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Meinl use 6 different alloys to craft their cymbals which is more than any other cymbal manufacturer is using today. Because of this they are able to offer the widest range of cymbal sound characteristics available.
Meinl Byzance Traditional are the most popular cymbals in the Byzance range, used by many world class drummers including Benny Greb and Matt Halpern. Their hand hammered and lathed surfaces, warm sounds and selection of models may be very traditional, but these cymbals are the ultimate choice when it comes to versatility. Rides with a buttery-soft feel. Crashes that range from dark and shimmering with thin models, to powerful and focused with heavier ones. Traditional tone and sonic individuality come together in each of these cymbals.
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Meinl Byzance Traditional 10″ Polyphonic Splash Cymbal
£151.00Featuring a raw hammered bell and lathed bow, this splash cymbal speaks with a clear punch and crisp shimmer
Featuring a raw hammered bell and lathed bow, this splash cymbal speaks with a clear punch and crisp shimmer. It produces cutting top-end presence for a great, all-around splash that can be used anywh...
Estimated Delivery Date 14/05/2025 -
Meinl Byzance Traditional 10″ Splash Cymbal
£151.00Meinl Byzance Traditional 10″ Splash Cymbal – A nice spread with great attack.
A nice spread with great attack. Punchy and washy but still with a traditional feel....
Estimated Delivery Date 30/04/2025 -
Meinl Byzance Traditional 14″ Medium Hi-Hat Cymbals
£430.00Meinl Byzance Traditional 14″ Medium Hi-Hat Cymbals – Wide dynamic spectrum with a soft, warm sound.
Wide dynamic spectrum with a soft, warm sound. Unobtrusive and controlled open hi-hat sound with a crisp chick....
Estimated Delivery Date 30/04/2025 -
Meinl Byzance Traditional 15″ Polyphonic Hi-Hat Cymbals
£485.00These hi-hats are expressive through their varying profile with thin edges and a thicker, unlathed bell
These hi-hats are expressive through their varying profile with thin edges and a thicker, unlathed bell. Their medium thin weight in the bow allows them to be very versatile and live up to their Polyp...
Estimated Delivery Date 30/04/2025 -
Meinl Byzance Traditional 18″ Extra Thin Hammered Crash Cymbal
£353.00Meinl Byzance Traditional 18″ Extra Thin Hammered Crash Cymbal – The extreme light weight and the extensive hammer patterns result in a dark, trashy sound with a wide spread and…
The extreme light weight and the extensive hammer patterns result in a dark, trashy sound with a wide spread and a long sustain. An exceptional crash cymbal!...
Estimated Delivery Date 30/04/2025 -
Meinl Byzance Traditional 19″ Medium Thin Crash Cymbal
£403.00Meinl Byzance Traditional 19″ Medium Thin Crash Cymbal – Washy and fairly dark sound with a full frequency spectrum.
Washy and fairly dark sound with a full frequency spectrum. Loud attack with moderate sustain....
Estimated Delivery Date 30/04/2025 -
Meinl Byzance Traditional 20″ Extra Thin Hammered Crash Cymbal
£439.00Meinl Byzance Traditional 20″ Extra Thin Hammered Crash Cymbal – The extreme light weight and the extensive hammer patterns result in a dark, trashy sound with a wide spread and…
The extreme light weight and the extensive hammer patterns result in a dark, trashy sound with a wide spread and a long sustain. An exceptional crash cymbal!...
Estimated Delivery Date 30/04/2025 -
Meinl Byzance Traditional 21″ Polyphonic Ride Cymbal
£485.00Meinl Byzance Traditional 21″ Polyphonic Ride Cymbal – Designed to give drummers a cymbal with multiple zones.
Designed to give drummers a cymbal with multiple zones. It rapidly responds when crashed and fully opens when wash riding. A raw and big-sized bell features a clear, dry sound. Their hammered and lath...
Estimated Delivery Date 30/04/2025 -
Meinl Byzance Traditional 8″ Splash Cymbal
£142.00Meinl Byzance Traditional 8″ Splash Cymbal – A nice spread with great attack.
A nice spread with great attack. Punchy and washy but still with a traditional feel....
Estimated Delivery Date 30/04/2025 -
Meinl 15″ Byzance Traditional Extra Hammered Hi-Hat
£509.00Meinl Cymbals 15″ Byzance Traditional Extra Hammered Hi-hat – Light top cymbal with steep bow and heavy standard shape bottom provides strong stick and foot control with clear response.
Light top cymbal with steep bow and heavy standard shape bottom provides strong stick and foot control with clear response. A great blend of definition and warmth. Medium-thin weight. Hand hammered in...
Estimated Delivery Date 09/05/2025 -
Meinl 16″ Byzance Dual and 18″ Byzance Traditional Extra Thin Hammered Crash Pack
Original price was: £628.00.£596.60Current price is: £596.60.Meinl Cymbals Byzance Mixed Set Crash Pack – This crash pair is loaded with texture and contrast while maintaining a complimentary tone.
This crash pair is loaded with texture and contrast while maintaining a complimentary tone. Perfect for upgrading an existing setup with new voices. Their wide dynamic range fits comfortably in most s...
Estimated Delivery Date 09/05/2025 -
Meinl 16″ Byzance Traditional Extra Thin Hammered Crash
£314.00Meinl Cymbals 16″ Byzance Traditional Extra Thin Hammered Crash – The extreme light weight and the extensive hammer patterns result in a dark, trashy sound with a wide spread and…
The extreme light weight and the extensive hammer patterns result in a dark, trashy sound with a wide spread and a long sustain. An exceptional crash cymbal. Their hammered and lathed surfaces, war...
