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. Byzance Vintage Pure cymbals are crafted for drummers who are looking for a truly individual sound in order to express their musicality to the fullest. Each Byzance Vintage cymbal from MEINL is a distinct piece of art with stunning sound characteristics. The 18" Vintage Pure Crash dominates with stick control and dry, dark undertones. The completely unfinished surface is topped with extensive hand hammering that not only shapes the cymbal's sound to form the classic vintage tones, it gives each cymbal its own beautifully unique sonic characteristics. This is an extremely dry crash cymbal with practically no sustain, giving it instant character with an esoteric quality. Fusion, jazz, funk, R&B, electro, and studio players will find a voice with personality in Byzance Vintage Pure from MEINL.