Detail 01
Sandblasted surface, large hammer marks, and thin material
These are the design details paired with the cymbal’s dry wash and soft attack.
Product detailSKU #1361988165105
MEINLByzance Vintage Series Vintage Crash 18 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
At 18 inches, Meinl’s Byzance Vintage Series Vintage Crash is a crash cymbal voiced around dry wash in a low-frequency range and a buttery, soft attack. Its sandblasted surface, large hammer marks, and thin material are central to the design. When used for crash accents, it brings those specified dry and soft characteristics rather than a generic crash profile.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Crash-cymbal setups looking for low-frequency dry wash and a soft, buttery attack.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players seeking a cymbal with thicker material; this crash is described as thin.
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.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What surface treatment does the Vintage Crash use?
It has a sandblasted surface with large hammer marks.