Estimated Delivery Date 09/05/2025 -
Meinl 18″ Byzance Dual and 20″ Byzance Traditional Extra Thin Hammered Crash Pack
Original price was: £741.00.£703.95Current price is: £703.95.Meinl Cymbals Byzance Mixed Set Crash Pack – This crash pair is loaded with texture and contrast while maintaining a complimentary tone.
This crash pair is loaded with texture and contrast while maintaining a complimentary tone. Perfect for upgrading an existing setup with new voices. Their wide dynamic range fits comfortably in most s...
Estimated Delivery Date 09/05/2025 -
Meinl 18″ Byzance Extra Dry and 20″ Byzance Traditional Extra Thin Hammered Crash Pack
Original price was: £741.00.£703.95Current price is: £703.95.Meinl Cymbals Byzance Mixed Set Crash Pack – This crash pair is loaded with texture and contrast while maintaining a complimentary tone.
This crash pair is loaded with texture and contrast while maintaining a complimentary tone. Perfect for upgrading an existing setup with new voices. Their wide dynamic range fits comfortably in most s...
Estimated Delivery Date 09/05/2025 -
Meinl 18″ Byzance Traditional Polyphonic Crash
£368.00Meinl 18″ Byzance Traditional Polyphonic Crash – Expressively dark crashes with thin edges but thicker unlathed bells.
Expressively dark crashes with thin edges but thicker unlathed bells. Projecting quickly in an explosive blast, and then immediately coming down to a quiet roar and short sustain. The bell offers anot...
Estimated Delivery Date 09/05/2025 -
Meinl 19″ Byzance Traditional Extra Thin Hammered Crash
£418.00Meinl Cymbals 19″ Byzance Traditional Extra Thin Hammered Crash – The extreme light weight and the extensive hammer patterns result in a dark, trashy sound with a wide spread and…
The extreme light weight and the extensive hammer patterns result in a dark, trashy sound with a wide spread and a long sustain. An exceptional crash cymbal!...
Estimated Delivery Date 09/05/2025 -
Meinl 19″ Byzance Traditional Polyphonic Crash
£418.00Meinl 19″ Byzance Traditional Polyphonic Crash – Expressively dark crashes with thin edges but thicker unlathed bells.
Expressively dark crashes with thin edges but thicker unlathed bells. Projecting quickly in an explosive blast, and then immediately coming down to a quiet roar and short sustain. The bell offers anot...
Estimated Delivery Date 09/05/2025 -
Meinl 20″ Byzance Traditional Polyphonic Crash
£454.00Meinl Cymbals 20″ Byzance Traditional Polyphonic Crash – Expressively dark crashes with thin edges but thicker unlathed bells.
Expressively dark crashes with thin edges but thicker unlathed bells. Projecting quickly in an explosive blast, and then immediately coming down to a quiet roar and short sustain. The bell offers anot...
Estimated Delivery Date 09/05/2025 -
Meinl 20″ Byzance Traditional Polyphonic Ride
£454.00Meinl Cymbals 20″ Byzance Traditional Polyphonic Ride – Designed to give drummers a cymbal with multiple zones.
Designed to give drummers a cymbal with multiple zones. It rapidly responds when crashed and fully opens when wash riding. A raw and big-sized bell features a clear, dry sound. Their hammered and...
Estimated Delivery Date 09/05/2025 -
Meinl 20″ Byzance Traditional Trash China
£439.00This Trash China delivers a superb trashy tone with a medium spread and an agile feel
This Trash China delivers a superb trashy tone with a medium spread and an agile feel. Its trashy, explosive attack and dark sound are both powerful and nuanced. Hole cut-outs allow the china to roar...
Estimated Delivery Date 09/05/2025 -
Meinl 22″ Byzance Traditional Extra Hammered Ride
£550.00Meinl Cymbals 22″ Byzance Traditional Extra Hammered Ride – Stick attack shines through while maintaining complex tone.
Stick attack shines through while maintaining complex tone. An outstanding blend of strong definition, old-school warmth, and a wash that supports but never overtakes. Great stick control with fast, e...
Estimated Delivery Date 09/05/2025 -
Meinl 24″ Byzance Traditional Extra Hammered Ride
£614.00Meinl Cymbals 24″ Byzance Traditional Extra Hammered Ride – Stick attack shines through while maintaining complex tone.
Stick attack shines through while maintaining complex tone. An outstanding blend of strong definition, old-school warmth, and a wash that supports but never overtakes. Great stick control with fast, e...
Estimated Delivery Date 09/05/2025 -
Meinl Byzance 22″ Big Apple Dark Tradition Ride Cymbal
£545.00Featuring an expressive voice that is well balances with loads of responsiveness
Featuring an expressive voice that is well balances with loads of responsiveness. Its small bell and steep bow combined with an unlathed top create a "woody" stick definition. The fully lathed bottom...
Estimated Delivery Date 09/05/2025 -
Meinl Byzance Traditional 10″ Mini Hi-Hat Cymbals Cymbal
£289.00Meinl Byzance Traditional 10″ Mini Hi-Hat Cymbals Cymbal – Fast, quick responsive hi-hat with an energetic, controlled open sound and a defined, warm, cutting chick.
Fast, quick responsive hi-hat with an energetic, controlled open sound and a defined, warm, cutting chick....
Estimated Delivery Date 09/05/2025
