Meinl Byzance Traditional 18" Trash Crash - B18TTRC

Product Description

The Meinl Byzance Traditional 18" Trash Crash is a hand-hammered cymbal in B20 bronze with cut-out holes that give it a fast, trashy sound. It's a great choice if you want a cymbal with plenty of character and quick response for pop, rock, funk, D&B and fusion.

Byzance Traditional has a warm, full-bodied sound with good dynamics, so you can control tone and volume through your touch. The B18TTRC responds quickly and clearly without becoming too soft. The hand-hammering gives it a smooth, buttery playing feel, while still delivering plenty of volume and a nice shimmer.

Why do Trash cymbals have holes?

Removing material from a cymbal makes the sound travel faster and decay quicker, which creates the fast response and quick decay Trash cymbals are known for. The size, shape and placement of the holes also affect how trashy or dark the cymbal sounds.

The Byzance series

Byzance cymbals are made at Meinl's Turkish factory using traditional craftsmanship. Each cymbal is cast from B20 bronze (80% copper, 20% tin) and hand-hammered to shape the bell and surface. The Traditional series also features a hand-lathed top and bottom. The raw cymbals are then sent to Meinl's German factory for quality control and finishing. This model is also available in a 16" size.

Who it's for

A great choice if you want a wide sound spectrum with a warm tone, medium sustain and volume that works across genres. From pop and rock to funk, D&B and fusion.

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