Meinl Byzance Traditional 20" Polyphonic Crash Cymbal

Due to the popularity of the Byzance 21" Polyphonic Ride, Meinl have launched three new crashes that share the thin edges and thicker unlathed bells. These new crashes will project quickly with an explosive blast, and then immediately coming down to a quiet roar and short sustain. The bell offers another sonic voice with penetrating attack and volume when played alone.

Specifications

• Cymbal Type: Crash
• Size: 20"
• Music Style: Rock, Pop, Fusion, Jazz, Funk, R&B, Reggae, Studio, World
• Pitch: Low-Mid
• Character: Warm, Smooth
• Timbre: Mid-Dark
• Volume: Medium
• Sustain: Medium
• Lathe: Narrow Blade
• Finish: Traditional
• Material: B20 Bronze
• Shaping: Hand Hammered
• To Clean: Meinl Cymbal Polish / Meinl Cymbal Protectant

Meinl Byzance Traditional 19 inch Polyphonic Crash Cymbal 

Due to the popularity of the Byzance 21" Polyphonic Ride cymbal, Meinl have launched three new crashes that share the thin edges and thicker unlathed bells. These new crashes will project quickly with an explosive blast, and then immediately coming down to a quiet roar and short sustain. The bell offers another sonic voice with penetrating attack and volume when played alone.

Specifications

• Cymbal Type: Crash
• Size: 19"
• Music Style: Rock, Pop, Fusion, Jazz, Funk, R&B, Reggae, Studio, World
• Pitch: Low-Mid
• Character: Warm, Smooth
• Timbre: Mid-Dark
• Volume: Medium
• Sustain: Medium
• Lathe: Narrow Blade
• Finish: Traditional
• Material: B20 Bronze
• Shaping: Hand Hammered
• To Clean: Meinl Cymbal Polish / Meinl Cymbal Protectant

Meinl Byzance Dual 10" Splash

The Meinl Byzance Dual Splash is a very unique cymbal. It's got a fast, sensitive response coupled with a very fast decay. Extremely crisp and trashy sound with cutting overtones.

The Dual Splash has a crisp, dark sound with very sharp overtones and is well suited to Jazz, Funk, RnB and similar styles.

Specifications

• Cymbal Type: Splash
• Size: 10"
• Music Style: Jazz, Funk, R&B, Studio, Electro
• Pitch: Low-Mid
• Character: Esoteric, Dry
• Timbre: Dark
• Volume: Low
• Sustain: Short
• Lathe: None, Narrow Blade
• Finish: Raw, Brilliant, Traditional
• Material: B20 Bronze
• Shaping: Hand Hammered
• To Clean: Meinl Cymbal Cleaner

Byzance Traditional Polyphonic Ride Cymbal

The Meinl Byzance Polyphonic Ride Cymbal is designed to give drummers a cymbal with distinctive multiple zones. It rapidly responds when crashed and fully opens up when wash riding. A raw and large sized bell provides a clear and dry sound.

Specifications

• Cymbal Type: Ride
• Size: 21”
• Music Style: Rock, Pop, Fusion, Jazz, Funk, RnB, Reggae, Studio & World
• Pitch: High-Mid
• Character: Warm, Smooth
• Timbre: Mid-Bright
• Volume: Medium
• Sustain: Medium
• Lathe: Narrow Blade
• Finish: Traditional
• Material: B20 Bronze
• Shaping: Hand Hammered
• To Clean: Meinl Cymbal Cleaner

Meinl Byzance Vintage 10"/12"/14" Smack Stack Cymbals.

The Byzance Vintage Smack Stack features three B20 bronze discs shaped to create a distinctive 'clap' or 'electronic snare sound' sound effect. The stack can be manipulated by adjusting the tension of the cymbal stand’s wing nut.  Increased tension produces a crisp attack and short decay ideal for quick accents, while loose settings yield a longer sustain.  Works well when paired with a snare drum for enhanced back beats, or as an alternative to your snare altogether. The discs are sized 10”, 12”, and 14”.

Specifications

Meinl Byzance Traditional 18 inch Polyphonic Crash Cymbal 

Due to the popularity of the Byzance 21" Polyphonic Ride, Meinl have launched three new crashes that share the thin edges and thicker un-lathed bells. These new Traditional Polyphonic crashes will project quickly with an explosive blast, and then immediately calming down to a quiet roar with short sustain. The bell offers another sonic voice with penetrating attack and volume when played alone.

