22" Meinl Byzance Spectrum Ride

Product Description

The Meinl Byzance Spectrum Ride is a 22" ride cymbal in hand-hammered B20 bronze, developed together with American drummer Rodney Holmes. With a raw, unlathed surface and Dark finish, it delivers a warm, dry, earthy tone with short sustain and relatively low volume. Ideal when you want a broad, musical sound spectrum without overpowering the mix.

• Hand-hammered B20 bronze: 80% copper and 20% tin
• Raw/unlathed surface on both top and bottom (Dark finish)
• Warm, dry tone with a dark, earthy character
• Short sustain and relatively low volume
• Broad sound spectrum. Suited for jazz, fusion, world music, pop, rock and studio work
• Made in Meinl's Turkish factory, quality-controlled and finished in Germany

Sound Character

The Byzance Dark series is known for its short, "dirty" sound character and strong personality. Compared to cymbals with a similar look, the sound is significantly warmer, and the clear dark attack gives the cymbal great musical range. The Spectrum Ride is Rodney Holmes' signature ride and carries his personal stamp in its sound.

Construction

Byzance cymbals are made in Meinl's Turkish factory using traditional craftsmanship. Each cymbal is cast from a B20 bronze alloy (80% copper, 20% tin), heated, rolled and cooled according to a proven schedule until the correct thickness is reached. The bell is then formed before the cymbal is hand-hammered into its final shape. The raw cymbals are sent to Meinl's German factory for quality control, sorting and finishing, a key part of the Byzance series' warm sound and consistent standard.

Who It's For

The Spectrum Ride suits players who want a ride with plenty of character and a wide range of use, from jazz and fusion to world music, pop, rock and studio work.

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