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The thin, lightweight Meinl Byzance Foundry Reserve China Ride Cymbal combines Turkish craftsmanship with sensational Far Eastern character. At low volumes, the delicacy and sensitivity of this china ride add a mysterious touch to any piece of music (especially when played with mallets). But the more you dig in, the china ride absolutely roars to life with trashy undertones and an extended sizzle that is felt as well as heard. Most impressive are this ride’s four rivets and fully lathed, extra-hammered playing surface. Together, they yield a delightful sustain and rich wash that stand out even among the illustrious Byzance series. The Byzance Foundry Reserve China Ride excels in both stage and studio situations with an ear-catching quality that makes it wonderful for both timekeeping and explosive effects.





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Meinl’s Byzance Foundry Reserve collection brings untouched nuance and tonality to the exalted Byzance cymbal series. These handcrafted works of art exhibit layers on layers of texture and range. Their fully lathed playing surfaces feature exhaustive amounts of hand hammering for expanded dryness, darkness, and musical complexity, resulting in a cymbal series that is at once traditional and modern to suit all forms of music. Every Meinl Byzance Foundry Reserve cymbal you buy from Sweetwater ships in a collector’s box with a typed letter from Roland Meinl, a pair of 100% cotton cymbal handling gloves, a set of Meinl Stick and Brush Standard drumsticks, and a signed certificate of authenticity.





Meinl Cymbals Byzance Foundry Reserve China Ride Features:


Thin and lightweight


Turkish craftsmanship with renowned china cymbal character


Mysterious at low volumes when played with mallets


Roars to life with an extended sustain from its 4 rivets


Adds a special touch to both modern and traditional forms of music


Exquisitely handcrafted from B20 bronze


Fully lathed top and bottom


Hand-hammered playing surface exhibits unmatched richness and complexity


Ships in a collector’s box with letter, cymbal gloves, certificate of authenticity, and sticks