Specifications

• Cymbal Type: Crash
• Size: 18"
• Music Style: Rock, Pop, Fusion, Jazz, Funk, R&B, Reggae, Studio, World
• Pitch: Low-Mid
• Character: Warm, Smooth
• Timbre: Mid-Dark
• Volume: Medium
• Sustain: Medium
• Lathe: Narrow Blade
• Finish: Traditional
• Material: B20 Bronze
• Shaping: Hand Hammered
• To Clean: Meinl Cymbal Polish / Meinl Cymbal Protectant

Meinl Byzance Dual 16" Crash

The Meinl Byzance Dual 16" crash features a truly stunning contrast of extra dry and brilliant finishes with a unique combination of hammering and lathing. Dual playing zones for riding and crashing. Opens up easily for trashy accents. 

Specifications

• Cymbal Type: Crash
• Size: 16"
• Music Style: Jazz, Funk, R&B, Studio, Electro
• Pitch: Low-Mid
• Character: Esoteric, Dry
• Timbre: Dark
• Volume: Low
• Sustain: Short
• Lathe: None, Narrow Blade
• Finish: Raw, Brilliant, Traditional
• Material: B20 Bronze
• Shaping: Hand Hammered
• To Clean: Meinl Cymbal Cleaner

• Cymbal Type: Splash
• Size: 8"
• Music Style: Rock, Pop, Fusion, Jazz, Funk, R&B, Reggae, Studio, World
• Pitch: High-Mid
• Character: Warm, Smooth
• Timbre: Mid-Bright
• Volume: Medium
• Sustain: Medium
• Lathe: Narrow Blade
• Finish: Traditional
• Material: B20 Bronze
• Shaping: Hand Hammered
• To Clean: Meinl Cymbal Cleaner

Meinl Byzance Traditional 14" Medium Hi-hats

Byzance Traditional Medium Hi-Hat Cymbals offer a wide dynamic spectrum with a soft, warm sound. Unobtrusive and controlled open Hi-Hat sound with a crisp chick.

Specifications

• Cymbal Type: Hi-hats
• Size: 14"
• Music Style: Rock, Pop, Fusion, Jazz, Funk, R&B, Reggae, Studio, World
• Pitch: High-Mid
• Character: Warm, Smooth
• Timbre: Mid-Bright
• Volume: Medium
• Sustain: Medium
• Lathe: Narrow Blade
• Finish: Traditional
• Material: B20 Bronze
• Shaping: Hand Hammered
• To Clean: Meinl Cymbal Cleaner, Meinl Cymbal Protectant

This item is ex display, so may show some cosmetic markings from having been on the shop floor

The Meinl 22” polyphonic ride was designed to give drummers a cymbal with multiple zones. It rapidly responds when crashed and fully opens when wash riding. A raw and big-sized bell features a clear, dry sound. 

Meinl Byzance Dual 15" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Living up to their name, the Meinl Byzance Dual cymbals are extremely dry, with low-pitched, trashy sounds and short sustain. The raw unlathed surfaces and extensive hand hammering suggest that their sound might be loud and fierce. In reality, the Extra Dry series reveals its dark, earthy tones and comes to life when played at lower volumes.

Stunning contrast of extra dry and brilliant finish with a unique combination of hammering and lathing. Versatile and dynamic with full-bodied sound.

Specifications

• Cymbal Type: Hi-Hats
• Size: 15"
• Music Style: Gospel, Funk, Fusion, Jazz, Pop, R&B, Studio
• Pitch: Low-Mid
• Character: Complex, Full-bodied, Musical, Sensitive, Smooth, Warm
• Timbre: Mid-Dark
• Volume: Medium to Low
• Sustain: Short
• Lathe: None, Narrow Blade
• Finish: Raw, Brilliant, Traditional
• Material: B20 Bronze
• Shaping: Hand Hammered
• To Clean: Meinl Cymbal Cleaner

The Meinl Byzance 19" Traditional Medium Thin Crash is made from B20 bronze alloy to create a complex spread of harmonics. When struck, the Traditional Medium Thin Crash produces a washy and dark sound, filling the frequency spectrum with complex tones. With its high-mid pitch sitting above the drums and filling the top end, the drums have room to speak and be heard.

