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Meinl 22" Byzance Foundry Reserve Light Ride Cymbal  From Meinl

New for 2019! A modern take on a classic sound from the cymbalsmiths at Meinl. Each Foundry Reserve cymbal is its own unique, hand-crafted instrument, and yours may vary in appearance from the one pictured here.

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$679.99

Retail:  $1,255.00

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Once again, Meinl has revolutionized its groundbreaking Byzance family of cymbals by introducing a new and exciting tonal palette. The Foundry Reserve line of cymbals offers a classy and refined sound for the drummer looking for a new level of complexity and dimensionality from their bronze. Each hand-crafted, hand-hammered cymbal features its own subtly unique appearance and sonic character. These cymbals feature a lathed top and bottom in a traditional finish, lending to a stick attack that is as articulate as it is delicate. Extensive hammering marks introduce dark undertones that respond extremely well to dynamic playing. The overall result is a warm and dark sound that is perfectly suited for classic and modern styles alike. Each cymbal ships with a pair of commemorative gloves, a pair of Meinl’s new drum sticks, and a certificate of authenticity. 

Manufacturer's Description from Meinl

The NEW Byzance Foundry Reserve collection is a limited selection of cymbals that showcases the stunning, sonically rich works of art that our cymbalsmiths create with layers of tonality and nuance; however, that is only half of the beauty, as they are visually striking from the one-of-a-kind hand-hammered marks. The extra hammering creates many deep craters across the surface. When this hammering is coupled with the fully lathed top and bottom, it produces a clear, dry stick-attack note over a lush bed of low undertones – otherwise known as “the roar.”

The Byzance Foundry Reserve Rides are very versatile cymbals featuring a dry stick attack note followed by a complex character carried along in a dark wash. Starting with the extensive hand-hammering, the cymbalsmith forms the low fundamental pitch building up to a rich character. The fully lathed surface gives the stick definition a bright attack followed by that lush wash of undertones. They provide enough body for a strong stick definition to drive a band, but are thin enough to open for thunderous crashes too. The light rides also responds easily to mallets.

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About Manufacturer

 

Only MEINL uses 6 different alloys for crafting cymbals, which is more than any other cymbal maker is using today. Because of that, we are able to offer the widest selection of basic cymbal sound characteristics available. Striving for the realization of any possible sound idea makes it necessary to have this diversity, the background in and knowledge of all those different materials.


Constantly trained and highly qualified employees master all challenges within our production team. Most of them are drummers themselves! And if someone is not and starts working for us, we pay for the drum lessons. They know why they are doing what they do, and don’t consider it just another 9 to 5 job. It’s that dedication which makes the difference you can hear!

 

Specifications

  • Weight: 2370g
  • Styles: Jazz, Fusion, Funk, RNB, Studio
  • Character: Complex, Dark
  • Finish: Traditional
  • Material: B20 Bronze
  • Lathe: Wide Blade