Detail 01
Unlathed surface
Keeps the stick definition crisp and earthy.
Product detailSKU #1500000418447
MEINLByzance Dark Big Apple Flat Ride 22 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Byzance Dark Big Apple is a 22-inch thin flat ride with a dark, raw voice for heavier music. Its hand-hammered B20 bronze construction combines an unlathed surface and no bell, giving stick work crisp, earthy definition. A slight bow brings sizzle and roar into the wash under stronger playing. It covers a wide dynamic range, moving from subtle ghost notes to crashing accents, with a low, breathy response when used as a crash.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Heavier music where a dark, raw ride voice fits the arrangement.
- Moving between ghost notes, ride patterns and crash accents within one part.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who require a ride cymbal with a bell.
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
Thin weight
Supports expressive playing across a wide dynamic range.
Detail 03
Slight bow shape
Adds sizzle and roar to the wash when played more forcefully.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does it have a bell?
No. This flat ride has no bell.
02Is the surface lathed?
No. It has an unlathed surface.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Multi-Colored