A loud attack makes it great for accents, whilst a medium sustain makes it useful for complex crash grooves too. Defined by its warm, smooth character, it is ideal for a range of musical styles, including Fusion, Pop, Rock, Jazz, Funk and more. The Byzance Traditional Medium Thin Crash sits comfortably in any of these settings, cutting through without being harsh.

Meinl Byzance Extra Dry 16" Thin Crash Cymbal

Living up to their name, these cymbals are extremely dry, with low-pitched, trashy sounds and short sustain. The raw unlathed surfaces and extensive hand hammering suggest that their sound might be loud and fierce. In reality, the Extra Dry series reveals its dark, earthy tones and comes to life when played at lower volumes.

Meinl Byzance Traditional 18" Extra Thin Hammered Crash Cymbal

Byzance Traditional feature hammered and lathed surfaces, warm sounds and a selection of models that may be very traditional, but these cymbals are the ultimate choice when it comes to versatility. Rides with a buttery-soft feel. Crashes that range from dark and shimmering with thin models, to powerful and focused with heavier ones. Traditional tone and sonic individuality come together in each of these cymbals

A gorgeous sounding crash that will sound fully at home in any cymbal setup, and able to fulfil a number of roles, this Meinl Byzance Traditional 16" Medium Thin Crash Cymbal is outstanding. Washy, smooth, a little bright and yet delivering a slightly dark tone, this is a cymbal that will meet the needs of any genre, be it rock, pop, fusion or even reggae.

Though of course not the main focus of any cymbal, this cymbal really looks stunning. The traditional finish paired with the Byzance logo is something special. The Meinl Byzance Traditional 16" Medium Thin Crash Cymbal is a lot more than just its looks though. The medium thin weight of this B20 cymbal paired with the 16” size delivers a warm and smooth character. Though the high mids are prominent, this cymbal is still somehow a little dark, and it is this pairing that allows this cymbal to be as adaptable as it is. The sustain is a medium length which allows it to ring out, but not so long as to muddy up your mix. The result is an incredible cymbal.

Meinl Byzance Extra Dry 14" Medium Hi Hats

The Meinl Byzance Extra Dry 14" Medium Hi-hat cymbals offer a warm and slightly trashy sound like your favourite old-school recording. They feature a unlathed finish on the top side of the cymbal for a vintage grit and sizzle while still being articulate. Sensitive enough to not overpower the mix.

Specifications

• Cymbal Type: Hi Hats
• Size: 14"
• Music Style: Jazz, Funk, R&B, Studio, Electro
• Pitch: Low
• Character: Esoteric, Dry
• Timbre: Dark
• Volume: Low
• Sustain: Short
• Lathe: None (top side) 
• Finish: Raw
• Material: B20 Bronze
• Shaping: Hand Hammered
• To Clean: Meinl Cymbal Cleaner / Meinl Cymbal Protectant

Meinl Byzance Dual 18" Trash Crash

The Meinl Byzance Dual 18" Trash Crash Cymbal provides a stunning contrast of extra dry and brilliant finishes with a unique combination of hammering and lathing. This thin cymbal with added holes explodes with a fast crash and has very short sustain, making it a great cymbal for quick or trashy accents.

Specifications

• Cymbal Type: Trash Crash
• Size: 18"
• Music Style: Gospel, Funk, Fusion, Jazz, Pop, R&B, Studio
• Pitch: Low-Mid
• Character: Complex, Full-bodied, Musical, Sensitive, Smooth, Warm
• Timbre: Mid-Dark
• Volume: Low
• Sustain: Short
• Lathe: None, Narrow Blade
• Finish: Raw, Brilliant, Traditional
• Material: B20 Bronze
• Shaping: Hand Hammered
• To Clean: Meinl Cymbal Cleaner

Meinl Byzance Dual 18" Crash Cymbal

Meinl 18" Byzance Dual Crash cymbal offers a stunning contrast of their extra dry and brilliant finish with a unique combination of hammering and lathing. Dual playing zones for riding and crashing. Opens up easily for trashy accents, and projects nicely along the way. 

Meinl Byzance Dual cymbals have quickly risen in popularity and become instantly recognizable for their unique look and sound. The centre is raw, bearing hand-hammered markings, while the edge is lathed and buffed to a brilliant finish. The sound is similar to the look: trashy, earthy and low at first, ending with a flash of explosive brilliance. Made in Turkey from B20 bronze, hand-hammered into shape, raw finish in centre, and narrow blade lathing with brilliant finish on edges.

