Detail 01
Medium thin weight
Opens fast under a light stroke and decays sooner than a medium or heavy crash. Lower volume ceiling, more control.
Product detailSKU #1274115064519
MEINLByzance Medium Thin Crash Brilliant Cymbal 17 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 17-inch medium thin crash from Meinl's Byzance range, in a brilliant finish. A main crash for players who want fast response over sheer volume.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Gigging drummers wanting one versatile main crash
- Studio work where a smooth attack beats brute volume
- Filling the gap between a 16 and an 18
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Hard-hitting metal players who lean on the edge
- Anyone needing maximum cut over loud amplification
- Budget buyers — this is one pro-priced cymbal
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
17 inch
An odd size between 16 and 18: lower and longer-sustaining than a 16, quicker to speak than an 18.
Detail 03
Brilliant finish
Polished surface. Brighter and glassier on top, and stick marks and fingerprints show more than on an unpolished cymbal.
Detail 04
Byzance line
Meinl's upper tier, which is why a single 17-inch crash costs about what a full entry-level cymbal pack does.
Detail 05
Crash, not a crash-ride
Built for accents. Riding steady patterns on a thin crash washes it out and buries stick definition.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Sold as a single cymbal — no stand, sleeve, felts or bag
- 02Thin crashes crack if struck edge-on with heavy shoulder strokes
- 03The brilliant finish needs occasional cleaning to stay bright
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can this be my only crash?
Yes. Seventeen inches is workable as a single crash — big enough for full accents, fast enough for tight ones. Add a 16 or 18 later if you want contrast.
02Is it too thin for rock?
It handles moderate rock volumes. Medium thin cymbals want to be struck, not attacked; constant hard edge hits will shorten its life.
03What does brilliant mean?
It's a polished surface rather than a raw one. Visually shinier, brighter up top, and it shows stick marks sooner.
04Does it include a stand?
No. One cymbal only. You supply the stand, sleeve, felt washers and wing nut.
