Detail 01
Thin weight
Opens fast at low stick volume and decays quicker than a medium crash. Less wash, more immediate accent.
Product detailSKU #1274115063398
MEINLByzance Thin Crash Traditional Cymbal 18 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
18-inch thin crash from MEINL's hand-hammered Byzance line. For drummers who want a fast, dark, low-volume crash in a musical setting.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Jazz, studio, and low-volume gigs needing quick response
- Drummers who play with the shoulder of the stick lightly
- Layering a dark crash under an existing brighter setup
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Hard hitters — thin bronze cracks under heavy, repeated attacks
- Loud rock stages where a thin crash disappears in the mix
- Anyone needing a crash-ride; this has no usable stick definition
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
18-inch diameter
Large for a thin crash. Gives lower pitch and longer sustain than a 16, still fast because of the thin bronze.
Detail 03
Byzance line
MEINL's hand-hammered B20 series. Hammering varies piece to piece, so every cymbal sounds slightly different.
Detail 04
Traditional finish
Lathed and polished. Brighter and more open than raw or brilliant-free Byzance variants of the same model.
Detail 05
$409.99 price
Professional tier. You are paying for hand hammering and B20 bronze rather than machine-pressed consistency.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Thin cymbals crack if hit flat — strike with a glancing motion off the edge
- 02Cymbal stand, felts, and sleeve are separate purchases
- 03Hand-hammered means the one you get will vary slightly from any demo you heard
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use an 18-inch thin crash as a ride?
No. Thin bronze washes out under steady stick patterns instead of giving a clear ping. Use a dedicated ride.
02Is this too thin for rock?
For loud rock, yes. Thin crashes get buried by amplified guitars and are more likely to crack under heavy hitting.
03What's the difference between Traditional and other Byzance finishes?
Traditional is lathed and polished, so it's brighter and more open. Darker Byzance finishes trade that brightness for a drier, more controlled sound.
04Why does an 18-inch cost this much?
Byzance cymbals are hand hammered from B20 bronze. That process is labor intensive and gives each cymbal its own character.
