Meinl 20" BYZANCE EXTRA DRY THIN RIDE
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Historical Context and Positioning in the Range
The Extra Dry Rides series follows the tradition of cymbals with a "raw" and highly controlled character, designed to offer precise definition and a less bright sound than polished finishes. Positioned as a character ride, it favors clarity, color, and control over brightness and long resonance.
Who This Ride Cymbal Is For
This ride is aimed at intermediate to expert drummers seeking an expressive cymbal with immediate response and a distinctive sonic signature. It is particularly suitable for contexts where precision and control of overtones are essential, from highly articulated stick playing to softer placements with brushes.
It is recommended for styles such as studio, pop, fusion, jazz, funk, R&B, reggae, world, and electro, where its raw grain and short sustain make it easy to record and integrate into dense arrangements.
Features and Innovations
Built around a B20 alloy (a classic in high-end cymbals), this ride emphasizes a balanced response and a wide palette of nuances. The hand hammering enhances timbral complexity and provides a more "acoustic" feel under the stick, while the raw finish helps limit intrusive overtones. The result is a drier, more focused sound and a ride that reacts quickly, with a medium volume particularly suited for close-miking recording techniques.
Sound Characteristics
With a semi-dark and raw timbre, this ride delivers an earthy, granular character and a presence that seeks texture rather than brightness. Its low pitch and deep tone provide a solid foundation: you get clear definition of the ride pattern without excessive brightness, ideal for keeping the upper spectrum clean in a mix.
The extra dry profile translates into a sharp attack, more contained harmonic spread, and a short sustain. In practice, the cymbal "speaks" quickly and stops sooner, which improves the clarity of patterns, especially in funk, R&B, or electro, and facilitates the work of sound engineers in the studio. The medium volume also allows for maintaining dynamics and detail even at low intensity.
Technical specifications
| Series | Rides |
| Model | Extra Dry |
| Type | ride cymbal |
| Alloy | B20 |
| Hammering | hand hammered |
| Finish | raw |
| Timbre | semi-dark, raw |
| Sound | low |
| Pitch | low |
| Volume | medium |
| Sustain | short |
| Applications | studio |
| Styles | pop, fusion, jazz, funk, R&B, reggae, world, electro |
Questions frequently asked
What sound does the Meinl Byzance 20" Extra Dry Thin offer?
Its B20 alloy, hand hammering, and raw finish produce a medium-dark tone with a bass-dominant character. The attack remains clear, with controlled overtones and a short sustain.
Is this Extra Dry ride suitable for studio use?
Its medium volume and short sustain facilitate close-miking integration. The raw finish limits intrusive overtones in dense arrangements.
What is the diameter of this Meinl ride?
The diameter is 20 inches.
Can this ride be used for jazz and funk?
This model fits jazz, funk, fusion, R&B, pop, reggae, world, and electro contexts. Its low pitch maintains clear definition of patterns, even at low intensity.
Does the raw finish affect the cymbal's sustain?
The raw finish contributes to the extra dry sound, characterized by a short resonance. Hand hammering adds complexity to the tone without emphasizing brightness.
