MEINL Byzance Mike Johnston Signature Transition Ride 21 in.

Meinl's Byzance Mike Johnston Signature Transition Ride is designed for musicians seeking a responsive yet distinctive ride cymbal. This 21" ride features a raw, unlathed finish and specialized hammering that produces a dark, complex tone with crisp articulation and rapid decay. The Transition Ride enables drummers to seamlessly transition between articulate rhythm patterns and open crashing without losing stick definition. Its bell provides clear, balanced tone that cuts through at all volume levels without overpowering the overall sound. The Byzance line from Meinl is crafted from B20 bronze for professional quality and sound.

Seamless Transitions Between Articulation and Crashing

The Meinl Transition Ride lives up to its name, enabling drummers to effortlessly move between articulate rhythm patterns and open crashing. Its specialized hammering and raw finish produce a tone that is simultaneously dry and shimmering with a quick decay, allowing for clear sticking that can instantly open up into a crash without losing definition. This versatile quality makes the Transition Ride an ideal choice for genres like jazz, funk, electronic and R&B that call for dynamic, responsive cymbals.

Dark, Complex Tone with Crisp Clarity

Beneath its raw, unlathed surface, the Transition Ride resonates with a dark, esoteric tone that is surprisingly crisp. Its hammering produces overtones that sing and shimmer before decaying rapidly, resulting in a short, articulate sustain that provides rhythmic clarity without an overabundance of wash. You will appreciate how this rich, nuanced tone cuts through at all volume levels while retaining musicality.

Bell Provides Balanced Presence

The Transition Ride features a bell that is present without being overpowering, providing balanced tone and control across the cymbal's wide dynamic range. At lower volumes, the bell speaks with a clear, cutting sound. As volume increases, the bell remains an integral part of the overall tone rather than dominating it. This quality, combined with the cymbal's raw finish and specialized hammering, results in a ride that is both highly articulate and musically complex.

Professional Quality B20 Bronze

Like all cymbals in Meinl's Byzance series, the Mike Johnston Signature Transition Ride is crafted from B20 bronze, a professional-grade alloy that produces rich, musical tone. B20 bronze gives the Transition Ride a warm, shimmering sound with complex overtones and a wide dynamic range. This high-quality material and expert craftsmanship are hallmarks of Meinl that drummers have relied on for decades.