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Meinl 18" Byzance Thin Crash Brill.

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Meinl 18" Byzance Thin Crash Brill.

Meinl

18" Byzance Thin Crash Brill.

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 221559
Brand: Meinl
Model: 18" Byzance Thin Crash Brill.
Category: 18" Crash Cymbals
Price: $437.80

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This Meinl Byzance Thin is a beautifully responsive crash – really quick and articulate. It’s perfect for players needing a bright, cutting cymbal for genres like funk, jazz, or modern pop where you want a crisp, immediate response. Just be aware that its short sustain means it’s not ideal for long, drawn-out washes.

Product Description

  • Meinl 18" Byzance Thin Crash Brill.
  • Thin Crash Cymbal
  • Byzance series
  • Size: 18"
  • Brilliant finish
  • Very low foundation
  • Extremely fast dynamic response
  • short sustain
  • Material: B20 Bronze
  • hand-hammered
PROS
  • • B20 bronze delivers complex, shimmering overtones.
  • • Thin profile ensures incredibly fast and responsive stick definition.
  • • Hand-hammering creates a nuanced, musical wash and articulation.
  • • Brilliant finish enhances clarity and projection in a mix.
CONS
  • • Short sustain limits its effectiveness for swelling, cinematic passages.
  • • High-end price point makes it a significant investment.
  • • Brilliant finish shows fingerprints and requires more diligent care.

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Key Features

Size 18 in
Material B20 Bronze
Finish Brilliant
Sound Character Bright, shimmering, quick response
Weight Thin

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Meinl has a slightly more complex overtone series and quicker response, while the Zildjian A tends to be a bit more focused and controlled in its sound.
Yes, the highly polished surface shows fingerprints easily, requiring regular cleaning to maintain its appearance – it’s part of the aesthetic trade-off for that bright sound.
Like all thin cymbals, it requires careful handling and proper mounting to prevent cracking, but the B20 bronze offers good durability relative to other thin models.

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