• Byzance Jazz Series cymbals are hand hammered into shape by Meinl cymbal artisans in Turkey using B20 bronze alloy
• Meinl jazz crashes produce a warm and natural vintage sound that opens up into a full spread that dominates with dark tones
• These crashes are made thinner to produce old school sounds with an earthy, dark wash
• A light, sizzling overtone provides just the right amount of subtle brightness to the overall mix of the cymbal
• Great bell sound for light riding effects
• Not confined to jazz, these cymbals are ideal for any style that requires the dark, washy sounds of a hammered Turkish cymbal

The BYZANCE JAZZ EXTRA THIN RIDE is an extremely light weight ride with a dark, smooth and complex tonal structure. It has a beautiful, wide spread shimmer with a long 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.JAZZ cymbals have a regular finish and contain outstanding sound qualities. They were developed for the natural vintage sound that traditional Jazz requires. With a complex blend of sounds, an overall darkness and a nice spread, these factors come together to form a warm, musical mix.