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China cymbal
Upturned edge and flared profile give a fast, trashy explosion with almost no sustain tail.
Product detailSKU #1274115063696
MEINLByzance Brilliant China Cymbal 20 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 20-inch Byzance china with a brilliant finish. A loud, trashy accent cymbal for drummers already running a full crash setup.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Rock and metal drummers wanting a hard stop or section marker
- Adding a dark, trashy accent above hi-hat and crash
- Players who want a china big enough to also ride on
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Jazz or quiet acoustic playing where it overpowers the kit
- Drummers still building a first set of crashes and rides
- Anyone wanting a subtle, blendable accent
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.
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20 inches
Large for a china — lower pitch, more volume and enough surface to play sustained patterns on.
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Brilliant finish
Polished surface brightens the attack and adds shimmer compared to a raw or traditional finish.
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Byzance line
MEINL's hand-hammered Turkish B20 range, so expect a darker, more complex voice than machine-made cymbals.
Detail 05
Roughly $490
Professional-tier pricing for a specialty accent, not a general-purpose first cymbal.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mount it inverted with a proper china sleeve and felt to avoid cracks
- 02Needs a dedicated boom arm — most kits don't have a spare
- 03Large chinas need clearance overhead and in your case
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can you ride on a 20-inch china?
Yes. At this size there's enough bow to play sustained patterns, though the wash builds fast and washes out under heavy playing.
02Should I mount it upside down?
Most drummers invert chinas so the flared edge points up and the stick strikes the underside. It's easier to hit and reduces edge damage.
03Is a brilliant finish louder than traditional?
Not louder, but brighter. The polish emphasizes high frequencies, so the attack cuts more and the decay sounds cleaner.
04Does it come with a mount or sleeve?
Buy a china-angle boom arm plus sleeve and felts separately. Metal-on-metal contact at the hole is the most common cause of cracks.
