Byzance Extra Dry Crash

Meinl Cymbals Byzance 18" Extra Dry Thin Crash — Made in Turkey — Hand Hammered B20 Bronze, 2-Year Warranty, (B18EDTC)HAND HAMMERED IN TURKEY: formed by artisans to refine thickness, shape, tone, and feel—each Byzance cymbal is truly one of a kindB20 BRONZE ALLOY: composed of 80% copper and 20% tin, this alloy produces a rich, complex sound with a wide dynamic range—perfect for nuanced playingRAW YET REFINED: Byzance Extra Dry cymbals are dry, fast, and trashy with deep complexity; the extensive hand hammering creates uneven thickness for organic overtonesLESS SUSTAIN AND WASH: the top surface lacks the fine grooves from lathing to shorten and focus the sustain, boosting dry articulation and stick definitionFULLY LATHED UNDERSIDE: opens the sound with a sharp attack and warm lows while giving the cymbal a softer feel under the stick; rides are left completely unlathed for even more definitionSIZE AND TYPE: 18" crashMODERN MEETS TRADITION: hand hammered with old-world techniques, designed for today’s demands