Meinl Byzance Foundry Reserve

Introduction: 2019
Background: "A limited collection of our finest hand-made Turkish cymbals, Byzance Foundry Reserve showcases the stunning, sonically rich works of art our cymbalsmiths create." (1)
Innovation: "Tonality and nuance are added with extra hand-hammering, resulting in deep craters that riddle the surfaces. Coupled with wide blade lathing, these cymbals produce a clear, pronounced stick-attack note over a lush bed of even undertones." (1)
Alloy: B20
Quality: Professional
Applications: Live and Studio
Sound:

Current Byzance Dark Models and Sizes in Production

Rides

• Flat Ride - 21"
• Light Ride - 20" 22" 24"
• Ride - 20" 22" 24"

Crashes

• Crash - 18" 19" 20"

Hi-Hats

• Hihat - 14" 15" 16"

China Type

• China Ride - 22"
  

R&D Prototype Models and Sizes

Crashes

• Crash - 22" (2)

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Source:

1. Quoted from Foundry Reserve series description found on meinlcymbals.com, 2024.
2. Sold by Slagverket drum shop p/YouTube video posted June 10, 2020: Meinl 22" Byzance Foundry Reserve R&D Crash

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