A dialed-in mix of wash and definition with an intense bell. Versatile as a ride or heavy crash. Features Thomas’ signature design pattern across the bell. Hand hammered in Turkey from cast B20 bronze.
Though ‘Brilliant’ refers to its finish, this series actually takes the traditional Byzance and darkens its sound. This darker sound is due to a finishing process that limits the high end as the cymbal is buffed to its brilliant look. Heavier models penetrate with directness, thinner ones shimmer with warmth. The overall combination of dark tonality and warm spread make Byzance Brilliant a great choice for everything from funk and fusion to rock.
Specifications:
Series
Byzance Brilliant
Diameter
21"
Type
Ride
Weight
Heavy
Made in
Türkiye
Look:
Material
B20 Bronze
Shaping
Hand Hammered
Lathe
Narrow Blade
Finish
Brilliant, Dark
to clean
Meinl Cymbal Polish, Meinl Cymbal Protectant
Sound:
Music Style
Metal, Rock, Pop, Fusion, Fusion, Funk, R&B, Studio
The extreme light weight and the extensive hammer patterns result in a dark, trashy sound with a wide spread and a long sustain. An exceptional crash cymbal.
Their hammered and lathed surfaces, warm sounds and selection of models 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.
Specifications:
Series
Byzance Traditional
Diameter
16"
Type
Crash
Weight
Extra Thin
Made in
Türkiye
Look:
Material
B20 Bronze
Shaping
Hand Hammered
Lathe
Narrow Blade
Finish
Traditional
to clean
Meinl Cymbal Cleaner, Meinl Cymbal Protectant
Sound:
Music Style
Rock, Pop, Fusion, Jazz, Funk, R&B, Reggae, Studio, World
Light top cymbal with steep bow and heavy standard shape bottom provides strong stick and foot control with clear response. A great blend of definition and warmth. Medium-thin weight. Hand hammered in Turkey from cast B20 bronze.
Their hammered and lathed surfaces, warm sounds and selection of models 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.
Stick attack shines through while maintaining complex tone. An outstanding blend of strong definition, old-school warmth, and a wash that supports but never overtakes. Great stick control with fast, energetic styles. Medium-thin weight. Hand hammered in Turkey from cast B20 bronze.
Their hammered and lathed surfaces, warm sounds and selection of models 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.
Stick attack shines through while maintaining complex tone. An outstanding blend of strong definition, old-school warmth, and a wash that supports but never overtakes. Great stick control with fast, energetic styles. Medium-thin weight. Hand hammered in Turkey from cast B20 bronze.
Their hammered and lathed surfaces, warm sounds and selection of models 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.
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.
Their hammered and lathed surfaces, warm sounds and selection of models 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.
Specifications:
Series
Byzance Traditional
Diameter
20"
Type
Ride
Weight
Medium
Made in
Türkiye
Look:
Material
B20 Bronze
Shaping
Hand Hammered
Lathe
Narrow Blade
Finish
Traditional
to clean
Meinl Cymbal Cleaner, Meinl Cymbal Protectant
Sound:
Music Style
Rock, Pop, Fusion, Jazz, Funk, R&B, Reggae, Studio, World
Influenced by the iconic jazz and funk cymbal sounds
Product Description:
The Benny Greb signature 18” Quick Sand Ride is influenced by iconic jazz and funk cymbal sounds of the ‘70s and ‘80s. This is a small but heavy ride—modeled after repurposed (and often repaired) symphonic cymbals players typically used during that period. The sound notch and sandblasted surface give the Quick Sand Ride that modified, pre-aged character with impeccable clarity, control, and complex tone. Hand hammered in Turkey from cast B20 bronze. Heavyweight.
Its unusual sandblasted surface gives it a soft feel and a distinct matte finish. Its low, dark and somewhat dry washy sound isn’t too soft or loud. With its great stick definition and short sustain, you can dig into Byzance Vintage for total control at all times. It’s a sound that fits into any music that isn’t in the upper decibel levels.
Influenced by the iconic jazz and funk cymbal sounds
Product Description:
The Benny Greb signature 14” Quick Sand Hats are influenced by iconic jazz and funk cymbal sounds of the ‘70s and ‘80s. Benny utilizes a Pure Alloy B12 bronze top and B20 bronze bottom to blend clear definition under the stick with depth, warmth, and smoothness rounding out the sound. Both cymbals are sandblasted for pre-aged vintage character, and the bottom sound notch prevents airlock while boosting clarity and control. The sound notch is based on modified vintage cymbals used during the ‘70s and ‘80s.
Effortless touch and clean sound. This is Meinl Pure Alloy. A timeless voice formed with fully lathed surfaces allows them to be expressive in virtually any style. Their refined nature has two sides: polished definition met by a velvety wash that encompasses a full tonal spectrum. Shimmering, smooth sounds bounce right along with your stick to create a reactive touch that extends through all dynamic levels. These cymbals cut with agility. Blanketing their superb stick definition is a sustain that plays out with just the right amount of strength and balanced wash.
Its balance of stick definition and wash, along with a touch of warmth, produces a full spectrum of overtones when it opens up. Very innovative cymbal for any kind of music settings.
Classics Custom Dark cymbals undergo a special finishing process that leaves the cymbals with dark and complex tones along with the clarity, cut and volume that Classics Custom is known to deliver. This same unique twist on the traditional design gives the cymbals a rich, dark appearance. Widely spaced deep hammering and additional lathing round out their tonal qualities, giving them a warmer mix of sound along with an explosive response.
