22" Meinl Byzance Heavy Ride

Product Description

The Meinl Byzance Heavy Ride 22" (B22HR) is a hand-hammered ride cymbal in traditional finish, built for players who want a harder attack with clear stick definition and plenty of volume. Cast in B20 alloy, it delivers a warm, full sound with excellent dynamic range, letting you shape tone and volume through your touch.

• Hand-hammered B20 alloy. 80% copper, 20% tin
• Traditional finish with hand-lathed top and bottom
• Made in Meinl's Turkish factory, quality-checked and finished in Germany
• Warm sound character with medium sustain and good volume
• Broad sound spectrum suited to genres like rock, pop, fusion and Latin

Sound Character

The Byzance Traditional series is known for its warm, full sound with strong dynamic control. The Heavy Ride at 22" is built for a harder attack than the lighter models in the series. Clear stick definition cuts through even at higher volume, while the cymbal retains a warm undertone.

Craftsmanship

Byzance cymbals are cast at Meinl's Turkish factory using traditional handcraft methods. Each cymbal is cast from B20 alloy (80% copper, 20% tin), heated, rolled and cooled according to a proven schedule until the correct thickness is reached. The bell is shaped before hand-hammering gives the cymbal its form, and the surface is then hand-lathed. The raw cymbals are sent to Meinl's German factory for quality control, sorting and finishing. This combination of Turkish craftsmanship and German quality control is part of what gives Byzance its warm sound and consistent standard.

Who It's For

A good choice for players who want power and clarity in the attack without losing warmth in the tone. Well suited to rock, pop, fusion and Latin.

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