Cymbals

Beautiful craftsmanship. Putting the cymbal at the forefront of performance. Inspired by the golden age of artisanal cymbals - each cymbal is a masterpiece. The Meinl Byzance 14 Foundry Reserve hi-hats are instilled with layers of tonality and nuance. With a thin top / medium thin bottom they produce a crisp bone dry tone. One that can be heard to the finest detail. Soft or loud - each subtle stroke sings. The chick is crisp; stick definition too. The Foundry Reserve hi-hats shine in any genre where the drum sound is pivotal.

High frequency range caused by the highly polished finish. Penetrating defined bright bell and a glassy clear ping.

The Meinl Byzance Jazz 22" Medium Thin Ride is a low-pitched complex ride ideal for Jazz playing. Articulate yet buttery the Byzance Jazz Ride is made from B20 bronze alloy and hand hammered to create a unique complex blend of sounds. Sitting perfectly in the mix the timbre can best be described as a tickle on the ear drums - if youre looking for a goose-bump ride this is it.A narrow blade lathe produced a more focused sound complimenting the dark wash medium sustain that occurs when struck. A full-bodies stick response projects your articulate strikes allowing your intricacies to be heard. The gorgeous traditional finish completes the cymbal to a sleep stylish finish for any scenario.

The Meinl Byzance Brilliant 22 inch Crash is a heavily hand hammered Crash with a mix of explosive power and tone for cutting projection. These Byzance cymbals are designed to produce a darker tone than the Byzance Traditional series due to the cymbals being buffed to their brilliant finish which limits their high-end sonic characteristics. The Byzance Brilliant series combines dark tonality with warm spread and make an excellent choice for a wide variety of musical styles.

Beautiful craftsmanship. Putting the cymbal at the forefront of performance. Inspired by the golden age of artisanal cymbals - each cymbal is a masterpiece. The Meinl Byzance Foundry Reserve 20 Light Ride is instilled with layers of tonality and nuance. With a fully lathed top and bottom it produces sizzling warmth with exceptionally clear stick definition. Cutting through with subtle clarity each stroke is full of character. The thin weight makes the 20 Light Ride just as much of a beastly crash as it is a sweet and articulate ride. The Foundry Reserve light ride shines in any genre where the cymbal sound is pivotal.

The Meinl Byzance Jazz 22 Monophonic Ride has a well defined jazz sound and a complex musical character that fits perfectly in a traditional or modern jazz setting. Hand-hammered in Turkey and crafted from legendary B20 bronze alloy the Monophonic Ride produces sparkling clear tones on top with dark warm undertones that shimmer with your ostinato groove for that classic traditional jazz-wash tone. Crashing this ride bites like lightning with quick decay for defined accents similar to more oriental sounding exotic cymbals.

Beautiful artisanal craftsmanship. Putting the cymbals at the forefront of your performance. The Meinl Byzance Foundry Reserve 20" Crash is instilled with layers of cymbal character and sonic nuance. It provides all the dark response and explosive attack that you could ever want from a crash both with a side of complex wash that decays quickly. The combination of extensive hand hammering and fully lathed surfaces creates crisp notes with roaring undertones and excellent stick articulation. The Foundry Reserve 20" Crash will shine in any genre where cymbal sounds are pivotal - think jazz funk or fusion. This is a cymbal investment that will define your sound for a long time. Join the Reserve …

Available in both 14” and 15” sizes, Z Custom HiHats produce bright and clean “chick” and “tick” sounds with unbridled projection. Z Custom HiHats are designed to cut through the mix on-stage and make a statement.30 years after their launch, an icon of the Zildjian cymbal family returns to our portfolio. The reimagined Z Custom series delivers powerfully explosive, bright, and cutting sounds for drummers to unleash their sound across metal, punk, hard rock, and more. A revised design enhances the musicality, feel, and durability of these legendary cymbals. Featuring a brilliant finish and the classic star pattern of the original Z Custom, they look as good …

Highly polished finish effects a clear warm sound with bright overtones. Defined ping with medium sustain.

The Fat Hats are the very definition of "labor of love". A decade of testing has created this rich, blended "go-to" hihat sound that performs in the studio and turns heads on-stage. The key is a combination of darker hammering with wider, A Zildjian-style lathing, and a smaller weight difference blurring true top and bottom. Designed to be a cymbal bag chameleon, these "part K, part A" hats sit within any cymbal setup, and are ripe for mixing and matching or simply playing them as is - a perfect blend of warm and bright.
Diameter: 14"
Diameter (inch): 14.0
Alloy: B20
Thickness: Medium Heavy;Medium
Type: Hi-Hat
Made in: USA
Finish: Traditional

The Meinl Byzance 22 Big Apple Dark Tradition Ride encapsulates the history tradition and sound of the legendary New York City jazz scene hence the Big Apple name. Earthy dark lows with immediate stick definition make this cymbal the perfect swinging ride. The complex overtones coming from its unlathed hand-hammered top give warm sounds that create complex textures when crashed.The short bell provides defined and prominent stick definition keeping this cymbals sustain in the short to medium range. Although made for the jazz world as with all Meinl Byzance range they are all effortlessly modern and versatile. This cymbal is sure to be an expressive character in any cymbal line up through its …

The Meinl Byzance Dark 22 Big Apple Dark Ride is a completely hand-hammered and unlathed ride cymbal with a raw vintage visual style. The thin depth and unlathed surface make for a natural and earthy tone with dark complexities and cutting metallic stick definition. When the wash fully wakes up the projection is loud and intensely dark with a gritty vintage sound that fades out sharply. The Big Apple Dark Ride works great in contrast with brighter-sounding cymbals or with a dark vintage kit.

