Meinl Byzance Dual China - B16DUCH Raw/Brilliant finish

Product Description

The Meinl Byzance Dual China B16DUCH is a 16" china cymbal hand-hammered from B20 bronze alloy (80% copper, 20% tin). It combines a raw, unlathed bell with hand-lathed outer edges in a brilliant finish, delivering a warm tone with full attack at lower volume. The slightly thinner edges give the cymbal a fast response even at lighter playing dynamics, with a balanced and distinctly oriental character plus plenty of crash effect.

• Hand-hammered from B20 bronze alloy (80% copper, 20% tin)
• Hand-lathed top and bottom, with a raw, unlathed bell
• Fast response thanks to thinner edges
• Also works for lighter ride playing on the raw surface
• Wide sound spectrum suited to several genres

Sound and Playability

The cymbal has a warm tone with a full attack at relatively low volume, combined with the distinct oriental character typical of china cymbals. Its wide sound spectrum makes it versatile across genres such as jazz, funk, reggae, studio, world, and electro.

Craftsmanship

Byzance cymbals are made at Meinl's Turkish factory using traditional craftsmanship. Each cymbal is cast from B20 bronze alloy, then heated, rolled and cooled following a carefully proven process until the correct thickness is reached. The bell is formed, the cymbal is hand-hammered, and models with a lathed finish are hand-lathed before being sent to Germany for quality control, sorting and finishing (such as laser logo, brilliant finish, or sandblasting). This combination of Turkish craftsmanship and German quality control is behind Byzance's warm sound and consistently high standard.

Who It's For

A good choice if you want a china cymbal with a distinct character and fast response, and appreciate the option of also using it for lighter ride playing.

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