{"product_id":"meinl-chinoise-byzance-18-extra-dry-225815","title":"18\" BYZANCE EXTRA DRY CHINA","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Context and Positioning in the Range\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMeinl Byzance\u003c\/strong\u003e series holds a special place in the world of professional cymbals: a decidedly artisanal approach focused on musicality and personality. The \u003cstrong\u003eExtra Dry\u003c\/strong\u003e variant is positioned as one of the most \"modern\" in the Byzance family, featuring a raw aesthetic and surface treatment designed to limit brightness, shorten resonance, and densify the grain. This \u003cstrong\u003e18-inch china\u003c\/strong\u003e fits within this philosophy: a cymbal with character, designed to bring an immediately recognizable color to the kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho This Cymbal Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eByzance Extra Dry China 18\"\u003c\/strong\u003e is primarily aimed at \u003cstrong\u003eintermediate to expert drummers\u003c\/strong\u003e seeking an expressive accent cymbal that is \u003cstrong\u003eeasy to control\u003c\/strong\u003e. It excels in contexts where marked impacts are desired without overwhelming the mix: \u003cstrong\u003emodern jazz\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003efunk\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eRNB\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eelectro\u003c\/strong\u003e, hybrid music styles, alternative pop, and studio sessions. If you play loudly and densely (powerful rock\/metal), it can also work in contrast, but its DNA clearly leans toward nuanced dynamics and dark textures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures and Innovations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis china relies on an effective combination of manufacturing choices: \u003cstrong\u003ethin weight\u003c\/strong\u003e for quick vibration, \u003cstrong\u003efull hammering\u003c\/strong\u003e to enrich the spectrum and add \"relief\" under the stick, and a typical Extra Dry surface treatment (raw look) that \u003cstrong\u003edries out\u003c\/strong\u003e the cymbal. The result: a clear accent, a very direct feel, and a cymbal that naturally blends with dark crashes, dry rides, or stacks. In a groove- and sound design-oriented kit, it becomes a full-fledged musical tool, both for marking breaks and coloring patterns with short touches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSound Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe core of its character comes from the \u003cstrong\u003eB20 alloy\u003c\/strong\u003e (copper-rich bronze), renowned for its \u003cstrong\u003edepth\u003c\/strong\u003e and ability to generate a complex spectrum. On this Byzance Extra Dry, this complexity does not translate into prolonged brightness but rather a \u003cstrong\u003edark grain\u003c\/strong\u003e, an \"earthy\" feel, and more contained projection. The sound is typically \u003cstrong\u003edark\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a very musical \"dirty\" edge that fits well in modern mixes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn playing, the attack is \u003cstrong\u003eexplosive\u003c\/strong\u003e and immediately identifiable, then the cymbal fades quickly thanks to its \u003cstrong\u003eshort sustain\u003c\/strong\u003e. This sound envelope (fast attack, short decay) is valuable in the studio: you get a clear accent without needing excessive filtering or compression, and the china does not \"bleed\" into snare or tom microphones. The \u003cstrong\u003erelatively low pitch\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003enaturally moderate volume\u003c\/strong\u003e reinforce this sense of control while maintaining the true personality of a china: biting, textured, and instantly expressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis cymbal is also very interesting for modern stick techniques: shoulder hits for dry slaps, lighter strokes for short sizzles, and accents at phrase ends to add a sonic signature. In a Byzance kit, it brings a high-end \"special effects\" color but also pairs well with more traditional cymbals when a contrast is desired: \u003cstrong\u003edrier\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eshorter\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003emore textured\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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\"\u003echina cymbal\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 Extra Dry\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eB18EDCH\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\u0026quot;\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\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturing\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\u003eThickness \/ Weight\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\"\u003eextra dry\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eraw\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\u003eTimbre\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003edark\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003edry\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePitch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003elow\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003elow\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\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Meinl","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54358501196051,"sku":"225815","price":429.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/0872\/6803\/files\/d88db54f9836afc682aa7526a4cc5bc9fef79025_MEINL_B18EDCH.jpg?v=1787341001","url":"https:\/\/woodbrass.shop\/products\/meinl-18-byzance-extra-dry-china-225815","provider":"Woodbrass.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}