Meinl 20" Byzance Foundry Reserve R

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Meinl 20" Byzance Foundry Reserve R

Meinl

20" Byzance Foundry Reserve R

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 456943
Brand: Meinl
Model: 20" Byzance Foundry Reserve R
Price: $657.80

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The Foundry Reserve R is a beautifully crafted ride that excels in creating a sophisticated, dark atmosphere. It's perfect for jazz, neo-soul, and anyone seeking a nuanced and expressive ride cymbal – though its darker tone isn’t ideal for everything. The hand-hammering truly shines through, making each cymbal a unique work of art.

Product Description

  • Meinl 20" Byzance Foundry Reserve R
  • Ride Cymbal
  • Size: 20"
  • Byzance Foundry Reserve Series
  • B20 bronze
  • Traditional finish
  • Extra large hammer strikes
  • Warm
  • dark and nuanced sound
  • Dry attack
  • Clear stick definition
  • Can be used for a variety of music styles
  • Hammered and turned by hand
  • Unique units made according to traditional blacksmithing techniques in Turkey
  • Includes a pair of Meinl sticks
  • cotton gloves and certificate
PROS
  • • Exceptional dark, nuanced wash with a controlled, dry attack.
  • • Hand-hammered construction provides unique sonic complexity and character.
  • • B20 bronze delivers a warm, full tone suitable for diverse genres.
  • • Large hammer strikes create a responsive and articulate stick definition.
CONS
  • • The dark sound profile might be too subdued for brighter musical styles.
  • • Premium-priced, making it a significant investment for many drummers.
  • • Relatively heavy weight can lead to fatigue during extended playing.

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Key Features

Size 20 in
Material B20 bronze
Finish Traditional
Sound Character Warm, dark, nuanced, dry
Bell Size 8.5 in
Weight 2300 g

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Foundry Reserve R is generally darker and more complex, with a drier attack, compared to the more shimmering and cutting Traditional R.
It's more accurately described as a minimally lathed finish, retaining much of the hammer marks and hand-worked texture for a complex sound.
While the weight isn't excessive, less experienced players might find it a bit tiring to control initially, but it’s manageable with proper technique.

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