Difference between revisions of "Meinl Byzance Traditional 16" China"
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'''Size:''' 16 Inch<br> | '''Size:''' 16 Inch<br> | ||
'''Series:''' [[Meinl Byzance Traditional|Byzance Traditional]]<br> | '''Series:''' [[Meinl Byzance Traditional|Byzance Traditional]]<br> | ||
| − | '''Weight:''' 842g<br> | + | '''Weight:''' 798g, 842g<br> |
| − | '''Years of production:''' ?<br> | + | '''Median Weight:''' 821g (n=2)<br> |
| + | '''Years of production:''' ? - Present<br> | ||
'''Sound file:''' [https://youtu.be/o09dEQFVT3E?si=O2bPibvGWz-wzA5S Byzance Traditional 16" China]<br> | '''Sound file:''' [https://youtu.be/o09dEQFVT3E?si=O2bPibvGWz-wzA5S Byzance Traditional 16" China]<br> | ||
'''Meinl's Description:''' [[Meinl China#Byzance Traditional|<<< - >>>]]<br> | '''Meinl's Description:''' [[Meinl China#Byzance Traditional|<<< - >>>]]<br> | ||
'''Review:''' "Most China cymbals I’ve played can be classified either as “trashy” or “gongy.” Whether used as crashes or as rides, the Byzance Chinas are definitely in the gongy category. The sound of the 16" model is particularly metallic. The 18" and 20" models have more overtones, but they’re still very dry, and their pitches are really low." <br> | '''Review:''' "Most China cymbals I’ve played can be classified either as “trashy” or “gongy.” Whether used as crashes or as rides, the Byzance Chinas are definitely in the gongy category. The sound of the 16" model is particularly metallic. The 18" and 20" models have more overtones, but they’re still very dry, and their pitches are really low." <br> | ||
| − | Review written by Rick Mattingly ("Product Close-Up - Meinl Byzance Cymbals - East Meets West To Create A New Sound", Modern Drummer, April 2002, p.39) <br> | + | :Review written by Rick Mattingly ("Product Close-Up - Meinl Byzance Cymbals - East Meets West To Create A New Sound", Modern Drummer, April 2002, p.39) <br> |
'''Artist/song where it can be heard:''' unknown <br> | '''Artist/song where it can be heard:''' unknown <br> | ||
Latest revision as of 00:50, 2 January 2026
Group: Chinas (& Swishes)
Type: China
Size: 16 Inch
Series: Byzance Traditional
Weight: 798g, 842g
Median Weight: 821g (n=2)
Years of production: ? - Present
Sound file: Byzance Traditional 16" China
Meinl's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: "Most China cymbals I’ve played can be classified either as “trashy” or “gongy.” Whether used as crashes or as rides, the Byzance Chinas are definitely in the gongy category. The sound of the 16" model is particularly metallic. The 18" and 20" models have more overtones, but they’re still very dry, and their pitches are really low."
- Review written by Rick Mattingly ("Product Close-Up - Meinl Byzance Cymbals - East Meets West To Create A New Sound", Modern Drummer, April 2002, p.39)
Artist/song where it can be heard: unknown
