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Meinl Cymbals B16MC Byzance 16" Traditional Medium Crash Cymbalplay button

Meinl Cymbals B16MC Byzance 16" Traditional Medium Crash Cymbal

Matt Garstka Demos The Meinl Byzance Line of Cymbalsplay button

Matt Garstka Demos The Meinl Byzance Line of Cymbals

Meinl Cymbals B18MC Byzance 18" Traditional Medium Crash Cymbalplay button

Meinl Cymbals B18MC Byzance 18" Traditional Medium Crash Cymbal

Meinl Cymbals B20MC Byzance 20" Traditional Medium Crash Cymbalplay button

Meinl Cymbals B20MC Byzance 20" Traditional Medium Crash Cymbal

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The Meinl Byzance Medium Crash Traditional Cymbal provides a professional and versatile sound for drummers of all styles. Handcrafted from B20 bronze in Turkey, this 16" medium-thin crash cymbal delivers a bold, energetic attack with dark, complex undertones. Its fully lathed surface gives it a classic look and balanced, responsive touch. The Byzance medium crash blossoms with a powerful, musical roar that cuts through mixes and extends through dynamic levels.

Traditional Craftsmanship Meets Modern Versatility

Rooted in traditional cymbal-making methods, this crash is hammered into shape using techniques perfected over generations. Yet its tone is tailored to contemporary drumming needs, suiting rock, jazz, pop, latin and beyond. This fusion of old-world artistry and 21st-century performance makes for an instrument with timeless appeal.

Explosive Power With Nuanced Control

The Byzance Medium Crash erupts with an energetic attack, then opens into a singing, shimmering sustain. Its medium-thin weight provides enough power and volume to cut through a mix, while remaining responsive to a drummer's dynamics. A light touch will yield a delicate, muted crash; a forceful hit produces a roaring wash of sound. This balance of power and control gives drummers an exceptionally versatile instrument.

Handcrafted Tone and Timeless Looks

The Byzance Medium Crash is carefully handcrafted to produce a musical, resonant tone. It is hammered into a precise shape, then lathed to a smooth finish, allowing the deeper hammer marks to remain visible. This combination of hammering and lathing techniques results in an instrument with visual depth and tonal complexity. The B20 bronze material provides warmth, nuance and projection.

MEINL Byzance Medium Crash Traditional Cymbal 20 in.
MEINL Byzance Medium Crash Traditional Cymbal 20 in.
MEINL Byzance Medium Crash Traditional Cymbal 20 in.

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  • B20 bronze alloy
  • Hand hammered into shape
  • Utmost in musicality
  • Extensive range

collapse expand iconWarranty

One year replacement, parts, and labor warranty on all percussion products.

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