Meinl 24" Byzance Traditional Extra Hammered Ride

Historical Context and Positioning in the Range

The Byzance Traditional series follows the great tradition of Turkish cymbals: manual hammering, careful lathe work, and cast B20 bronze, aiming for a balance between vintage character and modern control. Within the Meinl range, this "Traditional" family is often chosen for its versatility and organic sound, capable of shifting from very articulated playing to a more enveloping sound carpet without losing stick definition.

Who This Drum/Ride Is For

This 61 cm ride is aimed at intermediate to advanced drummers who want an expressive, responsive, and easy-to-control cymbal. Its warm and soft character, combined with a medium to long sustain, makes it an excellent choice for contexts where musicality is preferred over harshness. It is particularly suitable for Rock, Pop, Fusion, R&B, Reggae styles and Studio work, where stick definition and wash control are crucial.

Features and Innovations

With its medium-thin weight, this ride offers a quick touch and natural stick control: the attack comes through, the cymbal responds quickly, and the wash supports the playing without ever overpowering it. The narrow lathe grooves and traditional finish contribute to a balanced response, with a medium-bright timbre that remains musical across a wide dynamic range. The hammered and lathed surfaces enhance harmonic complexity and provide the "alive" feeling typical of hand-crafted cymbals.

Sound

The cast B20 bronze is renowned for its richness in harmonics and its ability to produce a cymbal that is both complex and musical. On this model, you get a warm "vintage" tone with very present stick definition: the sound remains clear even when the tempo increases or the playing becomes more intense.

Its medium to long sustain creates a stable sound carpet, ideal for carrying a groove in the studio or supporting an ensemble without overwhelming the space. The upper-mid pitch and medium to low volume facilitate easy integration into the mix while maintaining sufficient projection for modern contexts.

Technical specifications

Series	Byzance Traditional	Character	Warm, Soft
Type	Ride	Timbre	Medium-bright
Diameter	61 cm	Pitch	Upper-mid
Made in	Turkey	Sustain	Medium to Long
Material	B20 Bronze	Volume	Medium to Low
Shaping	Hand-hammered	Weight	Medium-Thin
Lathe Work	Narrow grooves	Music Styles	Rock, Pop, Fusion, R&B, Reggae, Studio
Finish	Traditional	Cleaning	Meinl Cymbal Cleaner, Meinl Cymbal Protectant