{"product_id":"meinl-big-apple-ride-byzance-22-214076","title":"22\" BYZANCE JAZZ BIG APPLE RIDE","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Context and Positioning in the Range\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNew York City, the \"Big Apple,\" shaped much of the modern jazz drumming language: ride accompaniment, walking cymbal, subtle dynamics, and dark tones that allow the band to breathe. The Byzance Jazz Big Apple Tour fits into this tradition by seeking a sound aesthetic inspired by the great jazz cymbals heard on stage and in the studio. Within the Byzance Jazz family, this Ride is positioned as a particularly \u003cstrong\u003econtrolled\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003emuted\u003c\/strong\u003e option, designed to carry the tempo with elegance rather than to project at all costs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho This Drum\/Instrument Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis ride cymbal is aimed at \u003cstrong\u003eintermediate to expert\u003c\/strong\u003e drummers looking for a jazz-typical signature, with a sensitive response to right-hand nuances and attack variations. It is especially suitable for \u003cstrong\u003eJazz\u003c\/strong\u003e contexts (trio, quartet, big band with controlled dynamics), but also for music where a dark and short ride is desired: subtle \u003cstrong\u003eFunk\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eReggae\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eWorld\u003c\/strong\u003e music, organic \u003cstrong\u003eElectro\u003c\/strong\u003e, and of course the \u003cstrong\u003estudio\u003c\/strong\u003e, where its low volume facilitates recording and limits bleed on microphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures and Innovations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \"Big Apple Tour\" philosophy focuses on essentials: a ride cymbal that sits immediately in the mix, with a \u003cstrong\u003elow pitch\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eshort sustain\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its \u003cstrong\u003ethin weight\u003c\/strong\u003e promotes quick vibration: you get a present sound at low energy, useful for playing relaxed, long sessions, and with a wide range of nuances. The \u003cstrong\u003etraditional finish\u003c\/strong\u003e contributes to this \"classic\" feel: a natural touch, clear attack, and a musical character that is audible both in steady patterns and freer punctuations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSound\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eB20\u003c\/strong\u003e material is a renowned alloy in the high-end cymbal world for its harmonic richness and ability to produce complex timbres. Here, this sonic base is oriented toward a \u003cstrong\u003edark\u003c\/strong\u003e aesthetic: the \"wash\" remains contained, which helps maintain definition in ride playing even at low volume. The result: a cymbal that \"speaks\" quickly without requiring a strong attack, and that maintains consistent musicality when played with the tip of the stick, more on the shoulder, or with slight accents.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith its \u003cstrong\u003elow volume\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eshort sustain\u003c\/strong\u003e, this Ride is ideal for drummers who want to control the space: it supports the ensemble without masking the piano, double bass, or guitar. Its \u003cstrong\u003ecomplex character\u003c\/strong\u003e translates into a lively texture and nuanced grain, particularly pleasant in medium tempos and dynamic brushes. In the studio, this approach often saves time: fewer long resonances to tame, an easier sonic footprint to place, and a cymbal that remains musical even when played very close to the microphone.\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\"\u003eRide\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eJazz, Funk, Reggae, studio, World, Electro\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\"\u003eComplex, musical\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\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eThin\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eTraditional\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eB20\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":54357312209171,"sku":"214076","price":599.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/0872\/6803\/files\/91f7861689e9632a28fa2589ffc68f33d4694632_MEINL_BYZANCE_B22JBAR.jpg?v=1787314905","url":"https:\/\/woodbrass.shop\/products\/meinl-22-byzance-jazz-big-apple-ride-214076","provider":"Woodbrass.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}