Meinl 16"Byzance Medium Crash Brill.
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Meinl
16"Byzance Medium Crash Brill.
Product Info
Article Number:
221552
Brand:
Meinl
Model:
16"Byzance Medium Crash Brill.
Category:
16" Crash Cymbals
Price:
$372.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This 16in Byzance Medium Crash is a solid choice for drummers needing a focused, articulate crash. Its brilliant finish and medium weight give it a quick response and a bright, cutting sound that cuts through a mix – ideal for rock, pop, and funk where you need a defined crash without excessive wash.
Product Description
- Meinl 16"Byzance Medium Crash Brill.
- Medium Crash Cymbal
- Byzance series
- Size: 16"
- Brilliant design
- Bright
- assertive sound with a slightly longer sustain
- Material: B20 Bronze
- hand hammered
PROS
- • B20 bronze delivers a warm, complex overtone structure.
- • Hand-hammering creates a responsive, musical feel and wash.
- • Brilliant finish offers a bright, cutting initial attack.
- • Medium weight provides a good balance of sustain and control.
CONS
- • The bright sound may not suit darker, more mellow musical styles.
- • Byzance series is premium-priced, a significant investment.
- • Sustain, while present, isn't exceptionally long for a crash.
Product Video
Key Features
Size
16 in
Material
B20 Bronze
Finish
Brilliant
Sound Character
Bright, assertive with medium sustain
Weight
Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Traditional series is generally darker and more complex, whereas this Brilliant version prioritizes a brighter, more focused sound and a quicker attack.
Yes, you can see and feel the hammer marks, which contribute to the cymbal's responsiveness and unique sonic character; it's not a perfectly smooth, machine-lathed surface.
While it's a bright cymbal, careful stick selection and proper miking techniques can tame the volume; it's manageable with some finesse.
