Detail 01
18 inch
Larger than a typical 16-inch crash. Lower pitch, longer sustain, slower to open up. Doubles as a crash-ride in a pinch.
Product detailSKU #1274115064764
MEINLByzance Medium Crash Traditional Cymbal - 18 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
18-inch MEINL Byzance crash in the Traditional finish, medium weight. A professional-tier main crash for drummers replacing a stock cymbal.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing an entry-level crash with a hand-hammered cymbal that records well
- Rock and pop drummers needing a main crash that holds up at volume
- Players who want one crash that also works as a light ride
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Beginners on a first kit — the price outpaces the rest of the setup
- Drummers wanting fast, thin, quick-decay crashes for jazz
- Anyone needing a bright, cutting metal-oriented crash
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
The middle ground. Enough body to take hard hits without choking, still responsive to lighter playing than a heavy cymbal.
Detail 03
Traditional finish
Lathed and polished, brighter and more cutting than the raw or dark Byzance finishes.
Detail 04
Byzance line
MEINL's hand-hammered professional series. Each cymbal varies slightly, so tone is not identical unit to unit.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No cymbal stand, sleeve, felt or wingnut included
- 02Overtightening the wingnut chokes the cymbal and stresses the bell hole
- 03Hand-hammered cymbals vary — sound may differ slightly from demo videos
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can an 18-inch crash work as a ride?
Yes, as a secondary crash-ride. It has a washier, less defined stick sound than a dedicated ride, but works for lighter playing.
02How does Traditional differ from other Byzance finishes?
Traditional is lathed and polished, giving a brighter and more cutting voice than the darker, drier raw and unlathed Byzance variants.
03Is medium weight right for hard hitters?
Medium handles hard rock volume better than a thin crash. Players hitting extremely hard consistently may prefer a heavier cymbal.
04What hardware do I need?
A cymbal stand with a sleeve, two felts and a wingnut. None of that ships with the cymbal.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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