Meinl Byzance Dark 22" Big Apple Ride
Group: Rides
Type: Big Apple Ride
Size: 22 Inch
Series: Byzance Dark
Weight: 2122g, 2161g, 2190g, 2222g, 2236g, 2260g, 2288g, 2303g, 2349g, 2358g, 2362g, 2381g, 2415g, 2420g
Median Weight: 2296g (n=14)
Years of production: ? - Present
Sound file: Byzance Dark 22" Big Apple Ride
Byzance Dark 22" Big Apple Ride
Byzance Dark 22" Big Apple Ride
Byzance Dark 22" Big Apple Ride
Byzance Dark 22" Big Apple Ride
Byzance Dark 22" Big Apple Ride
Byzance Dark 22" Big Apple Ride
Byzance Dark 22" Big Apple Ride
Byzance Dark 22" Big Apple Ride
Byzance Dark 22" Big Apple Ride
Byzance Dark 22" Big Apple Ride
Byzance Dark 22" Big Apple Ride & Byzance Dark 22" Light Ride
Byzance Dark 22" Big Apple Ride
Byzance Dark 22" Big Apple Ride
Byzance Dark 22" Big Apple Ride
Meinl's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: "New to the Byzance Dark line is the 22" Big Apple Dark Ride, successor to the original Big Apple ride (released to the Byzance Jazz line in 2012) which was crafted in an attempt to capture the essence of the traditional New York City jazz sound. This cymbal, like the original, has a flatter profile and under-sized bell, typical of many rides designed for jazz styles.
The new version however, has not undergone a lathing process, which leaves it with a very rustic, dark matte finish. This 'straight from the oven' look, which has been all the rage in recent years, should give a dramatically darker and drier tonality than that of a lathed and polished cymbal.
This classy cymbal with its simple and earthy appearance just begs to be explored. Of course with a cymbal of this nature (and name for that matter), it just had to be christened with a jazz ride pattern. With a trusty Peter Erskine signature jazz stick in hand, the cymbal subtly bounced into life with a "tah, tah, tah-tah, tah". And let us tell you, the stick response on this thing is absolutely unbelievable!
Often with un-lathed rides, there can be a lack of initial stick response which is usually substituted for more wash. Somehow though (likely helped by the fact it is fairly thin), it produces a perfect blend of sweet, woody stick definition and wash which is absolutely perfect for any jazz style, particularly bebop.
The cymbal is rather on the quiet side which allows it to handle a fairly good thrashing without being at all overbearing. This could possibly hinder it within other genres, but if you like your ride sound dark and dirty, this will complement a wide range of styles."
- Review written by Tom Bradley ("Meinl Byzance Big Apple Dark ride review - Meinl moves to the Dark side", Musicradar.com, October 6, 2015)
Artist/song where it can be heard: unknown
