Meinl 21" Byzance Polyphonic Ride

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Meinl 21" Byzance Polyphonic Ride

Meinl

21" Byzance Polyphonic Ride

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 428666
Brand: Meinl
Model: 21" Byzance Polyphonic Ride
Price: $592.90

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The Meinl Byzance Polyphonic is a beautifully crafted ride that truly shines in more nuanced playing. It's ideal for jazz, fusion, and contemporary styles where articulation and subtle washes are key. This ride offers a refined and musical voice, avoiding the overpowering nature of some larger, louder rides.

Product Description

  • Meinl 21" Byzance Polyphonic Ride
  • Ride Cymbal
  • Size: 21"
  • Byzance Series
  • Traditional design with an untreated bell
  • Produces an open sound with a faster stick response
  • Byzance cymbals are made handmade in Turkey
  • refined and revised at Meinl
PROS
  • • Exceptional clarity and wash, perfect for complex rhythmic patterns
  • • Hand-hammered lathing creates a uniquely responsive feel
  • • Untreated bell maintains a pure, uncolored fundamental tone
  • • B20 bronze alloy delivers a warm, musical, and complex timbre
CONS
  • • Price point places it firmly in the premium-priced category
  • • Smaller size limits its projection compared to larger rides
  • • Polyphonic nature might be too subtle for some players' preferences

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Key Features

Size 21 in
Material B20 Bronze
Finish Natural/Traditional
Sound Character Complex, Washy, Articulate
Bell Size 6 in
Weight Medium Thin

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Polyphonic has more complex overtones and a slightly more responsive feel due to the lathing, while the Traditional is a bit more straightforward and focused.
Yes, it provides a cleaner, more defined bell tone without any artificial coloration or added sustain – it’s quite pure.
While versatile, its nuanced sound is better suited for more subtle genres; it may lack the aggressive cut needed for heavier styles.

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