Meinl Byzance Jazz

Meinl Byzance Jazz

Meinl Byzance Jazz close-up

Introduction: 2007¹
Background:
Innovation: Cymbals are cast, hand hammered, and lathed in Turkey, then sent to the Meinl facility in Germany to be finished.
Alloy: B20
Quality: Professional
Applications: Live and Studio
Production: Made in Turkey from B20 bronze, hand-hammered into shape, narrow blade lathing, and traditional finish.
Sound: Byzance Jazz offers a deep well of expressive cymbals that draws players in. The hihats have a smooth and subtle response, and the crashes are known for a buttery feel that only develops from their hand-hammered profiles. In addition, many unique and complex ride cymbals have been created within this line to help you find your voice behind the kit.

Current Byzance Dark Models and Sizes in Production

Rides

• Big Apple Ride - 20" 22"
• China Ride - 22"
• Club Ride - 20" 22"
• Extra Thin Ride - 20" 22"
• Medium Thin Ride - 20" 22"
• Monophonic Ride - 22"
• Nuance Ride - 21"
• Symmetry Ride - 22"
• Thin Ride - 20" 22"
• Tradition Light Ride - 20" 22"
• Tradition Ride - 20" 22"

Crashes

• Extra Thin Crash - 16" 17" 18"
• Medium Thin Crash - 16" 17" 18" 20"
• Thin Crash - 16" 17" 18" 20"
• Tradition Light Crash - 18"

Hi-Hats

• Thin Hihat - 13" 14" 15"
• Tradition Hihat - 14"

Splashes and Bells

• Splash - 10"

Limited Edition Models and Sizes

Rides

• Big Apple Ride - 24"

Hi-Hats

• Hihat - 16"

R&D Prototype Models and Sizes

Rides

• China Ride - 24"
• Flat Ride - 16" 18"

Discontinued Models and Sizes

Rides

• Flat Ride - 20"
• Medium Ride - 20" 22"
• Sweet Ride - 20"
• Sweet Light Ride - 20"
• Tradition Flat Ride - 22"

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Source:
¹ Modern Drummer, July 2007, p.32

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