Hand hammered in Turkey from cast B20 bronze alloy — simply put, the Byzance 18" Extra Thin Hammered Crash will make you buzz when you hit it — the ultra-smooth, yet super trashy response is nothing short of “must-have”
Fully lathed surfaces — Byzance Traditional cymbals are fully lathed to give them a classic sound and look — some of the deeper hand hammer craters are visible, but the surface has been lathed down to smooth perfection for an effortless touch
Thin profile with extra deep hammering — large and deep hammer blows are added to create a darker and trashier tonality — the hammering in combination with the light weight and thin profile leaves this crash loaded with texture
Blossoming tonality — roaring to life and finding a comfortable spot in your mix, Byzance Traditional cymbals have a reactive touch that extends through any dynamic level you put them through
Modern versatility rooted in tradition — hand hammered into shape in Turkey using cast B20 bronze, Meinl Byzance cymbals are deeply rooted in traditional cymbal crafting methods, yet their old-world background is dialed-in to 21st century needs