The award winning Byzance Jazz cymbals have a traditional finish and contain outstanding sound qualities. They were developed for the natural vintage sound, requisite of traditional jazz and bebop. The Byzance 22" Jazz Tradition Light Ride stems from the design characteristics of the MEINL jazz line but with a steeper profile and different lathing process to deliver unmatched stick definition and control with a beautiful blend of warm, slightly dry wash underneath. Whether playing a fast swing or a slow ballad with full stick strokes or taps, the definition and wash of this cymbal will follow and respond immediately to your level of intensity. MEINL Tradition Rides also have a very musical crash that blends well with the stick definition of the cymbal.