Meinl 20" Byzance Jazz Extra Thin R.
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Meinl
20" Byzance Jazz Extra Thin R.
Product Info
Article Number:
221845
Brand:
Meinl
Model:
20" Byzance Jazz Extra Thin R.
Category:
20" Ride Cymbals
Price:
$547.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Meinl Byzance Jazz Extra Thin Ride is a serious contender for jazz, small ensemble, and studio work. The incredibly refined sound and feel are truly special, offering a gorgeous wash and clear stick definition. It's a delicate cymbal, so treat it with care, but the payoff in tone is well worth it.
Product Description
- Meinl 20" Byzance Jazz Extra Thin Ride
- Ride Cymbal
- Byzance series
- Size: 20"
- Extra-thin finish
- Byzance cymbals are handmade in Turkey
- Refined and revised by Meinl
- Light
- ride cymbal with a dark
- uniform and multi-layered tonal structure
- Very long
- deep sustain
PROS
- • Exceptional clarity and wash for nuanced jazz playing.
- • Thin profile provides effortless stick control and responsiveness.
- • Hand-hammered lathing creates complex overtones and shimmer.
- • B20 bronze alloy delivers a warm, dark, and sophisticated tone.
CONS
- • Extra-thin nature makes it less durable for aggressive playing.
- • The dark tone may lack brilliance for brighter musical styles.
- • Premium-priced, a significant investment for many drummers.
Product Video
Key Features
Size
20 in
Material
B20 Bronze
Finish
Extra-thin
Sound Character
Dark, shimmering, complex
Bell Size
4.5 in
Weight
Thin
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Meinl offers a slightly darker, more complex tone with a more prominent shimmer, while the Zildjian tends to be a bit brighter and more focused.
While versatile, its dark and subtle character isn’t ideal for high-volume rock. It’ll work, but it won’t cut through like a brighter, heavier ride.
A lighter to medium weight stick with a nylon tip is recommended to preserve the cymbal's delicate nature and maximize its nuanced sound.
