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MEINLByzance Mike Johnston Signature Transition Ride 21 in.

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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

A 21-inch B20 bronze ride built for crisp articulation, rapid decay, and quick shifts into open crashing.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Drummers who want defined ride patterns and open crashing from one cymbal
  • Jazz, funk, electronic, and R&B players
  • Players seeking a dark, complex tone with controlled wash

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Players seeking long sustain or abundant wash
  • Players who want an overpowering bell

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.

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Detail 01

Raw, unlathed finish

Supports the cymbal's dry, dark, and shimmering character.

Detail 02

Rapid decay

Keeps sustain short for articulate rhythmic clarity.

Detail 03

Balanced bell

Provides clear presence without overpowering the overall sound.

Detail 04

B20 bronze

Provides warm, shimmering sound with complex overtones and a wide dynamic range.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01Its raw, unlathed finish and specialized hammering produce a dry, shimmering sound with rapid decay.
  2. 02The bell is designed for clear, balanced tone rather than dominance.
  3. 03It is a 21-inch ride cymbal made from B20 bronze.
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Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01What size is the Transition Ride?

It is a 21-inch ride cymbal.

02What is it made from?

It is made from B20 bronze.

03Can it be used for both riding and crashing?

Yes. It is designed to move between articulate rhythm patterns and open crashing while retaining stick definition.

04What kind of sustain does it have?

It has rapid decay and short, articulate sustain.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

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