{"product_id":"meinl-byzance-extra-dry-22-medium-80245","title":"Byzance Extra Dry 22\" Medium","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Context and Positioning Within the Range\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Byzance series embodies a decidedly artisanal approach to cymbals: manual hammering, at the heart of the tradition, aims to achieve a harmonic complexity that is difficult to replicate in industrial production. Within the Meinl universe, Byzance is positioned as a premium family, intended for musicians seeking an inspiring instrument capable of translating playing nuances and naturally fitting into a mix without unnecessary harshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho This Drum\/Instrument Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeinl Byzance cymbals are primarily aimed at \u003cstrong\u003eintermediate to professional\u003c\/strong\u003e drummers who want to refine their sonic identity. They are particularly suited to styles where expressiveness is central: jazz, fusion, blues, pop, indie, alternative music, but also rock when prioritizing color, depth, and dynamics rather than uniform brightness. Thanks to their sensitivity, they respond very well to light sticks, brushes, and mallets, while remaining usable in more energetic contexts with the appropriate model choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures and Innovations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe main \"feature\" of a Byzance cymbal is precisely what craftsmanship brings to playing: a \u003cstrong\u003emore responsive touch\u003c\/strong\u003e, a wider palette of timbres, and an enhanced sense of control from pianissimo to fortissimo. The hand hammering and surface work help shape the balance between attack, body, and harmonics. The result: a cymbal that does not just produce sound but \u003cstrong\u003etells a story\u003c\/strong\u003e with every hit, with a natural presence and a very musical rendering both miked and acoustic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnother strong point: \u003cstrong\u003eindividuality\u003c\/strong\u003e. Two cymbals from the same concept may exhibit subtle differences in grain or openness, allowing drummers to select an instrument that precisely matches their hand and kit. This uniqueness is an advantage for those seeking a sonic signature and a daily source of inspiration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSound\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn a cymbal, everything depends on the alloy, thickness, profile, and hammering. The Byzance approach aims for a \u003cstrong\u003erich, warm, and complex\u003c\/strong\u003e sound, with a carefully balanced relationship between fundamentals and harmonics. Hand hammering tends to deliver a more organic result: the attack feels less \"linear,\" the cymbal opens naturally, and the harmonics develop with more depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDepending on the chosen model (crash, ride, hi-hat, splash, china), you generally find an expressive response: crashes with a \u003cstrong\u003ebroad grain\u003c\/strong\u003e and progressive openness, rides with stick definition and a musical \"wash,\" hi-hats with a \u003cstrong\u003eclean chick\u003c\/strong\u003e and rich spectrum. In playing situations, this complexity allows the cymbal to remain present without dominating, add color without hardening the upper spectrum, and \"breathe\" better within a band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e@media(max-width:632px){table[data-wb-spec]{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1fr)}table[data-wb-spec] colgroup{display:none}table[data-wb-spec] tbody,table[data-wb-spec] tr{display:contents}table[data-wb-spec] td{display:block;overflow-wrap:anywhere;grid-row:var(--wb-l);background-color:var(--wb-lb)}table[data-wb-spec] td[data-r]{grid-row:var(--wb-r);background-color:var(--wb-rb)}table[data-wb-spec] td[colspan=\"2\"]{grid-column:1\/-1}table[data-wb-spec] td:empty{display:none}}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ctable data-wb-spec style=\"width:100%;table-layout:fixed\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-l:1;--wb-r:6;--wb-lb:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-rb:transparent\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHammering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003efully hand-hammered\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003estage, studio, nuanced and dynamic playing\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:transparent;--wb-l:2;--wb-r:7;--wb-lb:transparent;--wb-rb:var(--wb-neutral-50)\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhilosophy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003eartisanal tradition and sonic individuality\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003emusicality, harmonic richness, expressive response\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-l:3;--wb-r:8;--wb-lb:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-rb:transparent\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParticularity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003eeach cymbal features unique sonic characteristics\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDynamics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003ewide, sensitive to playing nuances\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:transparent;--wb-l:4;--wb-r:9;--wb-lb:transparent;--wb-rb:var(--wb-neutral-50)\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRange\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003ehigh-end\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdentity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003elively and organic sound, with a unique personality for each piece\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-l:5;--wb-r:10;--wb-lb:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-rb:transparent\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003emeet the demands of the most discerning drummers\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Meinl","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54361974276371,"sku":"80245","price":643.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/0872\/6803\/files\/47e5bdacccabf2e3e8556a9d65907c5d8f801eee_MEINL_BYZANCE_EXTRA_DRY_RIDE_46538e2b-c7d5-4d3d-a4a4-8a300d506b22.jpg?v=1789417497","url":"https:\/\/woodbrass.shop\/products\/meinl-byzance-extra-dry-22-medium-80245","provider":"Woodbrass.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}