Their hand hammered and lathed surfaces with warm sounds and selection of models may be rooted in tradition, but MEINL Byzance cymbals are the ultimate choice when it comes to modern versatility. Every Byzance model is hand hammered into shape by cymbal artisans in Turkey, giving each cymbal its own unique and colorful voice. The overall presence that MEINL Byzance delivers is dark, buttery warmth that flows around crisp definition. The Byzance brilliant 18-inch medium thin crash delivers an outstanding punchy attack with dark to medium range undertones that give the cymbal instant character. Byzance medium crashes are designed to open up into a warm, full bodied wash that has an unmatched musical spread with a longer sustain.