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Meinl Byzance 18" Extra Dry China 1196g Paper-Thin B20 Hand Hammered B18EDCH
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Description
Meinl China Cymbal
Model: Byzance Extra Dry China - Made In Turkey
Era: Recent
B20 Bronze
Diameter: 18"
Weight: 1196g - Paper-Thin Weight
Traditional Finish
Original Ink Logos, Original Aged Patina
USA Shipping $25 / Worldwide $85 - Canada $75, Australia $95
Condition Description: EXC - Cymbal is in Excellent Condition with no Cracks, Hairlines, Keyholing, no damages
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Hand hammered in Turkey from cast B20 bronze alloy ��� the super dry and trashy Byzance 18��� Extra Dry China is a fiery cymbal that packs a powerful bite ��� elevate your crash-riding with its quick response and punctuate fills with ultra-trashy effects
Raw yet refined ��� Byzance Extra Dry cymbals appear to be raw, but their design and sound is highly refined through extensive hand hammering ��� this is one of the most intriguing voices within the Byzance family that attracts many drummers
Effortless sound ��� the thin weight of Byzance Extra Dry cymbals in combination with the dry surface puts them in a musical range that is useful in virtually any style ��� the underside of this cymbal is fully lathed to blend smoothness into its dry feel
Designed for power, nuance and definition ��� these cymbals punctuate while adding loads of texture with fine stick definition ��� at low volumes, they deliver an earthy, mellow sound, and they can reach explosive status when laying into them with intensity
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
Unique china with a dark, dirty sound that has a wide spectrum of frequencies. An explosive attack due to the medium thin weight and the partial lathing.
Extra Dry cymbals have big hammer marks which-in combination with the untreated, natural finish-enable an extremely dark sound with a short sustain. They exhibit dominant lows with an esoteric character.
This Meinl Byzance China cymbal is completely hand-hammered into shape and satisfies the highest demands of its users. Every Byzance cymbal is a piece of art and has its own unique sound characteristics which can never be duplicated.