{"product_id":"meinl-chinoise-byzance-18-dark-trash-378981","title":"18\" BYZANCE DARK TRASH CHINA","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Context and Positioning in the Range\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eByzance\u003c\/strong\u003e series represents Meinl's \"premium artisanal\" approach, with cymbals \u003cstrong\u003emade in Turkey\u003c\/strong\u003e and crafted using traditional methods (hand hammering, characterful finishes). Within this family, the \u003cstrong\u003eByzance Dark\u003c\/strong\u003e line targets drummers seeking a darker, more complex, and less \"bright\" sound, with immediate response and natural control. The \u003cstrong\u003eDark Trash China\u003c\/strong\u003e positions itself as a modern accent china: shorter, more textured, and designed to cut through an arrangement without spreading out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho This Drum\/Instrument Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis china cymbal is primarily aimed at \u003cstrong\u003eintermediate to expert drummers\u003c\/strong\u003e who want an expressive china capable of creating clear impacts and controlled \"dirty\" textures. It excels in contexts requiring quick, readable accents: modern rock, metal (breakdowns, punctuations), fusion, funk, edgy pop, as well as more dynamic environments where a \u003cstrong\u003eshort and dark\u003c\/strong\u003e effect cymbal is preferred over a long, overpowering china. In the studio, its contained sustain facilitates mix placement and limits bleed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures and Innovations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe signature of this Dark Trash China comes from the combination of a responsive china profile and \u003cstrong\u003eprecise cutouts\u003c\/strong\u003e that alter vibration: the cymbal opens quickly, delivers a very granular \"crash-china,\" then falls off rapidly. This design offers a concrete advantage: you can chain close accents without the cymbal masking the snare, vocals, or guitars. The \u003cstrong\u003ehand hammering\u003c\/strong\u003e contributes to timbre complexity and provides a more \"alive\" feel under the stick, while the Dark orientation emphasizes a lower fundamental and more controlled brightness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSound\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB20 bronze\u003c\/strong\u003e is renowned for its harmonic richness: it offers a balanced blend of depth, complexity, and projection. On a \"trash\" china, this material helps maintain body and musicality even when aiming for an abrasive effect. The result: a clear attack, the typical air noise of chinas, and a texture that remains intelligible rather than just \"white noise.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDark finish\u003c\/strong\u003e and surface treatment combined with hammering favor a \u003cstrong\u003edry\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003edark\u003c\/strong\u003e sound, with a very appreciated \"earthy\" sensation for modern accents. The \u003cstrong\u003ecutouts\u003c\/strong\u003e shorten the sustain and add an immediately identifiable \"trashy\" edge: the cymbal stands out in the playing, then quickly yields to the groove. On stage, it is an ally for marking transitions and clean stops; in recording, it offers effective impact without lingering in the overhead mics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:2rem\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eTrash China\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eMeinl Byzance Dark\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlloy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eB20 bronze\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturing method\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003ehand hammered\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003ewith precise cutouts\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e18 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003ethin\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eDark\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003ewarm, mellow, earthy\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResponse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003efast\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSustain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eshort\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of manufacture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eTurkey\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003ecymbal only\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Meinl","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54359739564307,"sku":"378981","price":425.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/0872\/6803\/files\/ea7d746219a2c16368a0da5527497f0237164e9a_B18DATRCH.jpg?v=1787374284","url":"https:\/\/woodbrass.shop\/products\/meinl-18-byzance-dark-trash-china-378981","provider":"Woodbrass.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}