{"product_id":"meinl-byzance-traditional-16-trash-crash-342010","title":"BYZANCE TRADITIONAL 16\" TRASH CRASH - B16TTRC","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Context and Positioning in the Range\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eByzance Traditional\u003c\/strong\u003e series from MEINL follows the tradition of handcrafted cymbals: a timeless aesthetic, responsive touch, and musicality designed for drummers seeking nuance rather than just volume. Within this family, the \u003cstrong\u003eTrash Crash\u003c\/strong\u003e stands out as a bolder color: it retains the \"Traditional\" DNA (grain, complexity, roundness) while adding a more textured and explosive dimension, especially appreciated in modern and creative music.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho This Cymbal Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe MEINL Byzance Traditional \u003cstrong\u003e16\" Trash Crash\u003c\/strong\u003e is primarily aimed at \u003cstrong\u003eintermediate to advanced drummers\u003c\/strong\u003e who want to enrich their setup with a crash cymbal that has a strong character. It is perfect if you enjoy playing with contrasts (dry accents, granular colors, effects) and if you are looking for a cymbal that can serve both as a compact main crash and a very musical effects crash.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn terms of styles, it shines in contexts where the personality of the sound matters as much as power: \u003cstrong\u003emodern jazz\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ealternative rock\u003c\/strong\u003e, indie, post-rock, \u003cstrong\u003eexperimental\u003c\/strong\u003e music, electro-acoustic, as well as funk or pop whenever a \"dirtier\" and more expressive crash is desired. In the studio, its textured character can provide an immediate signature to a chorus or a build-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures and Innovations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \"Trash Crash\" concept aims for one thing: producing an \u003cstrong\u003eexplosive impact\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong\u003efast attack\u003c\/strong\u003e, then revealing more complex, sometimes deliberately rough harmonics to create a sense of depth. At 16\", the size remains very manageable: the cymbal speaks quickly, is easy to control, and allows frequent accents without overwhelming the sonic space.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003etraditional finish\u003c\/strong\u003e promotes a natural balance between definition and complexity. The \u003cstrong\u003ehandcrafted manufacturing\u003c\/strong\u003e emphasizes character: the cymbal is less \"clinical,\" more organic, with micro-variations that make the playing feel more alive. For the drummer, this translates into a wide dynamic palette: you can make it respond by touch and ear, from light taps to full crashes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSound\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 16\" offers a sound with an \u003cstrong\u003eeffects\u003c\/strong\u003e character but is usable daily: the attack is \u003cstrong\u003eimmediate\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a \"trashy\" edge that adds granularity to the impact. The harmonics are \u003cstrong\u003ecomplex\u003c\/strong\u003e and less smooth than a standard traditional crash, which helps the cymbal stand out in a dense mix (distorted guitars, synths, textures), while remaining musical in more open contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 16\" size provides a good compromise between \u003cstrong\u003eprojection\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003econtrol\u003c\/strong\u003e. It opens quickly, then decays generally shorter and more textured than a \"pure\" crash, which prevents masking the snare or vocals in tight arrangements. Played on the edge, it delivers an expressive and raw crash; played closer to the bell with more controlled hits, it can serve as a colorful punctuation, almost like a sonic signature.\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\"\u003e\u0026quot;trash\u0026quot; crash cymbal\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e16 inches\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\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eByzance Traditional\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\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSound character\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eexplosive\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarmonics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003ecomplex\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttack\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003efast\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eraw and expressive, \u0026quot;trash\u0026quot; style\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\u003eStyles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003ejazz, alternative rock, experimental music\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003ecolor addition, dynamic accents, compact main crash or effects crash\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\u003eManufacturing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003ehandcrafted\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003ehigh-quality materials\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":54356540162323,"sku":"342010","price":365.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/0872\/6803\/files\/a5d2a6f5736a9762604b875827665d5b0a2ec419_MEINL_B16TTRC.jpg?v=1787299110","url":"https:\/\/woodbrass.shop\/products\/meinl-byzance-traditional-16-trash-crash-b16ttrc-342010","provider":"Woodbrass.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}