Meinl Byzance Traditional 18" China

Group: Chinas (& Swishes)
Type: China
Size: 18 Inch
Series: Byzance Traditional
Weight: 1184g, 1204g (2023 Serial Number)
Years of production: 2001 - Present
Sound file: Byzance Traditional 18" China
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Review: "Most China cymbals I’ve played can be classified either as “trashy” or “gongy.” Whether used as crashes or as rides, the Byzance Chinas are definitely in the gongy category. The sound of the 16" model is particularly metallic. The 18" and 20" models have more overtones, but they’re still very dry, and their pitches are really low."

Review written by Rick Mattingly ("Product Close-Up - Meinl Byzance Cymbals - East Meets West To Create A New Sound", Modern Drummer, April 2002, p.39)

Artist/song where it can be heard: unknown