Detail 01
12-inch diameter
Fast attack, very short decay. It speaks and gets out of the way before the next beat lands.
Product detailSKU #1274115063684
MEINLByzance Splash Traditional Cymbal 12 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 12-inch Byzance splash — a short, dark accent cymbal. For drummers who want punctuation without the bright ping of a typical splash.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Adding quick accents in jazz, gospel, and studio work
- Drummers with a dark cymbal setup needing a matching splash
- Filling the gap between hi-hat accents and a full crash
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting a bright, cutting splash over loud guitars
- Anyone needing a primary crash — 12 inches is too small
- First-kit buyers who still need core crash and ride cymbals
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, B20 hand-hammered
Darker and more complex than machine-made splashes, with piece-to-piece variation from the hand work.
Detail 03
Traditional finish
Lathed surface keeps some brightness and shimmer, so it still cuts as an accent despite the dark Byzance character.
Detail 04
Splash, not a crash
An accent voice only. Thin and small, so it won't hold up as your main crash cymbal.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Cymbal only — you'll need a stand or clamp arm to mount it
- 02Thin splashes are the easiest cymbals to crack; hit at an angle, not straight down
- 0312 inches is on the small side — 10 is tighter, 14 has more body
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use this as my only crash?
No. At 12 inches a splash decays in a fraction of a second. You need a 16- or 18-inch crash for main accents.
02How do I mount a splash?
Either a spare cymbal stand or a clamp arm off an existing stand. Most drummers use a clamp to save floor space.
03Is a Byzance splash brighter or darker than a standard splash?
Darker. The Byzance hand-hammering gives it more complexity and less glassy top end than a typical bright splash.
04Will this crack easily?
Splashes are thin, so technique matters. Glancing edge hits are fine; straight-down blows are what cracks them.
