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Meinl 12" Byzance Splash Traditional

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Meinl 12" Byzance Splash Traditional

Meinl

12" Byzance Splash Traditional

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 167208
Brand: Meinl
Model: 12" Byzance Splash Traditional
Category: 12" Splash Cymbals
Price: $207.90

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The Meinl Byzance Traditional 12 in splash is a beautifully crafted cymbal, offering a classic, warm splash with a quick response. It’s ideal for players seeking a traditional sound for jazz, orchestral, or quieter studio settings where a bright, cutting splash isn't desired. It’s a really well-made splash that delivers a lot of character for the price.

Product Description

  • Meinl 12" Byzance Splash Traditional
  • Splash Cymbal
  • Size: 12"
  • Byzance Series
  • Traditional finish
  • Beautifully spreading splash cymbal with fast response
  • Expressive and blurry
  • Highly traditional sound
  • Material: B20 Bronze
  • hand-hammered
PROS
  • • B20 bronze delivers warm, complex overtones and sustain.
  • • Traditional hand-hammering creates a uniquely responsive wash.
  • • Fast attack and expressive blurry quality for dynamic playing.
  • • Excellent articulation for intricate patterns and delicate accents.
CONS
  • • Traditional finish can be prone to tarnishing requiring occasional cleaning.
  • • Limited tonal versatility compared to more complex Byzance models.
  • • The medium weight may feel slightly heavy for some drummers.

Product Video

Key Features

Size 12 in
Material B20 Bronze
Finish Traditional
Sound Character Warm, washy, expressive
Weight Medium

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Traditional finish retains more of the bronze’s natural character, resulting in a warmer, more complex tone with more overtones, whereas a Brilliant finish tends to be brighter and more focused.
While it's versatile, the Byzance Traditional splash isn’t designed for the aggressive volume of heavier genres; its nuanced sound gets lost.
The Dark series is even more mellow and controlled, offering a darker, more muted sound, while this Traditional model retains more clarity and projection.

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