MEINL Byzance Traditional Extra Thin Hammered Crash Cymbal

The Meinl 18" Byzance Extra Thin Hammered Crash delivers a delightfully smooth and warm character with a wide spread and long sustain. This cymbal's mid-bright timbre is a sure fit for nearly any genre, including rock, pop, fusion, jazz, funk, R&B, reggae and world music. Drummers are quite impressed with the Meinl 18" Byzance Extra Thin Hammered Crash, and you will be, too.

Extremely Lightweight Yet Robust

The Meinl 18" Byzance Extra Thin Hammered Crash is an exceptionally lightweight cymbal. Yet its B20 bronze alloy delivers a robust tone with a wide frequency range and lengthy sustain. The thinner profile also allows for a rapid response and full wash of sound.

Dark and Trashy Sound

If you long for dark, trashy accents, look no further. The Meinl 18" Byzance Extra Thin Hammered Crash exhibits a delightfully complex timbre with undertones of warmth and smoothness. Its extensive hammering patterns result in shimmering and trashy highlights. The spread is wide, the sustain lengthy and the overall impression one of musicality and nuance.

Versatile and Expressive

The Meinl 18" Byzance Extra Thin Hammered Crash blends beautifully into a wide range of musical settings. Its dark, trashy sound lends itself equally well to rock, jazz, funk and world genres. Drummers will appreciate its sensitive and responsive nature, allowing for intricate cymbal work and highly expressive playing styles. The Extra Thin Hammered Crash helps drummers create a personalized sound and put their own signature on recordings and live performances.

Premium Turkish Cymbal Craftsmanship

Like all Meinl Byzance cymbals, the 18" Extra Thin Hammered Crash are handcrafted using traditional cymbal-smithing techniques. Skilled artisans hand hammer the B20 bronze alloy into shape and hand lathe the cymbal to achieve a musical, deeply complex tone. The result is a premium instrument with a voice all its own.