Low frequency range with esoteric character due to the untreated finish. Dark earthy with a short sustain and a defined ping and bell.

Outstanding ride cymbal with excellent sound features and an extraordinary dark look. Untreated raw bell creates a fat projecting sound that has a wide spectrum.

Extremely musical cymbal with ultra dry stick definition and an outstanding short sustain. Unlathed surface and big hammer strokes produce a dry and warm sound in a low frequency range. Please Note: Images for reference only. This cymbal is 22

The combination of a sandblasted surface big hammer marks and thin material enable an outstanding dry wash in a low frequency range with a buttery soft attack.

Powerful and focused sound with a defined bright bell this heavy ride gives a solid full-bodied stick response with a clear ping.

The Meinl Byzance 16" Traditional Medium Hi-hats is completely hand-hammered into shape to satisfy the highest of demands. Every Byzance cymbal is a piece of art and has its own unique sound characteristics which can never be duplicated. The 16 Hi-hats provide a wide dynamic spectrum with a soft warm sound. These hi-hats are unobtrusive and controlled with a crisp chick tone. Crafted from B20 bronze alloy the Meinl Byzance 16" Traditional Medium Hi-hats provides exceptional durability and an unmatched tone.

The Classics Custom Dual Complete cymbal set features a pair of 14" hihats, a 16" crash, and a 20" ride from the Classics Custom Dual series. With an appearance as striking as their complex sound, Classics Custom Dual cymbals will add another layer of sophistication to your setup.
Finish: Dark
Thickness: Medium
Set Content: Ride;Hi-Hat;Crash
Incl. Gig bag/Case: None
Made in: Germany
Method of Production: Hand Hammered
Type: Cymbal Set
Diameter: 14";16";20"
Alloy: B12
Variant: Complete Cymbal Set
Series: Classics Custom Dual
Bundle: Yes

The Meinl Byzance Traditional Polyphonic 22" Ride is the perfect ride for any drummer looking to add a wealth of tones and textures. Constructed from a bronze B20 alloy and featuring a traditional finish this cymbal looks quality and robust. Meinl has specifically designed this cymbal to feature multiple zones helping you get the most out of your ride cymbal. Perfect for use as a crash cymbal thanks to its open and washy tonal character and also good for achieving clear tones through the raw cymbal bell. This cymbal also has a hand-hammered surface to produce the perfect level of focused tonality and resonance. Ideal for any drummer looking to apply a creative flair to their playing the Meinl …

Highly polished finish effects a clear warm sound with bright overtones. Defined ping with medium sustain.

The Meinl Byzance Brilliant 20 Heavy Hammered China Cymbal is a versatile cymbal that produces an aggressive and brash sound ideal for rock and heavy metal styles of playing. Its narrow blade lathed surface delivers a mid-high pitch with a brilliant and rich sound character. This coupled with its handmade brilliant finish makes the Meinl Byzance Brilliant 20 Heavy Hammered China Cymbal a superb addition to the heavy-hitting drummers setup.

The Meinl Byzance Assorted Crash Cymbal Set is a cymbal pack that consists of the Meinl Byzance Vintage 16" Trash Crash and the Meinl Byzance Extra Dry 18" Thin Crash - two of the Byzance series finest crashes. With sandblasted and raw finishes respectively this cymbal assortment offers an aesthetic as thrilling and unique as its sound. The 16" Trash Crash produces noisy trashy sounds that are perfect for fast accents and punctuation while the 18" Thin Crash is extremely dry low-pitched and earthy with a fast decay.Together theyre a compelling duo; a cymbal investment designed to take your crash line-up to the next level providing you with more sonic authority live or in the studio. Made from …

Looking for versatile dry crash cymbals? The Meinl Byzance Dual Crash Cymbal Set lives up to its name. It includes an Extra Dry 16 Trash Crash and an Extra Dry 18 Crash both of which are versatile dry cymbals - offering a low-pitched earthy tone with a short sustain. In addition to this the Dual Crash Cymbal set also includes a pair of Meinl Hybrid 5A Wood Tip Drumsticks. Both of the cymbals included in this set are capable of driving through in any mix while coming to life when played at lower volumes. For the serious drummer. The Meinl Byzance Dual Crash Cymbal Set is no toy. These cymbals are crafted from B20 bronze ensuring maximum durability and a superior sound-quality. If youre looking …