Detail 01
Thin weight
Opens fast at low stick force and decays quickly. Less volume and less sustain than a medium crash.
Product detailSKU #1274115064654
MEINLByzance Extra Dry Thin Crash Traditional Cymbal 16 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
16" thin crash with the Extra Dry lathing pattern — dark, dry, trashy. For drummers who want a fast crash that gets out of the way.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Low-volume rooms where a bright crash overpowers everything
- Jazz, indie, and studio work needing a short decay
- Drummers stacking cymbals for trashy, choked accents
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Loud rock or metal — thin crashes wash out and can crack
- Players wanting a bright, sustained, glassy crash
- Anyone needing one crash to cover every volume level
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Extra Dry finish
The hammering and lathing kill overtones, giving a dark, dry, papery voice instead of a shimmering wash.
Detail 03
16 inch diameter
Quick response and moderate volume. Small enough to sit close to the snare without crowding your ride.
Detail 04
Traditional finish
Fully lathed surface, so it's a touch more open and blends better than a raw, unlathed cymbal.
Detail 05
B20 Byzance series
Cast bronze, hand-hammered, so each piece varies slightly in pitch and character.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Sold as a single cymbal — no stand, felt, or sleeve included
- 02Thin cymbals crack if you hit the edge flat; strike with a glancing blow
- 03Dry cymbals sound quieter in a room than they do on recordings
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this loud enough for a rock gig?
Not really. A 16" thin Extra Dry is built for a fast, dark accent, not for cutting through a loud band. For rock volume, look at a medium or thin-medium crash.
02What does Extra Dry actually mean?
Heavy hammering and a specific lathing pattern that removes overtones. The result is dark and short — more of a trashy "pap" than a ringing wash.
03Can I use it as a crash-ride?
No. At 16" and thin, it has almost no stick definition and will wash out under a steady pattern. Use a heavier 20"+ cymbal for that.
04Does each cymbal sound the same?
No. These are cast and hand-hammered, so pitch and character vary piece to piece. Two 16" models can sound noticeably different.
Reference
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