Meinl Byzance Vintage Trash China Cymbal 22"

Meinl 22" Byzance Vintage Trash China: Explosive Textures & Controlled Wash

The Meinl 22" Byzance Vintage Trash China is a boutique, thin effect cymbal engineered for drummers who demand a dark, complex, and uncompressed oriental white-noise accent. Crafted from premium B20 bronze and subjected to an intense hand-hammering process, this large-format China delivers a lightning-fast response with a beautifully low-pitched fundamental. Whether you are throwing down deep gospel stacks, adding flavor to a funk breakdown, or accenting a progressive metal groove, its dry, earthy character adds instant depth to any modern setup.

Advanced Sandblasted Texturing & Custom Cut-Outs

The unique visual and acoustic footprint of this Vintage Trash China is achieved through highly specialized surface treatments:

• Sandblasted Matte Finish: Meinl’s proprietary sandblasting process treats the surface of the B20 bronze, effectively softening the harsh high-end frequencies. This introduces a dry, earthy character that gives the cymbal a naturally mature, "broken-in" feel right out of the box.
• Precision Trash Cut-Outs: Strategically positioned holes drilled across the bow dry out the overall sound profile even further. These cut-outs drastically reduce sustain and decay time, allowing the cymbal to deliver explosive, trashy bursts that exit the soundstage immediately without lingering.
• Multi-Step Lathing & Hammering: Features a raw, heavily hammered center bell coupled with lathed edges and a fully lathed underside. This hybrid layout provides a highly controlled, dark wash under continuous riding while retaining a smooth, buttery stick feel.

Thin Weight Profile with Deep Low-End Voice

Because the cymbal is exceptionally thin for its massive 22-inch diameter, it responds to the lightest touch:

• Instantaneous Attack: The thin profile allows the bronze to flex and open up immediately upon impact, producing a massive, trashy punctuation mark that speaks without hesitation.
• Multi-Genre Versatility: Unlike harsh, abrasive traditional Chinas, the soft, low-pitched wash of this model blends seamlessly into acoustic settings like Jazz, R&B, and Fusion, while retaining enough explosive presence to cut through heavy Rock and Pop mixes.

Technical Specifications Attribute Specification Series Byzance Vintage Diameter 22" (Large Format) Model Type Trash China Alloy Premium B20 Bronze Alloy Weight Profile Thin Surface Treatment Sandblasted, Lathed Underside, Raw Hammered Bell Sustain & Decay Very Short (Staccato / Explosive)

Elevate your effects configuration with a masterclass in custom bronze design. The Meinl 22" Byzance Vintage Trash China delivers the perfect balance of raw grit, dark warmth, and studio-controlled precision.