• Their tone is dark and so is their oven-blackened look, delivering well-defined stick definition with an earthy growl
• Meinl Byzance Dark cymbals have untreated surfaces and extensive hammering to produce shadowy and intense sounds
• An aggressive attack with a washy, short sustain makes the 18" Byzance Dark china great for riding on
• Its unique sonic qualities are ideal for music where dark tone and articulation are at the top of the 'must have' list
• Crafted from B20 bronze and hand hammered into shape by Meinl cymbal artisans in Turkey
• Heavier weight with an appealing look

Cymbal:18" Dark China

The 18" Meinl Byzance Dark China has a low frequency with a dark and dirty appearance in sound and look. Aggressive attack with a washy, short sustain. 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. Dominant lows with an esoteric character