• Hand hammered in Turkey from cast B20 bronze alloy — with a clean attack and wash met by a darker and complex blend of undertones from the hand hammering, the Byzance Traditional 16” Medium Crash is nuanced, powerful and agile enough for any style
• 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
• Medium weight —Byzance medium weight crashes deliver plenty of punch with a sustain that does not linger or fade away too quickly — depending on your dynamics, the connection you will feel is a great blend of delicateness and power
• 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

Color:16" Traditional Medium 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 traditional 16-inch medium crash delivers an outstanding punchy attack with dark to medium range undertones that give the cymbal instant character. Byzance medium crashes are designed to open up into a warm, full bodied wash that has an unmatched musical spread with a longer sustain.