Meinl 20" Byzance Polyphonic Crash

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Meinl 20" Byzance Polyphonic Crash

Meinl

20" Byzance Polyphonic Crash

4.4 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 533355
Brand: Meinl
Model: 20" Byzance Polyphonic Crash
Price: $537.90

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This Meinl Polyphonic is a beautifully voiced crash, offering a darker, more complex sound than many standard crashes. It’s fantastic for players in jazz, orchestral, or more nuanced contemporary genres who want a quick response and shimmering, swirling textures—it really adds something special to the mix.

Product Description

  • Meinl 20" Byzance Polyphonic Crash
  • Polyphonic Crash Cymbal
  • Size: 20"
  • Byzance Series
  • Traditional surface
  • Material: B-20 Bronze
  • Distinctly dark crash with thin edges and thicker
  • non-turned bell
  • Explosive response with short sustain
PROS
  • • B-20 bronze delivers complex overtones and shimmering wash.
  • • Thin edges provide exceptionally fast response and explosive attack.
  • • The unlathed bell creates a darker, more controlled fundamental tone.
  • • Polyphonic voicing adds a unique, swirling texture to the crash.
CONS
  • • Price point places it in a premium-priced category for many drummers.
  • • Sustain, while short, might not suit players needing long, drawn-out crashes.
  • • The darker tone isn't ideal for brighter, more modern musical styles.

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Key Features

Size 20 in
Material B-20 Bronze
Finish Traditional
Sound Character Dark, Explosive, Polyphonic
Weight Thin-Medium

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Frequently Asked Questions

Polyphonic crashes have carefully hammered patterns that create multiple frequencies and a swirling, almost shimmering sound, whereas a standard crash is more focused on a single, dominant tone.
While it's responsive, the darker tone and shorter sustain might get lost in very aggressive, high-volume rock or metal mixes; it’s better suited for more dynamic and nuanced playing.
The Traditional finish is a hand-hammered, natural bronze finish that preserves the metal's inherent qualities, resulting in a more complex and organic sound compared to lacquered or other treated finishes.

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