General
It is well known that Meinl carries a wide variety of excellent cymbals, so that they have something for virtually any drummer, regardless of taste or genre. The Byzance family of cymbals is one of their top-shelf series, and all cymbals in this series are individually hand-hammered and carefully finished, leading to unique cymbals with their very own sound. For jazz drummers, Meinl developed the B22JBAR Jazz Big Apple Ride. It's a 22-inch ride cymbal with a name that tells you all you need to know about where its inspiration came from.
Meinl Byzance B22JBAR: New York vibe
New York has always had a vibrant jazz scene, and this Byzance ride tries to capture the magic of that sound. It has a small bell, leaving more room for the bow and creating an inspiring sound - no brash, biting ping or rock-like attack, but rather a nicely rounded, sweet sound. Its long, shimmering sustain is filled with overtones that subtly ride along with the rhythm, and it possesses a rich-sounding ping that is very nice to listen to. Thanks to the carefully created Meinl B20 bronze alloy and the individual hand-hammering, this jazz ride succeeds in offering you a taste of the Big Apple. No jazz combo should be without it!
