• HAND HAMMERED IN TURKEY FROM B20 BRONZE ALLOY: The dry, yet filling sound of the Byzance 16” Extra Dry China is rooted in the age-old techniques of creating a hammered Turkish cymbal. With an unrivaled cutting sound and vintage look, the musicality of Byzance Extra Dry chinas is nothing short of "must have".
• ELEVATE YOUR GROOVES WITH LIGHTNING FAST RESPONSE: Its heavily hammered and unlathed top surface in combination with its fully lathed underside makes this china extremely dry with a fast decay. With plenty of “cha”, Byzance extra dry chinas fill a sonic scape that’s perfect when music levels peak or when certain fills need some extra umph.
• HEAVY MIDS AND DARK LOWS: The great thing about hand hammered Turkish cymbals is that each one is completely unique, but the overall nature of them is typically earthy and darker. This of course comes into play with the Byzance Extra Dry cymbals. Their precise response is matched with a dark blend of undertones.
• MODERN VERSATILITY ROOTED IN TRADITION: Byzance Extra Dry cymbals have become an immensely popular choice among top recording and touring artists, as well as clinicians and students. The ability these cymbals have to increase a sense of musicality on the drum kit makes them highly sought after.

The 16" Meinl Byzance Extra Dry China is a unique china with a dark, dirty sound that has a wide spectrum of frequencies. It has an explosive attack due to its medium thin weight and the partial lathing. MEINL Byzance cymbals are completely hand hammered into shape and satisfy the highest demands. Every Byzance cymbal is a piece of art and has its own unique sound characteristics which can never be duplicated. Extra Dry cymbals have big hammer marks which in combination with the untreated, natural finish enable an extremely dark sound with a short sustain giving the cymbal dominant lows with an esoteric character.