Meinl Cymbals are a German cymbal manufacturer that have been producing cymbals for drummers since 1951. The Byzance range are hand hammered Turkish cymbals which are finished off and quality checked in the German factory. Into Music have the biggest selection of Meinl cymbals in the UK in our dedicated Meinl Cymbal Lounge. Shop HCS, Pure Alloy, Pure Alloy Custom, Classics Custom and Byzance here...
Meinl Pure Alloy cymbals combine high-tech machine-made hammering with a fully lathed surface and traditional craftsmanship. Able to cover a wide range of dynamics, the Meinl Pure Alloy series delivers a cymbal with the style and response of classical cymbals.
The pure alloy extra hammered ride has clear, dry stick definition with a warm body and short sustain, while the crash-ride cymbals open up with a warm voice and medium sustain and features great separation and stick definition when used as a ride.
Meinl Pure Alloy cymbals combine high-tech machine-made hammering with a fully lathed surface and traditional craftsmanship. Able to cover a wide range of dynamics, the Meinl Pure Alloy series delivers a cymbal with the style and response of classical cymbals.
The Pure Alloy Thin Crashes open up easily with a bright punch followed by a warm wash, then decay quickly for a short sustain.
Meinl's HCS line offers drummers of all ages and levels the highest quality cymbals at an incredible value. Meinl is proud to offer the widest variety of cymbal models and types in this price range, making this a great place to start your cymbal collection or add to it.
Made in Germany from MS63 brass alloy, lathe formed profile, wide blade lathing, and traditional finish.
Clean stick response. Full bodied and warm with a washy ping and a complex spread. Explosive sound when played as a crash
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Styles: Rock/Pop Timbre: Mid-bright Character: Warm/Harmonical Pitch: Low Mid Volume: Medium to Low Sustain: Medium to Short Weight: Medium Shaping: Pressure Point Technology Finish: Traditional Material: MS63 Lathe: Wide Blade Made in: Germany
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: Thin Finish: Traditional, Raw Material: B20
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. B20 Bronze Alloy Hand hammered into shape Utmost in musicality Extensive range Byzance Traditional Traditional finish cymbals have a completely lathed surface and a warm, smooth and rich sound. The harmonic spectrum has slightly dominant mids. Byzance Traditional Medium Thin Crashes Washy and fairly dark sound with a full frequency spectrum.
Size: 18" Shaping: Hand hammered Styles: Rock, Pop, Fusion, Jazz, Funk, RNB, Reggae, Studio, World Timbre: Mid-Bright Character: Warm, smooth Pitch: High-Mid Volume: Medium Sustain: Medium Weight: Thin Finish: Traditional Material: B20 Bronze Alloy
The Custom Dark Trash China responds immediately with an explosion of brash and trashy tones. The holes help produce a sound that has a more focused frequency range, resulting in a white noise-like effect that decays quickly. Meinl's consistent manufacturing methods ensure the Classics Custom Dark cymbals provide unmatched versatility, sound quality, and striking aesthetics for your kit.
Styles: Metal/ Rock/Pop/Fusion/Studio Timbre: Mid-Dark Charakteristik: Musical/Trashy Pitch: Low-Mid Volume: Medium Sustain: Short Weight: Thin Shaping: Pressure Point Technology & Computerzied Hammering Finish: Dark Material: B10 Bronze Lathe: Wide Blade Made in: Germany
The Meinl Classics Custom 16'' Dark Crash Cymbal is a high quality crash cymbal from Meinl, featuring a darker tone with an incredibly unique dark finish. The cymbal delivers a full frequency range with a wide, full tonal spread. The explosive attack and strong projection from the crash allow you to cut through any sound you may come up against. The unique appearance of the cymbal is due to the widely spaced deep hand hammering and additional lathing that rounds out the attack and the tonal quality of the crash, providing a powerfully explosive response and smooth, warm overtones and a warmer mix of tone overall.
Type: Crash Volume: Medium to Low Material: B12 Bronze Character: Musical, Rich Sustain: Medium Made in: Germany Lathe: Wide Blade Finish: Dark Shaping: Pressure Point Technology, Computerized Hammering to clean: "Meinl Cymbal Cleaner Meinl Cymbal Protectant" Pitch: High-Mid Weight: Thin Timbre: Dark
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.
Affordable price - exceptional quality. Dark cymbals don't have to be unobtainable. Meinl now introduces the flare of Meinl 12'' Classics Custom Dark Trash Stack to the series. Featuring widely spaced, deep hammering for dark, complex voicings within the metal. Additional lathing rounds out and refines those tonal qualities to provide a warm attack that retains plenty of cut.
The Custom Dark Trash Splash responds immediately with a dry and biting attack; perfect for accents and applying closed hi-hat techniques. Meinl's consistent manufacturing methods ensure the Classics Custom Dark cymbals provide unmatched versatility, sound quality, and striking aesthetics for your kit.
