Meinl 24" Byzance Dark B. Apple Ride

Hand hammered in Turkey from cast B20 Bronze - the textured sound from this Ride comes from its thin profile, light weight and undersized cup - great for pop or bebop Unlathed surfaces - by not filing these cymbals down, so to speak, they are left with a bold and definitive dark attack with a mellow sustain that gets out of your way Built for small rooms and clubs - this ride pays homage to the hearth of bebop, NYC, aka The Big Apple - out of this comes a sound built for jazz where the ride cymbal is the main focus A unique line in the Byzance family - the degree of darkness these cymbals provide, along with the smooth sustain, puts them in a unique sweet spot between Byzance Traditional and Extra Dry Modern versatility rooted in tradition - Meinl Byzance cymbals are deeply rooted in traditional cymbal crafting methods, yet their old-world background is dialed-in to 21st century needs Match your heros - Meinl Cymbals are used by pro drummers like Benny Greb, Anika Nilles, Mike Johnston, Matt Garstka, Stu Fagan, Craig Reynolds or Robert Sput Searight