Meinl 19" Byzance Foundry Reserve CR

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Meinl 19" Byzance Foundry Reserve CR

Meinl

19" Byzance Foundry Reserve CR

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 503765
Brand: Meinl
Model: 19" Byzance Foundry Reserve CR
Price: $559.90

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The Meinl Foundry Reserve CR is a seriously gorgeous cymbal. Its warm, dark tone and quick response make it surprisingly adaptable across genres, though it really shines in jazz, Latin, and soulful settings. This is a premium-priced investment for the discerning player seeking a truly hand-crafted sound.

Product Description

  • Meinl 19" Byzance Foundry Reserve CR
  • Crash cymbal
  • Size: 19"
  • Byzance Foundry Reserve Series
  • Material: B20 Bronze
  • Traditional finish
  • Extra large hammer blows
  • Warm
  • dark and complex sound
  • Fast response with shortened sustain
  • Suitable for a wide range of musical styles
  • Hammered and turned by hand
  • Made in Turkey according to traditional forging techniques
  • Including a pair of Meinl sticks
  • cotton gloves and certificate
PROS
  • • Exceptional B20 bronze tonal complexity; warm, dark, and musical.
  • • Hand-hammering creates a beautifully nuanced, responsive wash.
  • • Fast attack and shortened sustain offer surprising versatility.
  • • Foundry Reserve series represents Meinl's peak craftsmanship.
CONS
  • • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many drummers.
  • • Darker sound may not suit brighter musical genres like metal.
  • • Hammering introduces slight variations, impacting consistency.

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Key Features

Size 19 in
Material B20 Bronze
Finish Traditional
Sound Character Warm, dark, complex, responsive
Weight Medium

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Frequently Asked Questions

Foundry Reserve cymbals receive more intensive hand-hammering and turning, resulting in a more complex and nuanced tonal character than the standard Byzance series.
While it provides a fast response, the shorter sustain might not be ideal for styles heavily reliant on long, shimmering crashes, but it excels for quick, articulated patterns.
No, each Foundry Reserve cymbal possesses unique tonal characteristics due to the hand-hammering process – this is part of their charm and individuality.

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