The Meinl HCS range combines quality with value to create a great entry level line of cymbals. These hi-hats are versatile and warm creating a clean, articulate sound
Dark and crisp sound enveloped by a warm character. Medium-thin top and medium bottom produce a solid foot chick. Dark finish center along with a fully lathed and buffed edges.
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.
This Unique lightweight crash has an extremely dry and low pitched sound. Trashy overtones, soft response with a fast decay creating an overall “dryness.”
It provides the perfect balance of a cutting "chaw" sound and a softer, dry, trashiness, making it a china for many applications. 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.
•Lathe: Narrow Blade •Character: Vintage/Dry •Size: 20" •Material: B20 Bronze Alloy •Timbre: Mid-Bright •Weight: Thin •Series: Byzance Vintage •Type: China •Volume: Medium to Low •Shaping: Hand Hammered •Pitch: Low-Mid •to clean: Not recommended •Styles: Pop/Fusion/Jazz/Funk/R&B/Reggae/Studio/World/Electro
Pure Alloy Cymbals sonically bridge the gap between the darker Byzance and the brighter Classics Custom lines. Their shimmering, smooth sounds cut with agility and have a full range of tonality with medium sustain making them perfect for all dynamic levels. The crashes and rides have a perfect mix of effortless strength and a balanced wash, while the hi-hats carry a clean, refined definition. The Meinl Pure Alloy Trash China features many holes to create a fast china attack in a mini-sized package.
Made in Germany from Pure Alloy bronze and hammered into shape. The traditional models feature pinpoint lathing creating the traditional finish.
Meinl Pure Alloy Custom crashes offer a warm tone with a bright cut and shimmering response. These crashes have a faster decay due to their medium-thin weight.
Made in Germany from Pure Alloy Bronze, Meinl wanted to make these Cymbals stand out. A New finish was applied on the top of these cymbals called Custom Smoked-Bronze and a brilliant finish has been left on the bottom.
The Meinl Pure Alloy Custom Cymbals are professional level cymbal that will suit many styles and genres of music. A great addition to any drummer or percussionist out there.
Specifications
Cymbal Type: Crash
Size: 16"
Music Style: Rock, Pop, Fusion, R&B, Reggae, Studio
The Meinl Classics Custom 16'' Dark Crash Cymbal is a high quality crash cymbal from Meinl, featuring a darker tone with an incredibly unique dark finish. The cymbal delivers a full frequency range with a wide, full tonal spread. The explosive attack and strong projection from the crash allow you to cut through any sound you may come up against. The unique appearance of the cymbal is due to the widely spaced deep hand hammering and additional lathing that rounds out the attack and the tonal quality of the crash, providing a powerfully explosive response and smooth, warm overtones and a warmer mix of tone overall.
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.
Instant accent. The Meinl Classics Custom 10'' Dark Splash is quick and explosive with a short sustain and dark undertone. Instantly add quick, splashy punches that cut through in any song. The Meinl Classics Custom Dark Splash is ideal for anyone looking for their first splash cymbal. It'll give you more control over your dynamics, making your overall drum sound more versatile. It's small with a medium weight for a strikingly fast response.
Byzance Vintage Trash Splash The sandblasted surface and the different sized cut-outs give the cymbal a unique look and lots of trashiness. Remarkably soft feel due to its thinner weight and sandblasted finish.
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.
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.
Meinl Pure Alloy cymbals combine high-tech machine-made hammering with a fully lathed surface and traditional craftsmanship. Able to cover a wide range of dynamics, the Meinl Pure Alloy series delivers a cymbal with the style and response of classical cymbals.
The Pure Alloy Extra Hammered crashes feature a medium-thin weight and extensive hammering throughout. They open up with a punchy warmth. The attack is quickly followed by a complex roar in the wash that tapers off for a fast decay.
The 16” Pure Alloy Custom Extra Thin Hammered Crash features a custom smoked-bronze top and brilliant bottom plus a thin weight and extra-large hammering across the bow. Producing a velvety crash under the stick due to the thinner weight, this cymbal speaks easily from whisper to roar. The additional hammering works in dark tonality and warmth.
The 15” Pure Alloy Custom Extra Thin Hammered Hihats feature a thin top and medium-thin bottom with extra-large hammering across the bow. The additional hammering works in dark tonality and warmth. Combined with the lighter weights, these Hi-Hats will open and react easily making them a sublime choice for many applications.
By using a B10 bronze alloy that has a higher content of tin than the standard Classics Series cymbals, high-tech computerized manufacturing, and a brilliant finish the MEINL Classics Custom cymbals deliver outstanding sound qualities with a stunning, modern look. They deliver rich, musical sounds for ambitious rock and heavy drummers.
