UPC 840553005196

• HAND HAMMERED IN TURKEY FROM B20 BRONZE ALLOY: The dry, yet filling sound of the Byzance 20" Extra Dry Medium Ride is rooted in the age-old techniques of creating a hammered Turkish cymbal. With an unrivaled vintage sound and look, the musicality of Byzance Extra Dry Thin Rides is nothing short of "must have".
• LIGHT SHIMMER WITH AN EARTHY GROWL: Your stick will bounce freely on the top of the unlathed surface, creating a light shimmering effect that fills the mid to high sonic range. Behind that, an earthy growl from the hand hammered, raw finish gives these ride cymbals a sound that's chock-full of character.
• HEAVY MIDS AND DARK LOWS: The great thing about hand hammered Turkish cymbals is that each one is completely unique, but the overall nature of them is typically earthy and darker. This of course comes into play with the Byzance Extra Dry Medium Rides. Their hint of luster is matched with the perfect blend of dark undertones.
• MODERN VERSATILITY ROOTED IN TRADITION: Byzance Extra Dry cymbals have become an immensely popular choice among top recording and touring artists, as well as clinicians and students. The ability these cymbals have to increase a sense of musicality on the drum kit makes them highly sought after.
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The BYZANCE EXTRA DRY MEDIUM RIDE is an extremely musical cymbal with dry stick definition and an outstanding short sustain. Its unlathed surface and big hammer strokes produce a dry and warm sound in a low frequency range. MEINL BYZANCE CYMBALS are completely hand hammered into shape and satisfy the highest demands. Every Byzance cymbal is a piece of art and has its own unique sound characteristics which can never be duplicated. EXTRA DRY cymbals have big hammer marks which in combination with the untreated, natural finish enable an extremely dark sound with a short sustain. Dominant lows with an esoteric character.