Meinl 22" Byzance Medium Ride
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Meinl
22" Byzance Medium Ride
Product Info
Article Number:
111844
Brand:
Meinl
Model:
22" Byzance Medium Ride
Category:
22" Ride Cymbals
Price:
$603.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Meinl Byzance Medium Ride is a seriously versatile workhorse. It’s got a great balance of warmth and articulation – perfect for rock, pop, funk, and even jazz where you need a little more cut. It's a real step up for intermediate to professional players looking for a refined, controllable ride sound.
Product Description
- Meinl 22" Byzance Medium Ride
- 22" Medium Ride
- Byzance series
- Traditional execution
- Handmade in Turkey
- Refined and revised by Meinl
- Balanced
- always controllable stick
- Attack with a defined ping and pleasant overtones
- Warm basic tone with medium decay
PROS
- • Exceptional clarity with a controlled, musical wash
- • Hammered profile creates complex, shimmering overtones
- • B20 bronze alloy delivers a warm, full fundamental tone
- • Well-balanced stick response with a defined, articulate ping
CONS
- • Can be a bit bright for very mellow or vintage-focused styles
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many drummers
- • Medium weight might feel fatiguing during extended, heavy playing
Product Video
Key Features
Size
22 in
Material
B20 Bronze
Finish
Brushed/Hammered
Sound Character
Balanced, Warm, Articulate
Bell Size
6.5 in
Weight
Medium (approx. 2100g)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It sits nicely in the middle of the Byzance range – not as dark as the Traditional, but more controlled than the Intense.
Absolutely, the hammering adds a lovely shimmer and complexity that isn’t present in purely lathed cymbals – it's a key part of its character.
While versatile, its inherent clarity might be too present for very subtle, nuanced playing; it shines when you want a defined, present ride sound.
