Meinl Byzance Extra Dry 18" Thin Crash

Group: Crashes
Type: Thin Crash
Size: 18 Inch
Series: Byzance Extra Dry
Weight: 1279g, 1311g, 1312g, 1322g, 1330g
Median Weight: 1312g (n=5)
Years of production: 2007 - Present
Sound file: Byzance Extra Dry 18" Thin Crash
Byzance Extra Dry 18" Thin Crash
Byzance Extra Dry 18" Thin Crash
Byzance Extra Dry 18" Thin Crash
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Review: "The two crashes are fairly thin and, holding them, you get a real sense of how uneven their surfaces are.

The 18" crash takes things up several gears. It is extremely dark, markedly loud and very trashy. Pitched somewhere between a crash and a china, it erupts with sizzling energy. The bell is fairly useable as well. Attacking it with a mallet causes it to swell magnificently, bringing all of its raw tonality to crescendo."

Review written by Music Radar Team ("Meinl Byzance Series Spectrum Ride 22" review", MusicRadar.com, December 7, 2007)

Review: "The Byzance Extra Dry thin crashes come in 16" and 18" sizes. Both cymbals feature the same unfinished look as the rides on top, with a traditional lathing on the bottom. These cymbals are very soft and thin, to the point where you can easily bend them in your hands.

When struck on the edge, the Extra Dry thin crashes explode with a complex, trashy accent, and then immediately drop to a short, dark sustain. In fact, the decay was so quick that I wasn’t able to create a continuous stream of sound by crash-riding them. Each stroke had a distinct attack.

Due to this ultra-dry character, I also discovered that the 18" Extra Dry thin crash could double as a low-or mid-volume jazz ride. It has a cool, Tony Williams–type vibe to it. The stick definition is clear enough to handle fast swing patterns, while push crashes draw out a spray of color that quickly dissipates. Our Web editor even commented that he’d love to try a 20" version of the Extra Dry thin crash as a ride on jazz gigs."

Review written by Michael Dawson ("Meinl Byzance Extra Dry Series And Spectrum Ride", Modern Drummer, May 2008, p.35)

Artist/song where it can be heard: Benny Greb