• 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

Cymbal:20" Jazz Thin Crash

Their hand hammered and lathed surfaces with warm sounds and selection of models may be rooted in tradition, but MEINL Byzance cymbals are the ultimate choice when it comes to modern versatility. Every Byzance model is hand hammered into shape by cymbal artisans in Turkey, giving each cymbal its own unique and colorful voice. The overall presence that MEINL Byzance delivers is dark, buttery warmth that flows around crisp definition. The Byzance Jazz 20-inch Thin Crash is a delicate and musical Jazz cymbal. It is fast and explosive with a warm, low-pitched sound that promotes a complex frequency range with a smooth decay and is also suitable as a light ride. Meinl Jazz cymbals have a traditional finish and contain outstanding sound qualities. They were developed for the natural vintage sound that traditional Jazz requires. With a complex blend of tones, overall darkness, and a nice spread, these factors come together to form a warm and musical mix.