Meinl 20" Byzance Vintage Pure Ride

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Meinl 20" Byzance Vintage Pure Ride

Meinl

20" Byzance Vintage Pure Ride

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 334177
Brand: Meinl
Model: 20" Byzance Vintage Pure Ride
Price: $526.90

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This Meinl Byzance Vintage Pure Ride is a beautifully crafted cymbal, offering a warm, dry sound perfect for jazz, vintage rock, and more subtle musical settings. The hand-hammering and untreated surface create a very organic feel and response, making it a joy to play for those seeking a vintage vibe. It’s a top-tier choice for discerning players who appreciate a nuanced and controlled ride sound.

Product Description

  • Meinl 20" Byzance Vintage Pure Ride
  • 20" Ride
  • Model: Natural
  • B20 bronze
  • Hand hammered
  • Sandblasted
  • Untreated surface and very dense hammering
  • Pronounced attack with a deep and dry basic character
PROS
  • • B20 bronze delivers a complex, nuanced wash and sustain.
  • • Dense hammering creates a uniquely dry, controlled fundamental.
  • • Sandblasted finish enhances warmth and avoids overly bright frequencies.
  • • The bell produces a focused, musical tone with good projection.
CONS
  • • The dry character may lack shimmer for some modern playing styles.
  • • Its relatively thin profile can make it feel less durable under heavy playing.
  • • Premium-priced, making it a significant investment for many drummers.

Product Video

Key Features

Size 20 in
Material B20 Bronze
Finish Sandblasted, Untreated
Sound Character Dry, Dark, Washed
Bell Size 4.5 in
Weight Thin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Unlike the Traditional series, the Pure line is thinner and more focused on a dry, controlled tone, lacking some of the Traditional's brighter complexity.
While versatile, its dry character isn't ideal for aggressively loud, shimmering rock; it excels in more nuanced, vintage-inspired genres.
With reasonable care and a proper playing style, it should last for years, but it's not as forgiving as thicker, heavier cymbals under intense use.

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