Meinl Byzance Extra Dry 18" China

Group: Chinas (& Swishes)
Type: China
Size: 18 Inch
Series: Byzance Extra Dry
Weight: 1122g, 1164g, 1189g, 1206g
Median Weight: 1177g (n=4)
Years of production: 2010¹ - Present
Sound file: Byzance Extra Dry 18" China
Byzance Extra Dry 18" China
Byzance Extra Dry 18" China
Meinl's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: "The third Extra Dry is an 18" china. It's dry and fast - sustain is shorter than with the Dark 18" - and has a powerful, attacking 'pang'. It is the highest pitched of the four chinas - whack it on the edge and it's decidedly brash with that original china-type, dustbin-lid trash sound."

Review written by Geoff Nicholls ("Meinl Byzance Cymbals (Traditional, Dark and Extra Dry ranges) review", musicradar.com, July 20, 2010)

Review: "The 18" ($480) and 20" ($560) Extra Dry Chinas are medium-thin with partial lathing. The attack had an explosive "caaaa," yet the tone was incredibly dark, earthy, and dry, with a metallic undertone. The wash was full but not prolonged."

Review written by David Ciauro ("Meinl Byzance Series Additions", Modern Drummer, August 2010, p.25)

Artist/song where it can be heard: unknown

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Source:
¹ 2010 Meinl Catalog