Detail 01
20-inch diameter
The standard ride size. Enough surface for a full stick sound without the sluggish response of a 22.
Product detailSKU #1274115063789
MEINLByzance Benny Greb Sand Ride 20 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
20-inch ride with a dry, unlathed sand finish and low, controlled wash. For drummers who want stick definition over a washy, spread-out ride sound.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Studio work where a washy ride swamps the mix
- Jazz and low-volume gigs needing clear stick articulation
- Drummers who ride hard and want the bell heard
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Rock and metal players wanting a big, sustaining wash
- Anyone whose budget centers on a first ride cymbal
- Drummers who need one bright, cutting crash-ride
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Sand finish
The raw, unpolished surface knocks down high overtones. Sticks read as a defined ping rather than a wash.
Detail 03
Byzance line
Meinl's hand-hammered Turkish series. Hammering is irregular, so no two cymbals sound identical.
Detail 04
Signature cymbal
Voiced to one drummer's taste rather than as a general-purpose ride. It has a specific character you either want or don't.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Ships as the cymbal only. No stand, felts, sleeve or bag included.
- 02The dry character means it will not cut through a loud stage.
- 03Play one first if you can. Hand-hammered cymbals vary piece to piece.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this ride dark or bright?
Dark and dry. The sand finish removes the high shimmer, leaving a controlled, woody stick sound with a short, low wash.
02Can I crash on it?
You can, but it will not open up like a crash. Expect a quick, contained response rather than a long sustain.
03Will it work for rock?
Only for quieter rock. In a loud band it disappears because it lacks the sustain and volume a wash ride provides.
04Is a 20-inch ride the right size?
20 inches is the most common ride size. It gives clear stick definition and a usable bell without the weight and slow response of larger rides.
