Meinl 20" Byzance Medium Crash

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Meinl 20" Byzance Medium Crash

Meinl

20" Byzance Medium Crash

5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 111376
Brand: Meinl
Model: 20" Byzance Medium Crash
Price: $548.90

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This Byzance Medium crash is a serious contender for players seeking a warm, responsive crash with a big sound. It’s a beautifully crafted cymbal that excels in rock, pop, and orchestral settings where a refined, explosive sound is needed – perfect for players wanting a professional-grade crash without going full-on vintage pricing.

Product Description

  • Meinl 20" Byzance Medium Crash
  • Medium Crash Cymbal
  • Size: 20"
  • Byzance series
  • Traditional model
  • Byzance cymbals are handmade in Turkey
  • Refined and reworked by Meinl
  • Warm crash sound with an extremely wide dynamic range
  • Energetic
  • exploding attack with a loud
  • powerful and pleasant decay
PROS
  • • Hand-hammered B20 bronze delivers complex overtones and warmth
  • • Wide dynamic range responds beautifully to subtle and powerful playing
  • • The medium weight provides a controlled, explosive crash without being brittle
  • • Meinl’s reworking ensures consistent quality and excellent musicality
CONS
  • • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many drummers
  • • The medium weight might feel slightly heavy for some smaller players
  • • While versatile, it leans towards warmer styles; lacks extreme brightness

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Key Features

Size 20 in
Material B20 Bronze
Finish Brushed/Lathed
Sound Character Warm, Explosive, Musical
Weight Medium

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Traditional offers a slightly more raw, less refined sound, while this reworked version has a smoother, more musical decay.
While manageable, a lighter crash might be more forgiving for beginners; this weight is better suited for those with some playing experience.
Yes, the brushed finish slightly reduces overall projection compared to a fully lathed cymbal, prioritizing warmth and complexity over maximum volume.

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