MEINL Byzance Medium Thin Crash Brilliant Cymbal 18 in. - Bright and brilliant overtones with a moderate sustain that is silky, clear.The Byzance Brilliant Finish series handmade in Turkey using B20 bronze alloy. The crash cymbal's finish extremely bright due to Meinl's two-step buffing process. sound has full mature dark tone good for almost any style of modern music.B20 alloyHand hammered into shapeUtmost musicalityExtensive range drums-and-percussion, Cymbals, Crash Cymbals
Founded in 1951 and based in Germany, Meinl Percussion is one of the two leaders in European cymbal and percussion manufacture alongside Paiste. The Byzance series features traditional Turkish hammering techniques with a basis of B20 alloy for a traditional, atmospheric cymbal sound. The 18" Brilliant Medium-Thin Crash responds with a bright attack and medium sustain.
Years of production: ca. 1990-present
Composition: B20 Alloy (80% copper, 20% tin, traces of silver)
Associated artists: Brann Dailor, Tommy Clufetos, Chris Adler