Meinl 22" Byzance Medium Thin Ride

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Meinl 22" Byzance Medium Thin Ride

Meinl

22" Byzance Medium Thin Ride

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 221848
Brand: Meinl
Model: 22" Byzance Medium Thin Ride
Price: $657.80

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This Meinl Byzance Medium Thin Ride is a beautifully crafted cymbal perfect for jazz, fusion, and anything needing a sophisticated, nuanced sound. It’s got a lovely warm tone with shimmering overtones, but requires a bit of finesse to really unlock its potential – it’s not a ‘grab and go’ kind of ride.

Product Description

  • Meinl 22" Byzance Medium Thin Ride
  • Ride Cymbal
  • Byzance series
  • Size: 22"
  • Medium Thin Jazz Ride
  • Byzance cymbals are made by hand in Turkey
  • Refined and revised by Meinl
  • Warm and dynamic response
  • Deep basic tone with very nice overtones
PROS
  • • Hand-hammered in Turkey delivers exceptional complexity and character.
  • • Medium thin profile offers a responsive, articulate wash and stick definition.
  • • B20 bronze alloy provides a warm, complex tonal palette with shimmering highs.
  • • Excellent for jazz, fusion, and lighter genres requiring nuanced dynamics.
CONS
  • • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many drummers.
  • • Medium thin weight might lack sustain and projection for heavier rock styles.
  • • Complex overtones require a skilled player to fully control and balance.

Product Video

Key Features

Size 22 in
Material B20 Bronze
Finish Brushed/Lathed
Sound Character Warm, complex, shimmering, articulate
Bell Size 6.5 in
Weight Thin

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Meinl offers a warmer, more complex tone than the A series, which is generally brighter and more focused. The Meinl’s wash is also more pronounced.
Absolutely, it’s ideal for capturing detailed, nuanced sounds in a studio setting. Its responsiveness makes it very controllable under a mic.
A lighter to medium-weight stick, like a 5A or 5B, will allow you to articulate the stick definition and subtle nuances without overpowering the cymbal’s warmth.

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