Byzance Extra Dry Ride

Meinl Cymbals B22EDTR Byzance 22-Inch Extra Dry Thin Ride Cymbal (VIDEO)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 whole surface lacks the fine grooves from lathing to shorten and focus the sustain, boosting dry articulation and stick definitionUNHAMMERED BELL: retains a brighter, more ringing quality to cut through; this gives the cymbal a distinct shift in tone from bow to bellSIZE AND TYPE: 22" thin rideMODERN MEETS TRADITION: hand hammered with old-world techniques, designed for today’s demands