22" Meinl Byzance Traditional Extra Hammered Ride - Traditional

Product Description

The Meinl Byzance Traditional Extra Hammered Ride is a 22-inch ride cymbal with clear stick definition that cuts through nicely without losing its complex tone. It combines strong stick definition, an old-school warm character and an underlying wash that's always present but never takes over. The cymbal is hand-hammered in Turkey from B20 bronze and works equally well for rock, pop, fusion and latin.

Sound Character

The extra-large hammer marks give the cymbal its distinctive surface and contribute to a warm tone with medium/long sustain and medium/low volume. The weight sits in the medium-thin range, so the attack comes through clearly while the tone keeps its complexity and depth.

Construction

The cymbal is cast from B20 bronze alloy, 80% copper and 20% tin, then hand-hammered with extra-large hammer marks to shape the surface. The traditional finish has a hand-lathed top and bottom. Manufacturing takes place at Meinl's Turkish factory, while quality control and finishing are done at Meinl's German factory.

About Byzance

Byzance cymbals are made using traditional craftsmanship at Meinl's Turkish factory. Each cymbal is cast, heated, rolled and cooled according to a carefully proven schedule before the bell is shaped and the cymbal is hand-hammered into form. The series is available in several variants. Foundry Reserve, Dual, Traditional, Vintage, Jazz, Extra Dry, Dark and Brilliant. Each with its own sound character and look.

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