20" Meinl Byzance Polyphonic Ride - Traditional Finish

Product Description

The Meinl Byzance Polyphonic Ride (B20POR) is a hand-hammered 20" ride cymbal in Traditional finish, cast in B20 alloy (80% copper, 20% tin). Built as a true crossover cymbal, it offers clear stick definition and a sound that balances deep fundamental tone with bright shimmer. It's a great choice if you want a ride that can also step in as a crash, with a sweet, washy character.

Sound Character

The tone is warm and full with medium sustain and volume, letting you control both tone and volume through your playing dynamics. The unlathed but hammered bell gives the cymbal a clear, distinct sound, while the hand-lathed top and bottom contribute to the warm character typical of Byzance Traditional. Its broad sound spectrum makes it useful across genres such as rock, pop, fusion and Latin.

Playing Feel

As a Polyphonic Ride, it's designed to work as both an all-around ride and a crash/ride, with a good balance between deep low end and bright shimmer on top. Many describe the sound as genuinely sweet and washy, making it a good option if you want a ride that can still carry crash accents.

Construction and Manufacturing

Byzance cymbals are made at Meinl's Turkish factory using traditional craftsmanship. The cast B20 blank is heated, rolled and cooled according to a carefully developed schedule until the correct thickness is reached. The bell is then shaped and the cymbal is hand-hammered to form; lathed series, like this one, are hand-lathed before being sent on to Germany for quality control, sorting and finishing. Such as laser logo, brilliant finish or sandblasting. The combination of Turkish craftsmanship and German quality control is a key part of the Byzance series' consistent standard and warm sound.

Who It's For

A versatile ride for players who want a cymbal with a broad sound palette. Clear enough for ride patterns, yet with enough shimmer and wash to also work as a crash. Byzance is also available in the Foundry Reserve, Dual, Vintage, Jazz, Extra Dry, Dark and Brilliant variants, each with its own sound character and look.

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