Meinl 18" Byzance Dual China

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Meinl 18" Byzance Dual China

Meinl

18" Byzance Dual China

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 483037
Brand: Meinl
Model: 18" Byzance Dual China
Price: $427.90

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This Meinl Dual China is a beautifully crafted cymbal offering a really interesting sonic blend. The combination of a dry, muted area with a bright, shimmering edge gives you a lot of expressive possibilities – perfect for modern, nuanced playing styles or adding a unique flavor to more traditional setups. It’s a high-end option, but the quality and versatility are undeniable.

Product Description

  • Meinl 18" Byzance Dual China
  • Dual China cymbal
  • Size: 18"
  • 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 tone
PROS
  • • B20 bronze delivers a complex, warm core tone.
  • • Dual finish creates a unique, dynamic sonic contrast.
  • • Thin profile provides quick response and fast decay.
  • • Meinl’s hammering imparts character and musicality.
CONS
  • • Premium-priced, a significant investment for many drummers.
  • • The dry/bright contrast might be too subtle for some.
  • • Can be fragile; requires careful handling and protection.

Product Video

Key Features

Size 18 in
Material B20 bronze
Finish Extra Dry & Brilliant
Sound Character Dry, Brilliant, Fast Decay, Deep Tone
Weight Thin

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Frequently Asked Questions

The dry finish dampens projection, while the brilliant finish boosts it, creating a more nuanced and controlled sound than a standard China.
While it's responsive, the thin profile and B20 bronze make it better suited for mid-level dynamics; excessive force could damage it.
The Dual China offers a more complex and nuanced sound than the Traditional’s straightforward crash, and more versatility than the Rock China’s aggressive, focused tone.

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