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Splash
Fast attack, almost no wash. It speaks and stops, which is why it sits in gaps a crash would flood.
Product detailSKU #1274115064721
MEINLByzance Splash Traditional Cymbal 8 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
An 8-inch splash from MEINL's Byzance Traditional line. For drummers who want a short, sharp accent cymbal for kit or percussion setup.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Adding quick accents between crashes on a busy kit
- Studio work where a full crash washes over the mix
- Percussionists mounting a fast effect over congas or a rack
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drummers needing a main crash — a splash won't sustain
- Anyone wanting one all-purpose cymbal; this is a specialist
- Heavy players hitting hard; splashes take edge damage
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
8 inches
The common middle splash size. Higher and shorter than a 10-inch, fuller and less brittle than a 6-inch.
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Byzance Traditional
MEINL's traditional-finish Byzance series — the lathed, brighter end of that line rather than the raw or dark variants.
Detail 04
$179.99
Mid-tier pricing for a small cymbal. You're paying for the Byzance line, not for size.
Detail 05
Small diameter
Less mass means it responds to light sticking, but also less metal to absorb hard hits.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No mount included — you'll need a splash arm, clamp or spare cymbal stand
- 02Splash felts and sleeves are often missing on small cymbals; check yours
- 03Mount it loose. Overtightening a small cymbal is the fastest way to crack it
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use an 8-inch splash as a crash?
No. It decays in under a second and won't carry a phrase the way a crash does. It's an accent cymbal only.
02Does it come with a stand or mount?
No. This is the cymbal alone. You'll need a splash arm or clamp to mount it near your existing setup.
03Is 8 inches better than 10 for splash?
8 inches is shorter and higher-pitched — better for quick accents. A 10-inch gives more body and slightly longer decay.
04Will it crack if I hit it hard?
Small cymbals have less mass to absorb force. Strike it with a glancing edge hit rather than a direct downward hit.
