Detail 01
Dark voicing
Lower fundamental with rolled-off high end. Sits under a mix rather than slicing through it.
Product detailSKU #1274115063461
MEINLByzance Dark Crash Cymbal 17 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
17" dark crash from MEINL's Byzance line, made in Turkey. For drummers wanting a warm, low-pitched crash with short decay.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Jazz, gospel and studio work needing a warm, quick crash
- Filling the gap between a 16" and 18" crash
- Drummers whose existing cymbals sound too bright
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Metal and hard rock players needing cut and long sustain
- Budget-focused buyers — this is a $400 cymbal
- Anyone wanting a glassy, modern, high-pitched crash
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
17 inch diameter
In-between size. Lower and fuller than a 16", faster and more controlled than an 18".
Detail 03
Made in Turkey
MEINL's Turkish workshop does the hand-hammering for the Byzance line, so each piece varies slightly from the next.
Detail 04
Byzance series
B20 bronze, hand-hammered tier. The step up from machine-made cymbals in response and complexity.
Detail 05
Crash cymbal
Built to open fast under an angled stroke. It's not designed to hold a steady ride pattern cleanly.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Cymbal only — no stand, felts, sleeve or bag
- 0217" is an odd size; check your stand spacing before adding it
- 03Hand-hammered means yours will vary slightly from any demo you hear
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What's the difference between dark and traditional Byzance?
Dark models have a lower pitch and drier, shorter decay with less shimmer. Traditional is lathed and polished, giving more sustain and high-end brightness.
02Is 17" a useful size?
Yes, especially as a second crash. It gives you a distinct pitch between a 16" and an 18" instead of two crashes that sound nearly the same.
03Will this cut through a loud band?
Not reliably. Dark voicing trades high-end cut for warmth. For loud stages you'd want a brighter or heavier crash, or a mic on it.
04Can I use this as a ride?
It's a crash, so it opens up fast and washes out under steady patterns. Stick definition will get buried. Use a dedicated ride for that.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Country of Origin
- Turkey Added Value: No
