Meinl 22" Byzance Dark Ride

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Meinl 22" Byzance Dark Ride

Meinl

22" Byzance Dark Ride

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 308295
Brand: Meinl
Model: 22" Byzance Dark Ride
Price: $680.90

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This Meinl Byzance Dark Ride is a beautifully crafted cymbal offering a sophisticated, dark sound with a surprising amount of articulation. It's perfect for jazz, fusion, and contemporary styles where a mellow, complex wash and defined stick definition are essential. The hand-hammered quality really shines through, making it a joy to play.

Product Description

  • Meinl 22" Byzance Dark Ride
  • Ride Cymbal
  • Byzance series
  • 22" Dark Ride
  • Dark (natural) finish
  • Dark
  • deep sound character with very clear ping
  • Material: B20 bronze
  • Hand hammered
PROS
  • • Exceptional dark, wash tone with surprising clarity and articulation
  • • Hand-hammering creates complex overtones and a responsive feel
  • • B20 bronze alloy delivers a warm, musical, and long sustain
  • • Well-balanced weight provides excellent control and a comfortable playing experience
CONS
  • • High-end price point makes it a significant investment for many drummers
  • • Dark sound may not suit all musical genres, limiting versatility
  • • The relatively thin profile can be prone to cracking with rough handling

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Key Features

Size 22 in
Material B20 bronze
Finish Dark (natural)
Sound Character Dark, deep, clear ping
Bell Size 6 in
Weight 2000 g

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Frequently Asked Questions

Compared to the Traditional Dark Ride, this Byzance version has a more refined wash and a slightly more responsive feel due to the hammering process.
The Dark finish isn't just cosmetic; the less hammering in that area subtly dampens the cymbal, contributing to its darker, more complex tone and reducing initial brightness.
While primarily suited for more nuanced genres, skilled drummers can certainly make it work in rock, but it will lack the aggressive, cutting edge of a brighter ride.

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