Detail 01
6-inch diameter
Very fast attack, decay under a second. It speaks and gets out of the way immediately.
Product detailSKU #1274115063973
MEINLByzance Splash Cymbal 6 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 6-inch B20 bronze splash from Meinl's Byzance line. Short, bright accent cymbal for drummers who want a quick punctuation voice.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Fast accents and stops where a crash rings too long
- Adding a high, thin voice above existing hats and crashes
- Studio work needing a decay that clears quickly
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drummers needing a main crash — 6 inches has no body
- Anyone wanting a first cymbal; this is a supplemental voice
- Loud stages where a 6-inch splash disappears in the mix
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
Byzance line
Meinl's hand-hammered B20 series, darker and drier than their machine-made lines.
Detail 03
Splash, not crash
Designed as an accent voice, not a main wash. Pairs with crashes rather than replacing one.
Detail 04
$169.99 for one small cymbal
Pricing reflects the hand-hammered Byzance construction, not the size. Small does not mean cheap here.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No mount included — you need a splash arm or spare cymbal stand
- 02Sold as a single cymbal, not part of a matched set
- 03A felt, sleeve and wing nut are needed to mount it safely
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use a 6-inch splash as my only crash?
No. At 6 inches it decays almost instantly and has no low end. It works as an accent alongside a crash, not instead of one.
02Will it cut through a loud band?
It sits high and thin. In a loud rock mix it needs a mic or a close listen. It reads better in quieter or recorded settings.
03How does Byzance differ from Meinl's cheaper cymbals?
Byzance is hand-hammered B20 bronze — darker and more complex than the sheet-bronze HCS line. That is what the price difference buys.
04Do I need a special stand?
Any cymbal stand works, but most drummers mount a splash this small on a clamp-on arm off an existing stand to save floor space.
