Meinl Byzance Traditional Complete

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Meinl Byzance Traditional Complete

Meinl

Byzance Traditional Complete

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 582169
Brand: Meinl
Model: Byzance Traditional Complete
Category: Cymbal Sets
Price: $1,373.90

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This Byzance Traditional Complete is a really solid starting point for a kit. The B20 bronze delivers that classic, warm Meinl sound, and the hand-hammering adds a beautiful complexity. It's a great choice for players wanting a vintage vibe without going full custom – perfect for jazz, rock, or even a well-rounded pop setup.

Product Description

Meinl Byzance Traditional Complete, Set of Cymbals, Byzance Series, Material: B20 Bronze, Hand hammered

*Set consisting of:*, 14" Byzance Traditional Medium Hi-Hat, 18" Byzance Traditional Medium Crash, 20" Byzance Traditional Medium Ride

PROS
  • • Exceptional B20 bronze tone, warm, complex, and musical.
  • • Hand-hammering creates nuanced sonic character and responsiveness.
  • • The 14” hi-hat offers a controlled, articulate wash and crisp stick definition.
  • • Ride provides a dark, shimmering stick sound with a pleasant, controlled wash.
CONS
  • • Limited selection of cymbal sizes within the complete set.
  • • The medium weight makes them less ideal for very fast, intricate playing.
  • • While versatile, they lean toward a more traditional, less modern sound.

Product Video

Key Features

Pieces 3
Material B20 Bronze
Hi-Hat Size 14"
Crash Size 18"
Ride Size 20"
Finish Natural

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Frequently Asked Questions

Brilliant cymbals are brighter and more cutting, while these Traditional cymbals offer a warmer, more vintage tone with more complex overtones.
They’re responsive and relatively forgiving, but the nuanced sound requires a bit more technique to fully appreciate compared to brighter, more straightforward cymbals.
Expect a darker, more controlled stick sound with a pleasant shimmer—it's not a loud, explosive ride, but it's very musical and versatile.

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