Detail 01
18 inches
Lower pitched and longer sustaining than a 16. Takes a moment to bloom after the stick hits.
Product detailSKU #1274115064146
MEINLByzance Dark Crash Cymbal 18 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
An 18-inch dark-voiced crash from Meinl's Turkish-made Byzance line. For a drummer adding a lower, longer crash to an existing kit.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Drummers who want a crash that decays rather than rings bright
- Filling out a kit that already has a smaller, faster crash
- Lower-volume rooms where a bright crash cuts too hard
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players needing a short, explosive accent — 18 inches opens slowly
- A first and only cymbal on a starter kit
- Loud stages where you need maximum cut over guitars
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
Dark voicing
Less high-end sizzle, more woody body. Sits under vocals and guitars instead of on top of them.
Detail 03
Crash at this size
Big enough to ride on for washy patterns, though stick definition stays limited compared to a real ride.
Detail 04
Made in Turkey
Byzance is Meinl's Turkish-made line, the tradition most dark, complex cymbal voices come from.
Detail 05
$429.99
Single-cymbal pricing well above starter packs. You are buying one voice, not a set.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01An 18 needs clearance — check spacing from your hi-hat and ride
- 02Use a felt and plastic sleeve; metal-on-metal contact cracks cymbals
- 03Strike the edge at an angle; flat, direct hits crack edges
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is 18 inches too big for a crash?
It is on the large side. Expect a slower attack and a long decay. If you want a quick, sharp accent, go smaller and keep this as your secondary crash.
02Can I use it as a ride?
Yes, for washy, open playing. Ride patterns will blur together rather than give you clean stick definition, so it works better for texture than timekeeping.
03What does Dark actually mean here?
Less bright top end and more low-mid body. Darker crashes blend into a mix instead of jumping over it, which suits quieter or more acoustic settings.
04Does a cymbal come with a stand?
Cymbals are sold on their own. You need a straight or boom stand plus a felt washer and a plastic sleeve over the threaded rod to protect the bell hole.
Reference
Full specifications
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1 detailsBody & build
- Country of Origin
- Turkey Added Value: No
