Meinl 16" Byzance Dual China
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Meinl
16" Byzance Dual China
Product Info
Article Number:
483036
Brand:
Meinl
Model:
16" Byzance Dual China
Category:
16" China Cymbals
Price:
$383.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Meinl Dual China is a beautifully crafted cymbal, offering a unique blend of dry and brilliant tones. It’s fantastic for drummers seeking a controlled, articulate China sound—ideal for modern pop, funk, or situations where a less bombastic China is needed. The hammering adds a real touch of class.
Product Description
- Meinl 16" Byzance Dual China
- Dual China Cymbal
- Size: 16"
- Material: B20 Bronze
- Hand-hammered
- Extra Dry (natural) and Brilliant finish
- Exciting contrast between Extra Dry and Brilliant finish due to the combination of hammering and turning
- Thin
- fast decaying cymbal with deep basic tone
PROS
- • B20 bronze delivers warm, complex overtones and sustain.
- • Dual finish creates a unique, dynamic sonic contrast.
- • Thin profile provides a quick response and controlled decay.
- • Hand-hammering adds character and a refined, musical wash.
CONS
- • The 'Extra Dry' character can be a little too muted for some styles.
- • Price point positions it as a premium-priced investment.
- • Limited versatility compared to more general-purpose China cymbals.
Product Video
Key Features
Size
16 in
Material
B20 Bronze
Finish
Extra Dry & Brilliant
Sound Character
Fast, Dry, Deep Basic Tone
Weight
Thin
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Frequently Asked Questions
The contrasting finishes create a more complex vibration, resulting in a faster initial attack and a more nuanced decay compared to a single-finish cymbal.
While it can handle some intensity, its 'Extra Dry' character is better suited for more controlled dynamics; it won't deliver the raw power of a larger, more traditionally-voiced China.
Unlike the more common 'Trash' China, the Dual China prioritizes a more refined, musical tone with less chaotic overtones, offering a more controlled and versatile sound.
