Detail 01
Extra-thin profile
Supports rapid response and a full wash of sound.
Product detailSKU #1347893629381
MEINLByzance Traditional Extra Thin Hammered Crash Cymbal - 18 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built around an extra-thin, hand-worked B20 bronze design, this 18-inch crash responds quickly and opens into a full wash. Its voice combines smooth warmth and a mid-bright core with darker, trashier highlights. The broad spread and extended sustain give cymbal parts room to develop, while the sensitive response supports detailed playing. It suits recordings and live performances where you want expressive crash color rather than a brief, contained accent.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Recording or live cymbal parts that benefit from a wide spread and long sustain
- Detailed crash work requiring rapid response and a full wash of sound
- Rock, pop, fusion, jazz, funk, R&B, reggae, and world-music settings
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who need a short-decay crash sound; this model is described with long sustain
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
B20 bronze alloy
Provides the cymbal's broad frequency range and robust tone.
Detail 03
Hand hammering and hand lathing
Shape the complex voice, including its shimmering and trashy highlights.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What kind of response does it have?
Its extra-thin profile is described as responding rapidly and producing a full wash.
02How long does the sound last?
It has a wide spread with lengthy sustain.
03What is the cymbal made from?
It uses B20 bronze alloy and is hand hammered and hand lathed.
Reference
Full specifications
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1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- 18 in.
