Meinl 19" Byzance Extra Thin Crash
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Meinl
19" Byzance Extra Thin Crash
Product Info
Article Number:
533356
Brand:
Meinl
Model:
19" Byzance Extra Thin Crash
Category:
19" Crash Cymbals
Price:
$488.40
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This 19” Byzance Extra Thin is a gorgeous crash for players seeking a warm, musical sound with incredible sensitivity. It excels in quieter settings like jazz, acoustic, and intimate gigs where you need to shape your dynamics. It's a premium-priced cymbal, but the feel and tone are truly rewarding.
Product Description
- Meinl 19" Byzance Extra Thin Crash
- Crash Cymbal
- Size: 19"
- Byzance Series
- Thickness: Extra Thin Hammered
- Traditional model
- Byzance cymbals are handmade in Turkey
- Refined and reworked by Meinl
- Warm crash sound with an extremely wide dynamic range
- Energetic
- exploding in response and with loud decay behaviour
PROS
- • Exceptional responsiveness for nuanced playing and quiet dynamics.
- • Hammered finish provides complex overtones and shimmering sustain.
- • B20 bronze alloy delivers warm, dark tonal character.
- • Extra thin profile allows for effortless, fast crashes.
CONS
- • Extremely thin nature makes it susceptible to cracking with rough handling.
- • Limited volume range; struggles in very loud, high-energy settings.
- • High-end price point puts it out of reach for many beginner drummers.
Product Video
Key Features
Size
19"
Material
B20 Bronze
Finish
Hammered
Sound Character
Warm, dark, shimmering, explosive
Weight
Extra Thin
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Extra Thin has a noticeably warmer and more complex sound than the Traditional, with less initial attack and a longer, more shimmering decay.
While well-made, the extra-thin profile means careful handling is essential; it's better suited for more controlled playing environments.
It's not ideal for extremely loud rock or metal – it's better suited for more nuanced styles where its warmth and sensitivity can shine.
