Detail 01
Traditional finish
Lathed and polished, so it's brighter and more open than the raw Byzance finishes. The most all-purpose voice in the line.
Product detailSKU #1274115063370
MEINLByzance Medium Crash Traditional Cymbal - 16 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 16-inch traditional-finish Byzance crash, hand-hammered B20 bronze. For drummers wanting a dark, complex crash over a bright modern one.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Jazz, blues, and roots gigs where a crash should blend, not cut
- Studio work where cymbal wash has to sit under vocals
- Replacing a harsh stock crash on an otherwise good kit
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Loud rock and metal players needing a crash that slices through
- Anyone on a first kit budget; entry crashes cost a fraction of this
- Drummers who want a fast, short crash that gets out of the way
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.
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Medium weight
Middle ground. Opens up with moderate force, holds together under harder hits, and sustains longer than a thin crash.
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16 in.
The common main crash size. Faster attack and shorter decay than an 18; more body than a 14.
Detail 04
Hand-hammered
Irregular hammer marks scatter the overtones, giving a darker, less uniform sound than machine-pressed cymbals.
Detail 05
Byzance line
Meinl's Turkish-made cast bronze series. Each cymbal varies, so no two sound identical.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Medium weight needs a real stroke to open up; light players may find it stiff
- 02No cymbal sleeve, felt, or wing nut included
- 03Hand-hammered cymbals vary; the one you get won't match a demo video exactly
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is 16 inches a good main crash size?
Yes. It's the standard first crash. Quick enough to answer a fill, big enough to carry a chorus. Add an 18 later if you want a slower, washier second crash.
02How does traditional compare to the darker Byzance finishes?
Traditional is lathed and polished, so it's the brightest and most open of the Byzance finishes. The raw and dark versions trade that clarity for more trash and shorter sustain.
03Will this cut through a loud rock band?
Not well. It's a dark, complex crash built to blend. For volume and cut, look at brighter, heavier cymbals.
04Why does it cost more than other 16-inch crashes?
Cast B20 bronze and hand-hammering, both done individually rather than stamped from sheet metal. That's what produces the complexity and the price.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
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