Meinl Cymbals Ride Cymbal: A Simplified Guide for Musicians

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• Hand hammered in Turkey from B20 cast bronze alloy — the Byzance 21" Polyphonic Ride features a thin edge for easy crashes, a lathed body for sweet stick response and a large, raw bell for projection to create an extremely versatile ride
• 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
• Clear and pronounced bell — a mark of any good ride cymbal is having a bell that is easily activated and punches through with clarity — the extra-large bell on the Polyphonic ride is unlathed and has extra hammering to create nuance and complexity
• 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