Meinl 18" Byzance Dark Crash
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Meinl
18" Byzance Dark Crash
Product Info
Article Number:
221809
Brand:
Meinl
Model:
18" Byzance Dark Crash
Category:
18" Crash Cymbals
Price:
$437.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Meinl 18in Byzance Dark is a serious player's crash. It’s built for drummers who want a really controlled, dark sound—think jazz, orchestral, or even softer rock. If you're looking for subtlety and a beautifully nuanced response, this is a fantastic choice.
Product Description
- Meinl 18" Byzance Dark Crash
- Dark Crash Cymbal
- Byzance series
- Size: 18"
- Dark (natural) performance
- Extremely dry
- deep sound with very little treble
- Material: B20 Bronze
- Hand hammered
PROS
- • Exceptional dark, dry tone ideal for nuanced musicality
- • B20 bronze construction delivers complex overtones when played harder
- • Hand-hammering creates a refined, responsive feel and wash
- • Meinl’s Byzance Dark series offers a consistent, high-quality build
CONS
- • The very dry sound isn't suitable for brighter, more cutting genres
- • Premium-priced, a significant investment for many drummers
- • Limited projection compared to brighter, thinner crash cymbals
Product Video
Key Features
Size
18 in
Material
B20 Bronze
Finish
Dark (natural, hand-hammered)
Sound Character
Extremely dry, deep, minimal treble
Weight
Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Byzance Dark is significantly drier and darker, with less sustain and a more muted response compared to the brighter, more complex Traditional series.
Absolutely, the hammering creates a more responsive and slightly softer feel than a machine-latted cymbal, adding to the overall nuanced playability.
While it can be used, the dark and dry nature won’t provide the cutting, bright sound often preferred in those genres; it might get lost in the mix.
