Meinl Cymbals B15182021 - Byzance Assorted Cymbal Set
Product information "Meinl Cymbals B15182021 - Byzance Assorted Cymbal Set"
Thanks to the special mix of soft, trashy hihats and crashes in combination with a very versatile ride, this set offers the drummer a wide range of expressive possibilities. It includes the 15" Dual Hihat, the 18" Dual Crash, the 20" Extra Thin Hammered Crash and the 21" Polyphonic Ride - all from the Byzance series. The cymbals in this specially composed set were selected because they complement each other perfectly, both tonally and stylistically. The 15" Dual Hihat has a very soft attack and an earthy basic character, thanks to the unusual hammering and the special twisting process. The 18" Dual Crash offers a very explosive response with a trashy tone. The 20" Extra Thin Hammered Crash also contributes to the versatility of the cymbal set with its trashy response but a clearer sustain. Thanks to the thin rim of the 21" Polyphonic Ride, this cymbal can also be crashed very well. It also offers a clear attack and the large bell makes it very versatile. All cymbals in this set are hand-hammered in the Turkish tradition from B20 bronze.
- Alloy: B20 Bronze
- Country of Origin: Germany
- Crash: 18" (45,72 cm)
- Crash: 20" (50,80 cm)
- Diameter HiHat: 15" (38,10 cm)
- Diameter Ride: 21" (53,34 cm)
- Includes: 4 Cymbals
- Product code: B15182021
- Production: Hand chased
- Thickness: medium
The company Meinl was founded in 1951 by Roland Meinl as a one-man operation producing cymbals in a cellar workshop. Now in its third generation and family-run, Roland Meinl Musikinstrumente has become one of the biggest names in the production of cymbals, percussion instruments and sound therapy instruments, with locations in Gutenstetten and Nashville, TN.
Meinl Cymbals are manufactured at two locations. One production site is at the company headquarters in Gutenstetten in Franconia. This site has been specialised in high-precision automated production and hammering and has been continuously modernised since the new build in 2003. The series produced exclusively in Germany include, among others, HCS, Classics Custom, Classics Custom Dark, Classics Custom Dual as well as Pure Alloy and Pure Alloy Custom.
With the introduction of the traditionally hand-hammered cymbals of the Byzance Series in 2000, Meinl entered a centuries-old tradition of cymbal manufacturing in the home of cymbal craftsmanship – Turkey. Since the construction of the Turkish production facility in Samsun in 2019, production has taken place in a highly modern manufactory. After manufacture there, the cymbals are finished in the German factory and each one is strictly inspected for look and sound.
The cymbal range comprises seven main series that, based on six different alloys, cover a particularly broad sonic spectrum. These include: Byzance, Pure Alloy, Classic Custom, HCS, Symphonic/Marching, Generarion X and Artist Concept Models.
The range is complemented by Drum Gear – accessories for the drum kit – from drum rugs through practice pads and stick bags to cymbal cleaners and drum keys. Meinl Cymbals' endorsers include some of the most successful and well-known drummers of our time, among them: Benny Greb, Robert "Sput" Searight, Matt Garstka, Anika Nilles, Mike Johnston, Jost Nickel, Chris Coleman, Luke Holland, Brann Dailor and Wolfgang Haffner.
To experience the complete Meinl Cymbals range with all your senses, we warmly recommend a visit to our Walldorf branch. On site we host the first Meinl Flagship Store in Europe, where you'll find the entire Meinl Cymbals portfolio and even some special models that you can of course play and try out.
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The most beutiful sounding cymbals i have ever owned. I was looking for a sound on the crashes that had more than just a typical crash sound. I wanted a mix of crash and a bit of china sound.. and i found them with Meinl. I am so happy and impressed.. the best buy ever. Crash, ride and hi-hat sound is just magic.
