Detail 01
Medium thin weight
Opens quickly without a hard hit, but keeps enough body to avoid sounding papery in a loud band.
Product detailSKU #1274115064088
MEINLByzance Medium Thin Crash Brilliant Cymbal 19 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 19-inch medium thin crash from MEINL's Byzance line with a brilliant polished finish. For drummers wanting a large, fast-opening main crash.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Drummers wanting one large main crash for rock or pop
- Players who need a crash to open fast at moderate stick force
- Setups that need a bright, cutting accent over loud guitars
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Jazz players after a dark, dry, low-volume wash
- Anyone needing a crash that doubles as a primary ride
- Drummers who want short, quick accents — 19 inches sustains long
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
19 in. diameter
Lower pitch and longer sustain than 16 or 18 inch crashes. Takes up more sonic space and decays slowly.
Detail 03
Brilliant finish
Polished surface. Reads brighter and glassier than the same cymbal in a traditional lathed finish.
Detail 04
Crash, not a crash-ride
Built to be struck on the edge for accents. Riding on the bow will wash out fast.
Detail 05
Byzance series
MEINL's hand-hammered line, so surface work varies piece to piece and no two sound identical.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Needs a stand, sleeve and felts — cymbals ship without mounting hardware
- 02Confirm 19 inches clears your other cymbals and hi-hat before mounting
- 03Hand-hammered cymbals vary — the one you get will not match a demo exactly
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is 19 inches too big for a main crash?
No, but it is on the large side. Expect a lower pitch and longer decay than a typical 16 or 18 inch crash.
02What is the difference between brilliant and traditional?
Brilliant is polished and reads brighter with more shimmer. Traditional is lathed and unpolished, and comes across drier and warmer.
03Can I ride on this?
Not really. Medium thin crashes wash out under sustained riding. Use a ride cymbal for that job.
04Will it cut through loud guitars?
Yes. The brilliant finish and 19-inch size give it brightness and volume for loud stages.
