Could a crash cymbal shape the whole feel of a groove? The MEINL Byzance Brilliant polyphonic crash cymbal leans into that idea with a hand-hammered construction formed in Turkey by artisans who refine its thickness, shape, and feel. Made from B20 bronze alloy composed of 80% copper and 20% tin, this crash brings together a thin edge for fast response, a lathed body for balanced stick definition, and a raw bell that speaks with immediate presence. Its brilliant finish is fully lathed, then buffed to a reflective shine that naturally smooths sharper high frequencies. These details come together with the kind of consistency MEINL has long been known for.

Hand Hammered in Turkey to Shape Tone and Feel

The Byzance Brilliant polyphonic crash takes shape through traditional hammering that influences its profile, weight distribution, and response. This approach ensures that every cymbal carries its own subtle character, shaped by the artisan’s control over thickness and curvature. The result is a crash whose voice develops naturally from its construction.

B20 Bronze Alloy Supports a Wide Dynamic Range

Using a B20 bronze alloy made from 80% copper and 20% tin, this crash cymbal reflects the material composition MEINL employs throughout the Byzance series. The alloy contributes to a tone that can open up quickly from the thin edge or speak more directly from the prominent raw bell, supporting a range of dynamic approaches without altering the cymbal’s core character.