Meinl 16" Byzance Vintage Crash
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Meinl
16" Byzance Vintage Crash
Product Info
Article Number:
308283
Brand:
Meinl
Model:
16" Byzance Vintage Crash
Category:
16" Crash Cymbals
Price:
$372.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Meinl Byzance Vintage 16 in crash is a beautifully voiced cymbal, offering a warm, complex tone with a gentle decay. It’s a fantastic choice for jazz, orchestral, or any genre where a vintage, nuanced crash is desired—especially players who appreciate a responsive, expressive feel.
Product Description
- Meinl 16" Byzance Vintage Crash
- Crash Cymbals
- 16" Byzance series
- Vintage crash
- Sandblasted surface
- Large hammered surfaces on thin material are what characterise this crash cymbal. The result is a deep
- soft crash along with a soft and rounded decay behaviour
PROS
- • Warm, complex wash with a beautifully rounded decay.
- • Hammering creates a responsive, musical feel under the stick.
- • Sandblasted surface delivers a vintage aesthetic and tone.
- • Thin profile allows for expressive swells and quieter playing.
CONS
- • Limited projection; not ideal for very loud, aggressive styles.
- • Can be overly dark sounding for brighter musical contexts.
- • The vintage finish is prone to tarnishing and requires care.
Product Video
Key Features
Size
16 in
Material
B20 Bronze
Finish
Sandblasted
Sound Character
Dark, Warm, Washed
Weight
Thin
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Meinl has a slightly darker, warmer tone and a more pronounced wash compared to the Zildjian, which tends to be brighter and more direct.
While thin, the B20 bronze construction provides sufficient durability for regular gigging; however, it’s not a cymbal to be abused.
It's usable, but its darker tone and softer attack might get lost in a loud rock mix; a brighter, more cutting crash would be better suited.