Specifications

• Cymbal Type: Crash
• Size: 18"
• Music Style: Jazz, Funk, R&B, Studio, Electro
• Pitch: Low-Mid
• Character: Esoteric, Dry
• Timbre: Dark
• Volume: Low
• Sustain: Short
• Lathe: None, Narrow Blade
• Finish: Raw, Brilliant, Traditional
• Material: B20 Bronze
• Shaping: Hand Hammered
• To Clean: Meinl Cymbal Cleaner, Meinl Cymbal Polish, Meinl Cymbal Protector

Matt Garstka’s signature Equilibrium ride features a piercing bell that works in aggressive music, a nice stick attack with pleasing overtones for jazz-like patterns that are common in progressive music, and a crash-ability that doesn’t interfere with the former two attributes. "We didn't rush anything and I feel very good about that," says Matt. "We came up with something that has a great spread to it. This is in full balance. It has the full range of expression that I was looking for in a ride."

*please note due to being a brand new product launch the estimated shipping date is the middle of January. 

These hihats are expressive through their varying profile with thin edges and a thicker, unlathed bell. Their medium thin weight in the bow allows them to be very versatile and live up to their Polyphonic name. When closed, these hihats deliver tight grooves with just the right balance of attack and air underneath. When you need power, open them up to hear the unlathed bell add a dark roar to the wash. The bell also provides the foundation for a solid chick with your foot. 

Featuring a raw hammered bell and lathed bow, this splash cymbal speaks with a clear punch and crisp shimmer. It produces cutting top-end presence for a great, all-around splash that can be used anywhere you need quick accents.

The combination of the sandblasted surface, big hammer and the thin material is a very soft attack and an exceptionally dry and dark "wash".

Lightweight, sounds fairly washy and dark in a narrow frequency range. Soft attack and a fairly short sustain.

Features:

Signature ride of Ralph Peterson. Full bodied jazz sound with a complex frequency spread and overall sonic warmth. Includes rivets for enhanced sound options.

Meinl Byzance Vintage 8"/16" Smack Stack Add-On Cymbals

The additional 8" & 16" Smack Stack cymbals are designed to go with the standard 10"/12"/14" set more sound variations, more volume and a fatter tone.

Meinl Byzance Dual 18" Trash China Cymbal

The Meinl Artist Concept Model series cymbals are a new line of effects cymbals from Meinl, featuring a range of unique and innovate cymbal designs, each offering a whole new level of creative possibility for use at the player's disposal. With four artist-inspired cymbals currently available, you can be sure to find a cymbal to match your drumming style or genre. Alternatively, you can choose a cymbal which is beyond the realms of your current style, and use it to experiment and explore new ways of drumming. The aim of the Artist Concept cymbals is to provide artists and drummers with a refreshing new element in their setup, and allowing them to expand upon their drumming capabilities and skills.

Features

• 18" hi-hats with a big bite and full body
• Created by Anika Nilles and Meinl R&D
• Crafted from 2 real Byzance cymbals
• Bridges the gap between crashes and hats
• Soft, dark wash
• Just the right amount of trashiness
• Top perforations dry out decay and prevent airlock
• Includes boom mount

Specifications

• Type: Crash/Hi-hat stacked cymbal
• Size: 18"
• Sound: Dark, Wash, Trashy
• Styles: Electro, Jazz, RnB, Studio, World, Reggae, Pop, Fusion
• Timbre: Dark
• Character: Washy, Trashiness
• Pitch: Low
• Volume: Medium to Low
• Sustain: Short
• Weight: Thin
• Finish: Sandblasted, Traditional
• Material: B20
• Lathe: Narrow Blade

The Meinl Artist Concept Model series cymbals are a new line of effects cymbals from Meinl, featuring a range of unique and innovate cymbal designs, each offering a whole new level of creative possibility for use at the player's disposal. With four artist-inspired cymbals currently available, you can be sure to find a cymbal to match your drumming style or genre. Alternatively, you can choose a cymbal which is beyond the realms of your current style, and use it to experiment and explore new ways of drumming. The aim of the Artist Concept cymbals is to provide artists and drummers with a refreshing new element in their setup, and allowing them to expand upon their drumming capabilities and skills.

