Meinl 18" Byzance Medium Thin Crash
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Meinl
18" Byzance Medium Thin Crash
Product Info
Article Number:
151055
Brand:
Meinl
Model:
18" Byzance Medium Thin Crash
Category:
18" Crash Cymbals
Price:
$427.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Meinl Byzance is a beautifully crafted crash that really sings. It's got a gorgeous, warm wash with a quick, explosive attack, perfect for players looking for a refined and musical crash – especially great for jazz, fusion, and more nuanced styles where subtlety is key.
Product Description
- Meinl 18" Byzance Medium Thin Crash
- Thin 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 decay
PROS
- • Hand-hammered bronze delivers complex overtones and shimmering sustain
- • Medium-thin profile provides a responsive, explosive attack
- • Traditional finish enhances warmth and vintage-inspired character
- • Byzance series construction ensures consistent quality and durability
CONS
- • Higher price point positions it as a premium investment
- • Medium thin weight might be too light for heavier hitters
- • Sound leans towards warmer tones; lacks bright, cutting projection
Product Video
Key Features
Size
18 in
Material
B20 Bronze
Finish
Traditional
Sound Character
Warm, expressive, dynamic
Weight
Thin
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Medium Thin is noticeably lighter and quicker, offering a more explosive attack and shorter sustain than the Traditional, which is fuller and more resonant.
Like all hand-hammered cymbals, it’s possible, but Meinl’s quality control minimizes the risk. Proper care and avoiding extreme playing techniques will help preserve its integrity.
It’s versatile, but truly shines in genres needing a warm, articulate crash – think jazz, orchestral, fusion, and even softer rock where a bright, cutting sound isn’t desired.
