There’s something unmistakable about a cymbal that’s been shaped by hand. The MEINL Byzance assorted cymbal set brings that craft to life with four Turkish B20 bronze cymbals built for balance, warmth and the kind of tone that keeps you coming back for more. The 15" dual hi-hat, 18" dual crash, 20" traditional extra-thin hammered crash and 21" traditional polyphonic ride each bring their own sound and personality, creating a set that feels both refined and expressive. From crisp articulation to dark, complex wash, these cymbals deliver the kind of touch and musical depth that have made MEINL a trusted name among working drummers worldwide. Every cymbal is shaped by hand and finished with raw, brilliant and traditional surfaces that reveal its unique voice—born from MEINL’s heritage of Turkish craftsmanship and its ongoing commitment to the art of modern cymbal making.
MEINL Byzance Hand-Hammered B20 Bronze
Each cymbal in the Byzance series begins as cast B20 bronze, shaped by hand in Turkey using hammering methods refined over generations. Every strike leaves its own mark, shaping tone and character one blow at a time. The result is sound that’s deep, balanced and unmistakably human under the stick. MEINL’s dual models—the hi-hat and crash—combine raw, unlathed centers for a dry, cutting attack with lathed edges that open up into smooth sustain. It’s the kind of craft that rewards touch and intention, made for drummers who know how much a single hit can say.
MEINL Byzance Ride and Crash Versatility
The 21" polyphonic ride blends a thin edge for easy crashing with a large raw bell for projection and clarity. The 20" extra-thin hammered crash offers darker tones and a trashy edge for expressive accents. Together they give drummers the flexibility to move between clean articulation and layered sustain, making this set equally at home in jazz, rock, fusion settings. Each cymbal speaks clearly while maintaining that signature Byzance warmth and complexity.
MEINL Byzance Cymbals—Built to Last
Every MEINL Byzance cymbal begins with premium B20 bronze, cast and hand-finished to bring out its full tonal character. The combination of raw, brilliant and traditional surfaces enhances projection and protects against wear, ensuring these cymbals sound as rich on day one as they do years down the road. Designed to handle the demands of touring, rehearsing and recording, each piece holds its tuning, feel and voice through every strike. More than instruments, they’re the result of MEINL’s decades-long dedication to Turkish cymbal craft—where artistry meets precision and every cymbal carries the touch of a maker who knows what drummers need: sound that endures, performance that inspires and quality that never fades.