Meinl Cymbals Byzance 14" Traditional Thin Crash — Made in Turkey — Hand Hammered B20 Bronze, 2-Year Warranty (B14TC)

Starting with hand hammering and following with hand lathing in Turkey, the word “traditional” accurately describes their hand-forged shape and deeply rooted sound. The Traditional series contains our broadest voice for Byzance, with a wide variety of sizes and weights that blend into any musical setting. These cymbals are made in Turkey from cast B20 bronze and are hand hammered into shape by skilled Turkish cymbal smiths.

• Hand hammered in Turkey from cast B20 Bronze — the Byzance Traditional Thin Crash delivers a superb low tone with a controlled wash and an agile feel — its clean, smooth attack and dark sound are both powerful and nuanced
• Fully lathed surfaces — Byzance Traditional cymbals are fully lathed to give them a classic sound and look — some of the deeper hand hammer craters are visible, but the surface has been lathed down to smooth perfection for an effortless touch
• Thin weight — Byzance thin weight crashes deliver a silky touch with a sustain that develops instantly without fading too quickly — depending on your dynamics, the connection you will feel is a great blend of delicateness and power
• Blossoming tonality — roaring to life and finding a comfortable spot in your mix, Byzance Traditional cymbals have a reactive touch that extends through any dynamic level you put them through
• Modern versatility rooted in tradition — hand hammered into shape in Turkey using cast B20 bronze, Meinl Byzance cymbals are deeply rooted in traditional cymbal crafting methods, yet their old-world background is dialed-in to 21st century needs.Match your Heros — Meinl Cymbals are used by pro drummers like Benny Greb, Anika Nilles, Mike Johnston, Matt Garstka, Stu Fagan, Craig Reynolds or Robert Sput Searight