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Meinl 19" Byzance Medium Thin Crash

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Meinl 19" Byzance Medium Thin Crash

Meinl

19" Byzance Medium Thin Crash

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 111373
Brand: Meinl
Model: 19" Byzance Medium Thin Crash
Category: 19" Crash Cymbals
Price: $504.90

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This Meinl Byzance Medium Thin is a beautifully crafted crash – it’s got a really gorgeous, warm tone with a surprising amount of projection. It's perfect for players in jazz, fusion, or anyone looking for a refined, musical crash that responds beautifully to subtle dynamics. It's a serious upgrade for intermediate to advanced players.

Product Description

  • Meinl 19" Byzance Medium Thin Crash
  • Thin Crash Cymbal
  • Byzance Series
  • Medium
  • Traditional finish
  • Size: 19"
  • Byzance cymbals are handmade in Turkey
  • Refined and revised by Meinl
  • Warm crash sound with an extremely wide dynamic range
  • Energetic
  • explosive response with loud decay
PROS
  • • Exceptional responsiveness across a wide dynamic range.
  • • The B20 bronze alloy delivers a warm, complex overtone profile.
  • • Traditional finish enhances the cymbal's natural resonance and character.
  • • Thin design allows for expressive swells and nuanced playing.
CONS
  • • The medium thin weight might be too light for heavier hitters.
  • • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many drummers.
  • • While versatile, it excels in softer genres, less suited for aggressive metal.

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Key Features

Size 19 in
Material B20 Bronze
Finish Traditional
Sound Character Warm, expressive, nuanced
Weight Medium Thin

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Medium Thin has a lighter weight and thinner profile, resulting in a quicker response and more washy sound compared to the Traditional’s more robust, projecting tone.
Yes, the traditional finish lacks a protective coating, so it will naturally develop a patina and show signs of use, which many players find adds to its character.
It truly shines in genres like jazz, fusion, and acoustic music where a warm, expressive crash is desired; it's not the ideal choice for very aggressive, high-volume styles.

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