Meinl 20" Byzance Vint. Trash Crash

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Meinl 20" Byzance Vint. Trash Crash

Meinl

20" Byzance Vint. Trash Crash

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 308281
Brand: Meinl
Model: 20" Byzance Vint. Trash Crash
Price: $570.90

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This Meinl Trash Crash is a seriously cool, characterful cymbal. It’s perfect for players who want to add unique accents and edgy textures to their kit – think alternative rock, industrial, or anything needing a bit of sonic grit. It’s not your go-to crash, but it’s a killer specialty cymbal.

Product Description

  • Meinl 20" Byzance Vint. Trash Crash
  • Crash Cymbal
  • Size: 20"
  • Byzance series
  • Trash crash
  • Sandblasted surface
  • The differently sized recesses of this crash cymbal not only give the cymbal a unique appearance
  • but also a broad
  • open
  • extraordinary sound
  • Ideal for short and concise set effects
PROS
  • • Unique cratered surface creates complex, trashy overtones.
  • • B20 bronze alloy delivers a dark, warm, yet cutting character.
  • • Excellent responsiveness for nuanced, controlled accents and effects.
  • • Meinl's Byzance Vintage series offers a beautifully aged aesthetic.
CONS
  • • The 'trash' sound isn't universally appealing; lacks traditional crash shimmer.
  • • Can be overly aggressive for very subtle or delicate musical contexts.
  • • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many drummers.

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Key Features

Size 20 in
Material B20 Bronze
Finish Sandblasted with craters
Sound Character Dark, trashy, complex, accented
Weight Medium-thin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Unlike some brighter, more aggressive trash cymbals, this one maintains a warmer core while still delivering those distinctive overtones.
The craters are integral to the sound; they manipulate airflow, creating the unique trashy character and complex harmonic content.
While versatile, its inherent aggression might overwhelm a subtle jazz context; it excels when a more pronounced, edgy sound is desired.

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