Meinl Byzance Dark 20" Trash Crash - B20DATRC

Product Description

The Meinl Byzance Dark 20" Trash Crash is a hand-hammered crash cymbal in B20 bronze with a short, trashy and dark tonal character. Its cut-out holes give a fast response and quick decay, making it a great fit for both studio and live use.

The cymbal is cast from classic B20 alloy (80% copper, 20% tin) and hand-hammered using Meinl's traditional methods. Both the top and bottom surfaces are unlathed, and the cut-out holes contribute to the trashy, airy character that gives the cymbal its fast response and short decay.

Sound Character

Byzance Dark has a warm, dry tone with a clear, dark attack. Noticeably warmer than cymbals with a similar look. This particular model, the Dark Trash Crash, has a lower fundamental tone than most other trash crashes, resulting in an even darker sound combined with its fast, trashy character. Sustain is short and volume relatively low, with a wide sound spectrum that works across genres such as jazz, fusion, world music, pop and rock.

Construction and Manufacturing

The cymbal is made at Meinl's Turkish factory following traditional craftsmanship methods. The cast blank is heated, rolled and cooled according to a carefully proven schedule until the correct thickness is reached, before the bell is shaped and hand-hammering gives the cymbal its final form. It is then sent to Meinl's German factory for quality control and finishing, ensuring the Byzance series' consistent standard and warm sound.

Who It's For

A great choice if you want a crash with real personality. A cymbal that stands out with its fast, dark and slightly "dirty" sound rather than a clean, classic crash tone. The Dark Trash Crash is also available in 18".

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