Styles: Metal, Rock, Pop, Fusion, Studio Timbre: Bright Character: Bright, Abrasive Pitch: High Volume: Medium Sustain: Short Weight: Thin Hammering: Pressure Point Technology Finish: Brilliant Material: B10 Made in: Germany
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.
This Splash has an especially crisp sound and has a wide spectrum ranging from low to high frequencies. A very musical splash with an unusual appearance in sound and look.
Shaping: Hand hammered Styles: Jazz, Funk, RNB, Studio, Electro Timbre: Dark Character: Esoteric, Dry Pitch: Low Volume: Low Sustain: Short Weight: Thin Finish: Raw Material: B20 Bronze Alloy
The Meinl Classics Custom 17” Dark Crash Cymbal is a high quality crash cymbal from Meinl, featuring a darker tone with an incredibly unique dark finish. The cymbal delivers a full frequency range with a wide, full tonal spread. The explosive attack and strong projection from the crash allow you to cut through any sound you may come up against. The unique appearance of the cymbal is due to the widely spaced deep hand hammering and additional lathing that rounds out the attack and the tonal quality of the crash, providing a powerfully explosive response and smooth, warm overtones and a warmer mix of tone overall.
Styles: Metal/ Rock/Pop/Fusion/Studio Timbre: Dark Charakteristik: Musical/Rich Pitch: High-Mid Volume: Medium to high Sustain: Medium to Long Weight: Medium Shaping: Pressure Point Technology & Computerzied Hammering Finish: Dark Material: B10 Bronze Lathe: Wide Blade Made in: Germany to clean: Meinl Cymbal Cleaner
Made for low volume playing, you can practice anytime without disturbing your family or neighbours. These practice cymbals are made from the original HCS brass alloy and have a unique hole pattern engineered by MEINL for an authentic sound and feel under the stick.
Made for low volume playing, you can practice anytime without disturbing your family or neighbours. These practice cymbals are made from the original HCS brass alloy and have a unique hole pattern engineered by MEINL for an authentic sound and feel under the stick.
Meinl Pure Alloy Custom 18" Extra Thin Hammered Crash
Meinl Pure Alloy Custom crashes offer a warm tone with a bright cut and shimmering response. These crashes produce a velvety crash under the stick and opens up with a roar due to the thin weight.
Made in Germany from Pure Alloy Bronze, Meinl wanted to make these Cymbals stand out. A New finish was applied on the top of these cymbals called Custom Smoked-Bronze and a brilliant finish has been left on the bottom.
The Meinl Pure Alloy Custom Cymbals are professional level cymbal that will suit many styles and genres of music. A great addition to any drummer or percussionist out there.
Specifications
Cymbal Type: Crash
Size: 18"
Music Style: Rock, Pop, Fusion, R&B, Reggae, Studio
This Trash China features holes throughout and speaks quickly, accurately and without much effort. Working at all levels from soft accents to blistering smashes, the hole cut-outs give this china an authentic and refined voice with a short sustain.
Featuring a custom smoked-bronze top and brilliant bottom, the Pure Alloy Custom splash has a crisp attack and warm undertone, giving it a smooth response and exceptional tonal blend for use in many applications.
The Meinl Byzance Dual 18'' 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: 18"
Music Style: Gospel, Funk, Fusion, Jazz, Pop, R&B, Studio
Meinl Byzance Traditional 19" Extra Thin Hammered Crash Cymbal
The Meinl Byzance Traditional 19’’ Extra-Thin Crash is a high-quality cymbal created for the professional gigging drummer. Constructed from B20 bronze and featuring a stunning traditional finish, this cymbal can withstand all the pressures of constant use. This extra-thin traditional crash offers low pitch tones with complementary blends of mid to high frequencies.
The standard lathing on the cymbal surface and deep hammerings provide an overall dark and trashy tonality. Ideal for subtle playing styles like jazz and pop, this cymbal requires a minimum amount of playing force to achieve a full sound. With a quality look and high-end sound, this crash is certain to be a welcome addition to any drummers cymbal collection.
Specifications
Cymbal Type: Crash
Size: 19"
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
The Meinl HCS 16'' China is an excellent addition for any beginner drum kit. The brass alloy offers an explosive tone with a bright attack and deep, dark undertones. The Meinl HCS 16'' China is extremely versatile and is suitable for a range of drumming styles and genres. Look no further for your first ever china cymbal, the Meinl HCS 16'' China will not disappoint.
The Custom Dark Trash Crash responds immediately with an explosion of white noise, decaying quickly afterwards. The largest of the Dark Trash Crash line, you can expect a longer sustain and louder volume. Contrast with other regular and effects cymbals of varying sizes for a colourful explosion of sound. Meinl's consistent manufacturing methods ensure the Classics Custom Dark cymbals provide unmatched versatility, sound quality, and striking aesthetics for your kit.