Detail 01
Medium weight
Defined stick sound that holds up at volume. Heavy enough to stay controlled instead of washing into mud.
Product detailSKU #1274115064093
MEINLByzance Medium Ride Traditional Cymbal 22 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 22-inch medium-weight ride from MEINL's Byzance line in a traditional lathed finish. For drummers wanting stick definition with a warm underlying wash.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Drummers wanting a large ride with clear stick articulation
- Rock, blues and roots players needing wash without harshness
- Anyone replacing a small ride that sounds pingy or thin
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who need a bright, glassy attack — traditional runs warmer
- Drummers who crash their ride often; medium weight resists opening up
- Tight setups where a 22-inch cymbal will not fit
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
22 in. diameter
Lower pitch, longer sustain and more spread than a 20 inch ride. It fills space between beats.
Detail 03
Traditional finish
Lathed and unpolished. Drier and warmer than a brilliant version of the same cymbal.
Detail 04
Ride, not a crash-ride
Built for sustained playing on the bow and bell. Edge crashes will be stiffer than a dedicated crash.
Detail 05
Byzance series
Hand-hammered, so hammering patterns and voice vary between individual cymbals.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Needs a stand, sleeve and felts — no mounting hardware ships with a cymbal
- 02Measure your setup. A 22-inch ride needs real clearance from the kit
- 03Medium weight rewards stick tip control; heavy shoulder hits will build wash
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How does 22 inches compare to a 20-inch ride?
Lower pitched, longer sustaining and more spread. It fills more space between beats and takes more room in a setup.
02Is a medium ride versatile enough for one-ride setups?
Yes. Medium weight keeps stick definition at volume while still giving wash, which is the usual compromise for a single ride.
03Traditional or brilliant for a ride?
Traditional is lathed and unpolished, giving a drier, warmer tone. Brilliant is polished and reads brighter with more shimmer.
04Does it have a usable bell?
It is a ride, so the bell is a standard part of the playing surface. Medium weight gives a bell that cuts under a stick shoulder.
