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Meinl Byzance Cymbals - The World's Finest Hand-Hammered Cymbals

The Meinl Byzance Cymbals are the pinnacle of what Meinl produces - a professional B20 bronze cymbal range hand-hammered in Turkey using traditional techniques refined over centuries, with all finishing and quality control carried out to Meinl's exacting German standards. The result is a collection of cymbals with extraordinary tonal depth, complexity, and musicality that has made the Byzance one of the most respected and widely played professional cymbal ranges in the world.

Into Music Store is one of the UK's leading authorised Meinl dealers and home to the Meinl Cymbal Lounge in Horncastle, Lincolnshire - one of the largest dedicated Meinl displays in the UK, where you can hear and compare Byzance cymbals played in person across every series. Our team of experienced drummers are on hand to help you find the right sound, whether you're visiting us in store or ordering online with UK next day delivery.

Meinl Byzance Cymbals - The Series

  • Byzance Traditional - Warm, musical, and versatile. The classic Byzance character - rich, complex, and suited to virtually any style
  • Byzance Brilliant - Polished to a mirror finish for a brighter, more projecting tone with enhanced stick definition
  • Byzance Vintage - Raw, dark, and deeply personal. Soft, buttery stick feel with large dimpling for added dryness. Home to the Benny Greb Sand series and Matt Garstka Equilibrium models
  • Byzance Jazz - Sandblasted for a dark, dry, washy tone with short sustain and excellent stick definition. Designed for low-volume, high-sensitivity playing
  • Byzance Extra Dry - Raw, unlathed surfaces with extensive hand hammering for maximum dryness and minimal sustain. Includes the Mike Johnston Signature Set and 21" Transition Ride
  • Byzance Dark - Oven-blackened finish with an intense, focused, powerfully dark tone. Includes the Matt Halpern Double Down Crash-Ride and Big Apple Dark sub-series
  • Byzance Dual - Raw centre and Brilliant-finished edge for a two-stage tonal character: earthy and trashy, then explosive and projecting
  • Foundry Reserve - Small-batch, hand-selected cymbals representing the absolute pinnacle of the Byzance range
  • Artist Concept Models - Signature models from Benny Greb, Matt Garstka, Matt Halpern, Luke Holland, Anika Nilles, Chris Coleman, and more

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The Meinl Byzance Cymbals are hand-hammered in Turkey from B20 bronze - the same alloy and techniques used by the finest cymbal makers for centuries - with all finishing and quality control carried out to Meinl's exacting German standards. The combination of traditional craftsmanship and modern precision produces cymbals with extraordinary tonal depth, complexity, and musicality that simply cannot be replicated by machine-made alternatives. Every Byzance cymbal is unique, with its own individual character shaped by the hand-hammering process.

The range spans eight distinct series, each with its own tonal personality. The Byzance Traditional is the classic starting point - warm, musical, and versatile across virtually any style. The Byzance Brilliant adds a polished finish for a brighter, more projecting character. The Byzance Vintage is raw, dark, and deeply personal - home to the iconic Benny Greb Sand series, the Matt Garstka Equilibrium models, and the Chris Coleman C² Ride. The Byzance Jazz is sandblasted for a dark, dry, washy tone designed for low-volume, high-sensitivity playing. The Byzance Extra Dry takes dryness to its logical extreme with raw, unlathed surfaces and extensive hand hammering. The Byzance Dark is oven-blackened for an intense, focused, powerfully dark tone. The Byzance Dual combines a raw centre with a Brilliant-finished edge for a unique two-stage tonal character. And the Foundry Reserve represents the absolute pinnacle - small-batch, hand-selected cymbals for the most discerning players.

If you're looking for Meinl Byzance Cymbals UK, a drum shop UK with a genuine Byzance selection on display, or drum stores near me where you can hear professional cymbals played in person, Into Music Store is home to the Meinl Cymbal Lounge in Horncastle, Lincolnshire. Browse the full Meinl cymbals range for all options. UK next day delivery is available as standard.

Frequently Asked Questions

Meinl Byzance Cymbals are made from B20 bronze - a high-tin alloy that produces a warm, complex, and musical tone. Each cymbal is hand-hammered in Turkey using traditional techniques refined over centuries, with all finishing and quality control carried out to Meinl's exacting German standards. The hand-hammering process means every Byzance cymbal is unique, with its own individual tonal character.
The Byzance range spans eight distinct series, each with its own tonal personality. The Traditional is warm and versatile, the Brilliant is brighter and more projecting, the Vintage is raw and dark, the Jazz is dry and washy, the Extra Dry has maximum dryness and minimal sustain, the Dark is intense and powerfully dark, the Dual combines two surface treatments for a two-stage tonal character, and the Foundry Reserve is small-batch and hand-selected for the most discerning players.
The Byzance Jazz is designed specifically for jazz and low-volume playing, with a sandblasted surface that produces a dark, dry, washy tone with short sustain and excellent stick definition. The Byzance Extra Dry is also popular with jazz drummers for its controlled, dry character. The Byzance Traditional is a versatile choice that works well across jazz and many other styles.
The Byzance Dark is the most popular choice for rock and metal, with its oven-blackened finish and intense, focused, powerfully dark tone. The Byzance Dual is also well-suited to heavier styles, with its explosive, two-stage tonal character. The Byzance Brilliant is a strong choice for drummers who want a brighter, more cutting sound.
Yes - Into Music Store is home to the Meinl Cymbal Lounge at our drum shop in Horncastle, Lincolnshire, where you're welcome to come in and hear Meinl Byzance Cymbals played in person across every series. Our team of experienced drummers are on hand to help you compare models and find the right sound for your playing style. UK next day delivery is also available if you'd prefer to order online.
Into Music Store is one of the UK's leading authorised Meinl dealers and stocks the full Meinl Byzance Cymbals range - from individual splashes and hi-hats through to complete Artist's Choice sets curated by world-class drummers. We offer UK next day delivery as standard and are home to the Meinl Cymbal Lounge in Horncastle, Lincolnshire, where you can hear and compare cymbals in person.