Meinl 18" Byzance Medium Crash
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Meinl
18" Byzance Medium Crash
Product Info
Article Number:
151056
Brand:
Meinl
Model:
18" Byzance Medium Crash
Category:
18" Crash Cymbals
Price:
$437.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Meinl Byzance Medium is a beautifully crafted crash that balances warmth and power. It’s got that classic, shimmering quality that cuts through a mix without being overly aggressive—perfect for players in jazz, funk, or anyone wanting a refined, musical crash. A real workhorse for versatile drumming.
Product Description
- Meinl 18" Byzance Medium Crash
- Medium Crash
- Byzance series
- Traditional finish
- Size: 18"
- Byzance cymbals are handmade in Turkey
- Refined and revised by Meinl
- Warm crash sound with enormous dynamic range
- Energetic
- exploding attack to loud
- assertive yet pleasant final notes
PROS
- • Hand-hammered B20 bronze delivers complex, shimmering overtones
- • Medium weight provides responsive crash and controlled sustain
- • Traditional finish enhances warmth and vintage character
- • Expansive dynamic range works well across diverse musical styles
CONS
- • Premium-priced, a significant investment for many drummers
- • Medium weight may lack sustain for some modern, splashy sounds
- • Traditional finish can be more prone to tarnishing than brighter finishes
Product Video
Key Features
Size
18 in
Material
B20 Bronze
Finish
Traditional
Sound Character
Warm, expressive, dynamic
Weight
Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Vintage has a more pronounced, aged character and a slightly darker, more washy tone, whereas this Medium retains more clarity and projection.
It requires occasional cleaning and polishing to prevent excessive tarnishing, but it’s manageable with standard cymbal care products.
While versatile, it's not ideal for extremely aggressive genres; a brighter, more cutting crash might be preferred for those styles.
