Sound Pure's Take
In an ongoing quest for new sounds, Meinl has developed what may be one of their best options yet inside the Extra Dry series. Stepping away from the traditional lathing style on top of the cymbals, Meinl opted for the raw and tightly hammered look. The hammering adds focus and a trashy quality that is rarely achieved in modern cymbals. The lathed undersides knock down some weight and adds to the dark and smokey sounds.This crash is trashy and focused but doesn't get in the way. The bell is penetrating and sits comfortably with the overall sound. A versatile cymbal which both rock and jazz drummers will love.
From Meinl Cymbals
Living up to their name, these cymbals are extremely dry, with low-pitched, trashy sounds and short sustain. The raw unlathed surfaces and extensive hand hammering suggest that their sound might be loud and fierce. In reality, the Extra Dry series reveals its dark, earthy tones and comes to life when played at lower volumes.
Meinl Byzance Extra Dry Cymbal Features:
- Style: Jazz, Funk, RNB, Studio, World, Electro
- Timbre: Dark
- Character: Dry, Earthy
- Pitch: Low
- Volume: Medium
- Sustain: Medium to Short
- Weight: Thin
- Finish: Raw
- Material: B20
- Lathe: None
- 1293 grams
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