Meinl's Byzance Dark series of cymbals was launched with the idea of giving modern drummers dark and complex tonal palettes to choose from, and this 22" used ride is sure to provide an excellent timepiece. This cymbal is largely unlathed and extensively hammered, resulting in a heavy cymbal with plenty of warmth and complexity. When played at a lower volume, this cymbal possesses a dark mosaic of tones that builds in intensity the harder you play. Really digging into this cymbal results in an extremely earthy, almost gong-like tone. Playing the body produces decent stick definition, but this cymbal's bell is what really grabbed my ear. Bright and cutting, with a very definite ping, the bell has enough power and projection to be heard over almost anything. 

As a used piece, this cymbal is in excellent condition. There are no signs of cracks, keyholing, or flea bites, and the dark finish of this cymbal means that stick marks are largely obscured. 

The warm darkness of traditional hand hammered cymbals is re-imagined with Byzance. Each range is hand crafted by MEINL artisans at our foundry in Turkey, then given sound-enhancing final touches by our craftsmen in Germany. Six different ranges offer a choice of feels and sounds for virtually every style of music. Best of all, with Byzance your sound is all yours, because every Byzance cymbal is a one-of-a-kind.

Warranty

This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.

Returns

This item is not eligible for the Try-Before-You-Buy 48-hour audition. Standard return policy applies — see Terms & Conditions, Section 18 for details.