General
The robust and earthy looking Meinl B20VPLR Byzance Vintage Pure Light Ride is a top-quality cymbal. With its surface marked by countless hammer strokes, this sand-blasted cymbal looks as if its centuries old. Every Byzance cymbal has a unique sound, as great care goes into crafting each and every one in Meinl's Turkish facility. With its's dry tone and slightly dark character, the Pure Light Ride is an indispensable tool in many a genre. In short, it's a high-quality cymbal that many professional drummers will certainly find appealing.
Meinl B20VPLR 20-inch Byzance Vintage Pure Light Ride: B20 bronze alloy
Meinl's 20-inch Byzance Vintage Pure Light Ride is made of Meinl's B20 bronze alloy. This alloy consists of 80% copper and 20% tin, and gives the cymbal its beautifully warm sound. When compared to other, polished cymbals, the sand-blasted B20VPLR sounds a lot drier. Its dark character and slightly raw edge ensures this unique cymbal adds a highly distinct sound to your setup.
