Meinl 10" Byzance Polyphonic Splash

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Meinl 10" Byzance Polyphonic Splash

Meinl

10" Byzance Polyphonic Splash

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 557686
Brand: Meinl
Model: 10" Byzance Polyphonic Splash
Price: $185.90

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This Meinl Polyphonic splash is a fantastic addition for drummers needing quick, articulate accents. Its explosive response and shimmering wash work exceptionally well in modern pop, funk, and electronic music where precision and a unique sonic texture are key. It’s a relatively compact cymbal offering a lot of sonic personality.

Product Description

  • Meinl 10" Byzance Polyphonic Splash
  • Splash Cymbal
  • Size: 10"
  • Byzance Polyphonic Series
  • Traditional surface
  • Material: B-20 Bronze
  • Splash with thin edges and thicker
  • non-turned bell
  • Explosive response with short sustain
PROS
  • • The B-20 bronze alloy delivers a complex, shimmering wash of sound.
  • • Thin edges produce a remarkably quick, explosive response ideal for intricate rhythms.
  • • The heavier, unturned bell adds a focused, darker tonal center for definition.
  • • Meinl’s traditional surface lathing creates a consistently smooth and responsive playing surface.
CONS
  • • The short sustain limits its use in longer, wash-heavy passages.
  • • The thicker bell can be slightly less responsive than a fully thin cymbal.
  • • The Polyphonic series is premium-priced, a significant investment for a splash.

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Key Features

Size 10"
Material B-20 Bronze
Finish Traditional Surface Lathing
Sound Character Explosive, shimmering, complex, defined bell
Weight Thin

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Polyphonic offers a more complex, layered sound than the Classics, while it's less aggressive than the Intense series; it’s a middle ground for nuanced accents.
Yes, it provides a more consistent, slightly 'grippier' feel than fully lathed cymbals, and contributes to the cymbal’s responsiveness and quick decay.
Absolutely, the complex overtones and quick response make it very versatile for layering and creating unique textures in a recording environment.

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