The 22" Meinl Byzance Dark Raw Bell Ride is an outstanding ride cymbal with excellent sound features and an extraordinary dark look. Untreated raw bell creates a fat, projecting sound that has a wide spectrum. 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. Dark cymbals are not lathed and have their original appearance and sound characteristic. They are distinguished by an earthy sound with a fairly short sustain.