Extra-deep hammering allows it to accent with punchy and warm tone. The clean attack is followed by a complex, fast decay. A bold and trashy china cymbal. Made in Germany from Pure Alloy bronze with high-tech computerized hammering for consistent tone.
Effortless touch and clean sound. This is Meinl Pure Alloy. A timeless voice formed with fully lathed surfaces allows them to be expressive in virtually any style. Their refined nature has two sides: polished definition met by a velvety wash that encompasses a full tonal spectrum. Shimmering, smooth sounds bounce right along with your stick to create a reactive touch that extends through all dynamic levels. These cymbals cut with agility. Blanketing their superb stick definition is a sustain that plays out with just the right amount of strength and balanced wash.
Extra-deep hammering allows it to accent with punchy and warm tone. The clean attack is followed by a complex, fast decay. Hole cut-outs boost trashiness and dry the sound. Made in Germany from Pure Alloy bronze with high-tech computerized hammering for consistent tone.
Effortless touch and clean sound. This is Meinl Pure Alloy. A timeless voice formed with fully lathed surfaces allows them to be expressive in virtually any style. Their refined nature has two sides: polished definition met by a velvety wash that encompasses a full tonal spectrum. Shimmering, smooth sounds bounce right along with your stick to create a reactive touch that extends through all dynamic levels. These cymbals cut with agility. Blanketing their superb stick definition is a sustain that plays out with just the right amount of strength and balanced wash.
Extra-deep hammering allows it to accent with a punchy and warm tone. The clean attack is followed by a complex, fast decay. Made in Germany from Pure Alloy bronze with high-tech computerized hammering for a consistent tone.
Effortless touch and clean sound. This is Meinl Pure Alloy. A timeless voice formed with fully lathed surfaces allows them to be expressive in virtually any style. Their refined nature has two sides: polished definition met by a velvety wash that encompasses a full tonal spectrum. Shimmering, smooth sounds bounce right along with your stick to create a reactive touch that extends through all dynamic levels. These cymbals cut with agility. Blanketing their superb stick definition is a sustain that plays out with just the right amount of strength and balanced wash.
Their sound is dark, and so is their oven-blackened look. Byzance Dark models are intense, with responses ranging from the defined sticking of the rides, to the short, punchy bursts of the crashes. Their unique sonic qualities are ideal for music where dark tone and feel are at the top of the ‘must have’ list.
With a dark and unlathed surface combined with various sized holes, this unique cymbal has the trashy tonality and quick decay, but it also has a lower fundamental pitch for an even darker tonality than most trash crashes. Great for quick, trashy accents.
The Byzance Dual Matched Crash Pack combines two standard size crashes for any kit. Perfect for upgrading an existing setup with new voices. Their wide dynamic range fits comfortably in most styles. For live or studio.
The Byzance Dual Complete Set covers essential sounds for live, recording, and practice. Use this set to complete a standard kit or as a foundation to add other cymbals around it. A matching finish provides consistent tone, feel, and volume.
This collection of Byzance cymbals was selected for maximum versatility in just about any musical style. Outfit a full kit with this sonically and visually stunning assortment. For live or studio.
-- Byzance dual 15"
- Byzance Dual 18"
- Byzance Polyphonic 21"
- Byzance 20" Extra thin Hammered Crash
Specifications:
Series
Byzance
Diameters
15", 18", 20", 21"
Content
B15DUH, B18DUC, B20ETHC, B21POR
Feature 1
Hand-hammered into shape in Turkey from B20 cast bronze
Feature 2
earthy dry and soft sound character
Feature 3
Special assorted cymbals which complement each other perfectly
The Byzance Extra Dry Complete Set covers essential sounds for live, recording, and practice. Use this set to complete a standard kit or as a foundation to add other cymbals around it. A matching finish provides consistent tone, feel, and volume.
The Classics Custom Dark Expanded Set consists of a 14 "Dark Hihat, a 16" Dark Crash, a 16 "Dark Trash Crash, an 18" Dark China, an 18 "Dark Crash and a 20" Dark Ride. This advantage set also includes a free 10 "dark splash and a 12" dark splash splash.
Specifications:
Made in
Germany
Look:
Material
B12 Bronze
Shaping
Pressure Point Technology & Computerzied Hammering
The 30th Anniversary Series are a true expression of the most ancient form of Turkish Cymbal making.
Each 30th Anniversary Series Cymbal begins with its own uniquely hand shaped bell, followed by intense, deep, comprehensive hammering and is finished with their own unique pre-aging process.
The all NEW limited run of Meinl Byzance Polyphonic Brilliant!
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 all NEW limited run of Meinl Byzance Polyphonic Brilliant!
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 all NEW limited run of Meinl Byzance Polyphonic Brilliant!
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 all NEW limited run of Meinl Byzance Polyphonic Brilliant!
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 all NEW limited run of Meinl Byzance Polyphonic Brilliant!
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 Meinl Byzance Dual 20'' Trash China Cymbal is a quick-acting, trashy crash that gets out the way - quick! Already known for its trashy tonality, the Meinl Dual China now has holes throughout. These holes increase the trashy, white noise-esque timbre and quickly moves out of the way to let other cymbals sing. This china is great for accenting moments in music and adding dynamic impact thanks to this combination of trash and sustain. Made from B20 bronze, musicality is naturally abundant from this cymbal and has a great feel when played. Can also be used as a trashy timbre in a large stack.
Specifications
Cymbal Type: China
Size: 20"
Music Style: Gospel, Funk, Fusion, Jazz, Pop, R&B, Studio