) and features a Brilliant Finish with hand-lathed top and bottom surfaces. It is manufactured at Meinl's factory in Turkey, then quality-checked and finished in Germany.

Who It's For

A good choice for players working across several styles who want a crash that combines explosiveness with control. The manufacturer specifically mentions rock, pop, fusion and latin.

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