Detail 01
Extra Dry finish
Unlathed, heavily hammered surface. Kills sustain and overtones, so each stick hit stays separate instead of blurring.
Product detailSKU #1274115063675
MEINLByzance Extra Dry Medium Ride Traditional Cymbal 20 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 20-inch hand-hammered Turkish ride with a raw, unlathed finish. For drummers who want a dry, controlled stick sound over a washy one.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Jazz, roots, and Americana where stick definition matters most
- Studio sessions needing a ride that doesn't wash into the mix
- Drummers layering a dry ride against brighter crashes
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Rock and metal players wanting a loud, washing ride
- Anyone needing a bright, glassy bell for cutting bell patterns
- Budget-first buyers — this sits well above entry-level cymbal pricing
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
20-inch diameter
The versatile ride size. Enough body for a defined bell and crash, without the sluggish response of 22-inch rides.
Detail 03
Medium weight
Sits between thin and heavy. Holds stick definition at volume but still opens up when you lean on it.
Detail 04
Byzance line, B20 hand-hammered
Each cymbal is worked by hand, so tone varies piece to piece. Darker and more complex than machine-made cymbals.
Detail 05
Traditional (lathed) bell and bow sections
The lathing brings back some clarity on the bell, so bell patterns still speak against the dry bow.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Cymbal only — no stand, felts, or sleeves included
- 02Hand-hammered means real piece-to-piece variation; hear yours if you can
- 03Dry rides sound quiet in a shop and open up in a room
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this loud enough for rock?
It has body but it's built for definition, not wash. Loud rock drummers usually want a heavier, brighter ride that cuts over guitars.
02What does Extra Dry actually mean?
The surface is left unlathed and heavily hammered. That removes the shimmer and sustain, leaving a short, woody stick sound with a dark undertone.
03Can I crash on a 20-inch medium ride?
Yes, at the edge. It won't bloom like a crash cymbal, but it gives a dark, controlled accent that suits quieter settings.
04Will two of these sound the same?
No. Hand-hammering makes each cymbal slightly different in pitch and character. That's inherent to the process, not a defect.
