Meinl 22" Byzance Jazz Club Ride
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Meinl
22" Byzance Jazz Club Ride
Product Info
Article Number:
223540
Brand:
Meinl
Model:
22" Byzance Jazz Club Ride
Category:
22" Ride Cymbals
Price:
$658.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Meinl Jazz Club Ride is a beautifully crafted cymbal, ideal for jazz, studio, and smaller ensemble settings where nuance and articulation are key. The hand-hammering provides a responsive feel and a gorgeous, controlled wash that's both warm and shimmering. It's a serious upgrade for players seeking a truly authentic vintage jazz tone.
Product Description
- Meinl Byzance Jazz Club Ride 22"
- Club Ride Cymbal
- Byzance series
- Size: 22"
- Jazz (brilliant) performance
- Wolfgang Haffner Signature ride cymbal
- Flat ride (4 rivets) with great presence
- The large and deep hammering creates a warm
- soft sound
- Material: B20 bronze
- hand hammered
PROS
- • B20 bronze delivers a warm, complex, and nuanced wash.
- • Hand-hammering creates a uniquely responsive and articulate feel.
- • Flat profile provides a clear, defined stick sound with shimmering accents.
- • Wolfgang Haffner signature ensures a refined, professional-grade performance.
CONS
- • The relatively thin weight may not suit heavier hitters or louder genres.
- • The brilliant finish can be prone to finger smudging and patina changes.
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many drummers.
Product Video
Key Features
Size
22 in
Material
B20 Bronze
Finish
Brilliant
Sound Character
Warm, complex, shimmering, articulate
Bell Size
4.5 in
Weight
Thin
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Jazz Club series is generally thinner and more focused, offering a drier, more controlled sound compared to the broader, more wash-heavy Traditional series.
While versatile, its delicate nature makes it best suited for quieter, more nuanced styles; it might get lost in louder, more aggressive rock or pop mixes.
The rivets subtly dampen the bell, contributing to a darker, more controlled bell tone and preventing excessive ringing.
