Detail 01
22-inch diameter
Big for a crash. Lower pitch, slower attack, and a much longer decay than an 16- or 18-inch.
Product detailSKU #1274115064546
MEINLByzance Medium Crash Traditional Cymbal - 22 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 22-inch medium-weight crash from MEINL's Byzance Traditional line. For drummers who want one large, dark, long-decaying crash as a main accent.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Drummers who want a big wash accent on the left side
- Jazz, blues, and roots gigs needing a dark, spread crash
- Studio work where a long, slow decay is wanted
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Fast, tight, quick-choking crashes in metal or punk
- Small kits or tight stages with no room for 22 inches
- Budget-focused buyers building a first cymbal set
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
Heavier than a thin crash, so it takes a firmer hit to open up but holds together under hard playing.
Detail 03
Byzance Traditional finish
Traditional in the Byzance range is the lathed, brighter-voiced variant rather than the raw unlathed dark models.
Detail 04
Crash at ride size
At 22 inches with medium weight, it takes rides and bell work as well as crashes if you want a crash-ride.
Detail 05
MEINL Byzance line
Byzance is MEINL's higher-tier professional series, which is where the 570-dollar price sits versus their entry lines.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Sold as a single cymbal. No stand, felts, sleeve, or bag included.
- 02A 22-inch needs a boom stand and real clearance from other cymbals.
- 03Always use a felt and plastic sleeve. Metal-on-metal contact cracks cymbals.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use a 22-inch crash as a ride?
Yes. At 22 inches and medium weight it takes stick definition and bell work, though the wash builds faster than a dedicated ride's would.
02Is a medium crash too heavy for quiet playing?
It needs a firmer stroke to fully open than a thin crash. At low volume you'll get more stick sound and less full wash.
03How is Byzance Traditional different from Byzance Dark?
Traditional is the lathed, brighter and more focused voicing in the Byzance range. Dark models are unlathed or partly raw and sound drier and lower.
04Do I need a specific stand for a 22-inch cymbal?
Use a sturdy boom stand. A 22-inch is heavy and swings wide, so a light straight stand can tip or let it clash with neighboring cymbals.
Reference
Full specifications
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