General
For drummers who have high demands of their instruments and who want cymbals that have a unique sound, the Meinl Byzance series cymbals are a perfect choice. These cymbals are all hand-hammered and finished in Turkey, according to the centuries-old cymbal crafting tradition there. The B18FCH is an unusual china, partly because of its relatively flat shape that has no bell.
Meinl Byzance B18FCH
This 18-inch Flat China has a traditional finish, and combined with the unusual, flat shape, this results in a bright, sizzling sound that forgoes the usual biting attack. Instead, it offers very civilised action that decays relatively quickly. The core sound of this china has a focused and shimmering character, allowing it to blend into the mix with ease. As it does not sound too brash, the B18FCH does a great job of adding subtle accents or filling in holes in the mix.
