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Meinl Cymbals B20EDMR Byzance 20" Extra Dry Medium Ride Cymbal

Meinl Cymbals B20EDMR Byzance 20" Extra Dry Medium Ride Cymbal

Matt Garstka Demos The Meinl Byzance Line of Cymbals

Matt Garstka Demos The Meinl Byzance Line of Cymbals

Meinl Cymbals B22EDMR Byzance 22" Extra Dry Medium Ride Cymbal

Meinl Cymbals B22EDMR Byzance 22" Extra Dry Medium Ride Cymbal

20" Byzance Extra Dry Medium Ride

20" Byzance Extra Dry Medium Ride

MEINL

Description

Extremely musical ride cymbal with ultra-dry stick definition and an outstanding short sustain. Unlathed surface and big hammer strokes produce a dry and warm sound in a low frequency range.

Dark and dirty. These are the words that describe the Byzance Extra-Dry cymbals. The surface is completely unlathed and untreated (crashes are lathed on the bottom). Just raw hand-hammered bronze--for a raw earthy sound. There is no wash. The extremely short sustain and stick definition come from the deep hammer marks layered with a more traditional hammering. Smoky sound, buttery feel and a 2-year warranty. Use for studio, fusion, Latin, R&B, country, rock, jazz and pop.
MEINL Byzance Extra Dry Medium Ride Traditional Cymbal 20 in.
MEINL Byzance Extra Dry Medium Ride Traditional Cymbal 20 in.
MEINL Byzance Extra Dry Medium Ride Traditional Cymbal 20 in.

Features

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

Warranty

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

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Reviewed by 5 customers

  • I love this cymbal

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byMilt

    fromHebron, Ky

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Guitar Center is so easy to deal with. Great products, prices and excellent service.

  • Great product

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted9 years ago

    byLili

    fromundisclosed

    Excellent sound

  • Beautiful Cymbal!

    5

    submitted13 years ago

    bysean lynch

    fromtexas

    This Ride cymbal is an absolute beauty. Unfortunately there are not many music shops that carry Meinl cymbals. I took a gamble on this one when I found it on ebay used on another music companies website. I had heard many MyCymbal.com clips and was satisfied although I did not hear a clip of the particular cymbal I was buying. When it arrived in the mail, I played it and fell in love with it. The following day I played two gigs with it and every musician I played with commented on the beautiful articulation of the cymbal. Very dry and the bell is natural, earthy and cutting. Both gigs I played jazz. One combo and one big band. I played an Earth, Wind and Fire Set big band set and it did the job quite well. Besides the internet clips, If you need a comparison of how this cymbal sounds, listen to Jack Dejohnette's main ride on the 'Live At The Blue Note' recordings. Extremely dry, articulate, driving. This cymbal can be used with any genre. I believe this cymbal is the equivalent of zildjian's special dry ride but this cymbal is just less 'metallic' sounding. I highly recommend this cymbal to any musician/drummer who is serious about playing and complimenting the musicians around them.

  • Excellent!

    5

    submitted14 years ago

    byMark Hovland

    fromBismarck ND

    One of the best dry rides out there. Great bell with a nice dry ride and washy crash. Check out youtube for a soundclip. Highly recommend!

  • Great ride

    5

    submitted16 years ago

    byDante Espinoza

    fromWhittier,Californa

    I got this cymbal for my birthday and boy was I impressed.Everything about this cymbal is great the bell, bow , and the crash.It has a very unique look because it is unlathered.Anyways this is a great cymbal.

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