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MEINLByzance Extra Dry Dual Crash/Ride Cymbal 20 in.

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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

The 20-inch Byzance Extra Dry Dual Crash/Ride puts crash and ride duties into distinct playing areas. Its extra-dry, medium-light design produces a warm, breathy crash with a brief decay and a throaty midrange. Move to the ride zone for crisp stick definition while keeping the tone muted and complex. Hand hammering and lathing give the surface its dry, earthy character and subtle overtones, making the cymbal suited to players who work with contrast and touch.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Jazz, fusion, indie, or experimental playing where dry color and articulation matter.
  • Using one cymbal for both short crash statements and defined ride patterns.

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Players looking for a long-sustaining crash response.

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.

MEINL Byzance Extra Dry Dual Crash/Ride Cymbal 20 in. construction detail

Detail 01

Dual crash/ride zones

Separate areas support crashing and riding from the same 20-inch cymbal.

Detail 02

Extra Dry finish

Keeps the ride voice muted and complex while the crash remains breathy.

Detail 03

Medium-light weight

Contributes to the warm crash response and short sustain described here.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01The crash response is intentionally short in sustain.
  2. 02The ride zone and crash zone are designed as separate playing areas.
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Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01Can it serve as both a crash and a ride?

Yes. It has dedicated zones for crashing and riding, with different responses in each area.

02What does the ride area sound like?

It offers crisp stick definition with a muted, complex tone.

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