Features

• 18" hi-hats with a big bite and full body
• Created by Anika Nilles and Meinl R&D
• Crafted from 2 real Byzance cymbals
• Bridges the gap between crashes and hats
• Soft, dark wash
• Just the right amount of trashiness
• Top perforations dry out decay and prevent airlock
• Includes boom mount

Specifications

• Type: Crash/Hi-hat stacked cymbal
• Size: 18"
• Sound: Dark, Wash, Trashy
• Styles: Electro, Jazz, RnB, Studio, World, Reggae, Pop, Fusion
• Timbre: Dark
• Character: Washy, Trashiness
• Pitch: Low
• Volume: Medium to Low
• Sustain: Short
• Weight: Thin
• Finish: Sandblasted, Traditional
• Material: B20
• Lathe: Narrow Blade

The Meinl Artist Concept Model series cymbals are a new line of effects cymbals from Meinl, featuring a range of unique and innovate cymbal designs, each offering a whole new level of creative possibility for use at the player's disposal. With four artist-inspired cymbals currently available, you can be sure to find a cymbal to match your drumming style or genre. Alternatively, you can choose a cymbal which is beyond the realms of your current style, and use it to experiment and explore new ways of drumming. The aim of the Artist Concept cymbals is to provide artists and drummers with a refreshing new element in their setup, and allowing them to expand upon their drumming capabilities and skills.

Features

• 18" hi-hats with a big bite and full body
• Created by Anika Nilles and Meinl R&D
• Crafted from 2 real Byzance cymbals
• Bridges the gap between crashes and hats
• Soft, dark wash
• Just the right amount of trashiness
• Top perforations dry out decay and prevent airlock
• Includes boom mount

Specifications

• Type: Crash/Hi-hat stacked cymbal
• Size: 18"
• Sound: Dark, Wash, Trashy
• Styles: Electro, Jazz, RnB, Studio, World, Reggae, Pop, Fusion
• Timbre: Dark
• Character: Washy, Trashiness
• Pitch: Low
• Volume: Medium to Low
• Sustain: Short
• Weight: Thin
• Finish: Sandblasted, Traditional
• Material: B20
• Lathe: Narrow Blade

The Meinl B15JTH Byzance Jazz Thin 15'' Hi-Hats are a high-quality pair of hi-hats from Meinl, featuring hand hammering and a hand lathed surface to produce a warm wash with incredibly clear stick definition that's reminiscent of vintage hats from vinyl records. Both cymbals are crafted from B20 Bronze, providing a bright, focused tone that leans more towards higher frequencies. The B15JTH Hi-Hats consist of a thin top hat and a medium-thin bottom hat. The thin top cymbal provides an incredibly accurate, articulated stick response with a crisp tone whilst the heavier medium-thin bottom cymbal boosts clarity and cut. This combination offers an increase in volume with an incredibly bright, definite, clean stick and pedal definition, resulting in an extremely versatile pair of cymbals.

Meinl Byzance cymbals are completely hand hammered into shape and satisfy the highest demands. Every Byzance cymbal is a piece of art and has its own unique sound characteristics which can never be duplicated.

Jazz cymbals have a regular finish and contain outstanding sound qualities. They were developed for the natural vintage sound that traditional Jazz requires. With a complex blend of sounds, an overall darkness and a nice spread, these factors come together to form a warm, musical mix.

• Styles:

• Jazz, Funk, Reggae, Studio, World, Electro
• Timbre: Dark
• Character: Complex, Musical
• Pitch: Low
• Volume: Low
• Sustain: Short
• Weight: Extra Thin
• Finish: Traditional
• Material: B20 Bronze
• Lathe: Narrow Blade
• Shaping: Hand Hammered

Meinl Byzance jazz crash cymbals are completely hand hammered into shape to satisfy the highest demands. Every Byzance cymbal is a piece of art and has its own unique sound characteristics which can never be duplicated.

Jazz cymbals have a regular finish and contain outstanding sound qualities. They were developed for the natural vintage sound that traditional Jazz requires. With a complex blend of sounds, an overall darkness and a nice spread, these factors come together to form a warm, musical mix.

• Styles: Jazz, Funk, Reggae, Studio, World, Electro
• Timbre: Dark
• Character: Complex, Musical
• Pitch: Low
• Volume: Low
• Sustain: Short
• Weight: Extra Thin
• Finish: Traditional
• Material: B20 Bronze
• Lathe: Narrow Blade
• Shaping: Hand Hammered