Meinl 22" Byzance Medium Crash

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Meinl 22" Byzance Medium Crash

Meinl

22" Byzance Medium Crash

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 221573
Brand: Meinl
Model: 22" Byzance Medium Crash
Price: $610.50

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This 22in Byzance Medium Crash is a serious upgrade for players looking for a big, musical crash with a warm, controlled decay. It’s a workhorse for rock, pop, and jazz – anyone needing a powerful crash that doesn't sound brittle or harsh. The dynamic range is fantastic, letting you whisper or roar depending on the feel.

Product Description

  • Meinl 22" Byzance Medium Crash
  • Crash Cymbal
  • Size: 22"
  • Byzance series
  • Medium
  • Traditional model
  • Byzance cymbals are handmade in Turkey
  • Refined and reworked by Meinl
  • Warm crash sound with an extremely wide dynamic range
  • Energetic
  • exploding attack with a loud
  • powerful and pleasant decay
PROS
  • • Hand-hammered lathing creates a complex, shimmering wash beyond the initial attack.
  • • The medium weight provides a responsive feel and a broader dynamic range than lighter crashes.
  • • Byzance series’ B20 bronze alloy delivers a warm, full tone with excellent projection.
  • • Meinl’s meticulous hand-refining process results in consistent quality and musicality.
CONS
  • • The larger 22in diameter can feel unwieldy for smaller drummers or tight stages.
  • • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment compared to entry-level cymbals.
  • • While versatile, its warm character might be too mellow for heavily distorted metal genres.

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Key Features

Size 22in
Material B20 Bronze
Finish Brushed/Lathed
Sound Character Warm, Full, Explosive
Weight Medium

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Traditional offers a slightly more focused, direct sound with less wash compared to the Medium, which has a more complex, shimmering quality.
While playable for beginners, the medium weight offers more nuanced control that's best appreciated by intermediate to advanced players.
Absolutely; the lathed areas enhance the cymbal’s responsiveness and contribute to the shimmering overtones, making it feel more alive under the stick.

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