Meinl Crash Byzance 20" Trash

Historical Context and Positioning in the Range

The Byzance series by Meinl follows the tradition of handcrafted cymbals, renowned for their musicality and complexity. Within this family, the "Trash" models hold a special place: they are designed to provide a rawer and shorter color, highly sought after in contemporary music and studio-oriented setups, where each accent must be clear and controlled.

Who This Cymbal Is For

This 20-inch Trash Crash is aimed at intermediate to expert drummers who want to enrich their kit with a characterful crash capable of stepping outside the "classic" framework. It excels in alternative rock, modern metal, pop, funk, electro, and all styles where a dirtier, more textured accent is desired without endless sustain. Live, it helps mark transitions; in the studio, it sits easily without overloading the microphones.

Features and Innovations

The "Trash Crash" concept aims for a faster response and shorter decay than a traditional crash, while maintaining the width and breadth of a 20-inch diameter. This type of cymbal is especially appreciated for creating explosive accents, effective chokes, and highly marked dynamic effects at both low and high velocity. Depending on the playing context, it can also serve as an effect crash to reinforce a chorus or as a sound design tool in more minimalist grooves.

Sound Characteristics

A Trash Crash of this size generally produces a wide and edgy sound, with a "noisy" component that adds granularity to the attack. The musical interest lies in the blend between a broad crash foundation (provided by the 20-inch size) and a rapid decay of sustain, resulting in a very "modern" accent that is easy to control.

In the Byzance spirit, the handcrafted work favors a complex cymbal: more nuances in the harmonics, sensitive response to light hits, and a character that evolves depending on the striking zone (edge for explosion, mid-zone for a crisper accent). The result: a crash that can be spectacular while remaining clear in a dense mix.

Technical specifications

Type	Trash Crash	Character	trashy, textured, modern
Diameter	20 inches	Response	fast
Series	Byzance	Decay	short to moderate (controlled accent)
Manufacturing	handcrafted, hand-worked	Applications	accents, breaks, effect crash, chokes, studio and live