Meinl 20" Byzance Vint. Sand Thin C.

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Meinl 20" Byzance Vint. Sand Thin C.

Meinl

20" Byzance Vint. Sand Thin C.

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Product Info

Article Number: 533365
Brand: Meinl
Model: 20" Byzance Vint. Sand Thin C.
Price: $547.80

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This Sand Thin is a Benny Greb signature for a reason – it's incredibly responsive and has a uniquely dark, almost smoky sound. It’s perfect for drummers seeking a vintage vibe and a quick, articulate crash without excessive sustain; think modern jazz, fusion, or even indie rock where you want a crash that cuts through without dominating.

Product Description

  • Meinl 20" Byzance Vint. Sand Thin C.
  • Crash Cymbal
  • Size: 20"
  • Byzance Vintage Sand Series
  • Benny Greb Signature cymbal
  • Thickness: thin
  • Sandblasted surface
  • Material: B-20 Bronze
  • Thin cymbal with large hammer blows
  • Dark sound with white noise character and short sustain
PROS
  • • Warm, dark tone with a surprisingly complex shimmer.
  • • The sandblasted finish provides a beautifully raw, vintage aesthetic.
  • • Large hammer blows create a quick, responsive feel ideal for dynamic playing.
  • • B-20 bronze alloy delivers a complex harmonic richness.
CONS
  • • Sustain is short, limiting its use in longer, washy cymbal passages.
  • • The white noise character can become overwhelming in very dry, intimate settings.
  • • Sandblasted finish can be prone to minor chipping with heavy use.

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Key Features

Size 20"
Material B-20 Bronze
Finish Sandblasted
Sound Character Dark, complex, short sustain, white noise
Weight Thin

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Sand Thin is noticeably darker and quicker than the Medium, with a shorter sustain and more prominent white noise. The Medium offers more projection and a warmer, more traditional crash sound.
The finish is beautiful but inherently less durable than a fully lathed surface; expect some minor cosmetic wear over time with regular playing, but it contributes to the vintage character.
While versatile, its darker character and short sustain might be a bit subdued for the loudest, most aggressive rock or metal; it's better suited for more nuanced and dynamic genres.

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