Detail 01
Extensive hand hammering and a fully lathed surface
These two treatments create the response character described for this cymbal.
Product detailSKU #1500000337578
MEINLByzance Foundry Reserve Crash Cymbal 19 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Made as a 19-inch crash, the Foundry Reserve pairs extensive hand hammering with a fully lathed surface. Its medium weight produces a full-bodied peak, while its response is dark, explosive, and brief rather than lingering. The quick decay makes it a focused crash choice. It can also cover light ride duties, giving a drummer an additional role from one cymbal in a deliberately minimal setup.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Drummers building a reduced cymbal setup who need crash sounds plus occasional light-ride use.
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
Medium weight
Contributes to the full-bodied sound at the cymbal’s peak.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can it be used as a ride cymbal?
Yes. It can serve as a light ride when a minimal cymbal setup needs one cymbal to cover more than crash duties.
