Meinl 18" Byzance Med. Thin Crash B.

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Meinl 18" Byzance Med. Thin Crash B.

Meinl

18" Byzance Med. Thin Crash B.

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 221555
Brand: Meinl
Model: 18" Byzance Med. Thin Crash B.
Price: $437.80

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This Meinl Byzance Med. Thin Crash is a real workhorse—it’s got that classic, musical crash sound with a nice, clear stick definition. It’s a great all-around crash for a wide range of genres, particularly suited for those seeking a balanced and expressive sound without excessive volume. A solid choice for gigging musicians and studio players.

Product Description

  • Meinl 18" Byzance Med. Thin Crash B.
  • Medium Thin Crash Cymbal
  • Byzance series
  • Size: 18"
  • Brilliant finish
  • Very balanced mix of dynamic response
  • Deep basic tone with brilliant highs
  • Material: B20 Bronze
  • hand-hammered
PROS
  • • B20 bronze provides a warm, complex foundational tone.
  • • Hammering creates responsive, musical wash and articulation.
  • • Medium thin profile offers a quick, clear decay and excellent stick definition.
  • • Brilliant finish enhances shimmering highs and projection.
CONS
  • • The medium weight might feel a little heavy for some players.
  • • While versatile, it’s not ideal for extremely aggressive or dry playing styles.
  • • The price point places it in a premium-priced category.

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Key Features

Size 18 in
Material B20 Bronze
Finish Brilliant
Sound Character Balanced, deep tone with bright highs
Weight Medium

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Frequently Asked Questions

It sits nicely in the Byzance line, offering a more balanced response than the thinner crashes, but with more musicality than the heavier ones.
Absolutely; the hand-hammering creates a very responsive and musical wash, adding complexity and articulation to the overall sound.
While it can handle a decent amount of volume, its balanced nature and relatively quick decay make it better suited for genres needing a more musical, less aggressively cutting crash.

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