Meinl Byzance Dark 18" China

Group: Chinas
Type: China
Size: 18 Inch
Series: Byzance Dark
Weight: 1105g, 1120g, 1168g, 1180g, 1207g, 1247g, 1250g, 1261g, 1264g
Median Weight: 1207g (n=9)
Years of production: 2010 - ?
Sound file: Byzance Dark 18" China
Byzance Dark 18" China
Byzance Dark 18" China
Byzance Dark 18" China
Byzance Dark 18" China
Byzance Dark 18" China
Byzance Dark 18" China
Byzance Dark 18" China
Byzance Dark 18" China
Byzance Dark 18" China
Byzance Dark 18" China
Byzance Dark 18" China
Meinl's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: "The 18" Dark China ($480) is also completely unlathed and earthy in tone and appearance. Again, the volume was reduced in comparison with typical Chinas, and the pitch was much lower, making this a model that's suitable for more ambient applications. Its lower frequencies gave the cymbal a naturally dark sound with a cool, grimy quality. The attack was fast and surprisingly aggressive, with a fleeting decay."

Review written by David Ciauro ("Meinl Byzance Series Additions", Modern Drummer, August 2010, p.24)

Artist/song where it can be heard: Matt Halpern