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MEINLByzance Traditional Extra Thin Hammered Crash Cymbal - 22 in.

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MEINL Byzance Traditional Extra Thin Hammered Crash Cymbal - 22 in.
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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

A handcrafted 22-inch extra-thin crash with a dark, trashy voice, wide spread, and long sustain.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Drummers wanting an expressive, easily opened crash
  • Gigging and studio players
  • Players seeking a dark, shimmering wash of overtones

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Players seeking a short-sustain crash
  • Players who need a high-volume cymbal

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.

MEINL Byzance Traditional Extra Thin Hammered Crash Cymbal - 22 in. construction detail

Detail 01

B20 bronze

The cymbal is crafted from B20 bronze.

Detail 02

Extra thin

The cymbal has an extremely light weight.

Detail 03

Hand hammered and lathed

It is shaped with traditional hand-hammering techniques and lathed.

Detail 04

Long sustain

The crash blooms into a sustained wash of overtones.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01This is the 22-inch version of the Byzance Traditional Extra Thin Hammered Crash.
  2. 02Its extra-light weight, extensive hammering, and long sustain create a broad, washy response.
  3. 03The stated volume is medium.
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Product questions

Before you decide

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

01What size is this crash cymbal?

This model is 22 inches.

02What is it made from?

It is crafted from B20 bronze.

03How does it sound?

It is described as dark and trashy, with warm, rich high-midrange character, wide spread, and a shimmering wash of overtones.

04Is it suitable for studio and live use?

Yes. The supplied description states it is made for gig or studio sessions and fits a wide range of musical settings.

Reference

Full specifications

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