Meinl 21" Byzance Dark Ride
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Meinl
21" Byzance Dark Ride
Product Info
Article Number:
221813
Brand:
Meinl
Model:
21" Byzance Dark Ride
Category:
21" Ride Cymbals
Price:
$625.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Meinl Byzance Dark Ride is a beautifully crafted cymbal with a sophisticated, controlled tone. It's a fantastic choice for jazz, fusion, and more nuanced styles where you want a dark, musical shimmer and articulate stick response—a real workhorse for the discerning player.
Product Description
- Meinl 21" Byzance Dark Ride
- Dark Ride Cymbal
- Size: 21"
- Byzance Series
- Dark (natural) design
- Dark and earthy with a very clear ping
- Material: B20 bronze
- Hand hammered
PROS
- • B20 bronze provides a warm, complex, and nuanced wash.
- • Hammering creates a responsive, articulate stick definition and movement.
- • Clear, defined ping cuts through dense mixes without being harsh.
- • Dark, natural finish minimizes bright overtones, offering a controlled sound.
CONS
- • Premium-priced, a significant investment for many drummers.
- • Smaller bell may limit projection for louder, bigger-sounding styles.
- • Darker sound might not suit all genres, like bright, modern metal.
Product Video
Key Features
Size
21 in
Material
B20 bronze
Finish
Dark (natural)
Sound Character
Dark, earthy, clear ping
Bell Size
6 in
Weight
2100 g
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Byzance Dark is generally darker and more complex, with more controlled overtones, while the Traditional series tends to be brighter and more cutting.
Meinl’s hammering is precise, but hand-hammering inherently means slight variations, contributing to the cymbal’s unique character and responsiveness.
While versatile, its darker profile might lack the aggressive brightness some rock drummers prefer; consider if a darker, more nuanced ride suits your style.
