Meinl 20" BYZANCE DUAL TRASH CHINA

Historical Context and Positioning Within the Range

The Byzance series by Meinl has established itself as a benchmark for drummers seeking a cymbal with an artisanal grain and true personality. The Dual finish stands out within the range due to its two-tone aesthetic and, above all, its sonic concept: combining a raw, dense, and controlled central zone with brighter, more open edges. This Dual Trash China 20-inch carries this DNA while adding a more aggressive and contemporary dimension through its cutouts, designed for quick accents, sharp crashes, and expressive effects.

Target Audience for This Drum/Instrument

The Meinl Byzance Dual Trash China 20-inch is primarily aimed at intermediate to professional drummers who want a high-end effect cymbal that is responsive and immediately usable. It excels in contexts where marked but controlled accents are sought: pop, funk, fusion, R&B, gospel, modern jazz, and studio work. Its relatively contained volume and medium dark timbre also make it an excellent option for those wanting texture without dominating the mix.

Features and Innovations

The "Trash" concept here relies on regular cutouts that lighten the cymbal and speed up its vibration. The result: a faster response, more "grain," and a shorter sustain, very practical when chaining tight accents or breaks that need to remain clear. The Thin construction further enhances this feeling of flexibility and speed. Regarding the finish, the raw center provides control and an earthy tone, while the bright lathed perimeter opens the sound at impact, with a sharper high-frequency flash.

Sound Characteristics

Made from B20 bronze (a traditional alloy of copper and tin) and hand-hammered, this Trash China delivers a complex and musical sound: a dark core, a brighter edge, and the typical "dirty" texture of trash cymbals. Its low mid pitch helps create wide, deep accents without excessive aggressiveness.

Its behavior is particularly interesting for modern playing: the attack is fast, the explosion immediate, then the cymbal quickly decays thanks to a short to medium sustain. This limits overlap with crashes, rides, and effects, making the cymbal very effective in the studio. Note: the raw central zone can also allow for a lighter, textured "ride" playing style, adding a dry and controlled color to your set.

Technical specifications

Type	Trash China	Specificity	precise cutouts for a trash effect and accelerated response
Diameter	20 inches	Thickness	Thin
Series	Meinl Byzance Dual	Sustain	short to medium
Contents	single cymbal	Timbre	medium dark
Alloy	B20 bronze (approximately 80 percent copper, 20 percent tin)	Pitch	low mid
Manufacturing method	hand-hammered	Volume	relatively low
Lathing	lathed surface (depending on zones) and artisanal cymbal work	Character	complex, warm, fast attack, soft, musical
Country of manufacture	Turkey	Applications	accents, breaks, trash effects, controlled textures, studio playing
Finish	Dual (raw center and bright edges)	Suitable styles	gospel, funk, fusion, jazz, pop, R&B, studio
Appearance	contrast between raw zone and bright zone	Advice	use an appropriate cymbal cleaning product and a soft cloth to preserve the finish