Meinl Byzance Brilliant 18″ Polyphonic Crash Cymbal
£371.00
The Meinl Byzance Brilliant 18″ Polyphonic Crash Cymbal offers an expressive, shimmering crash with a warm undertone and quick response. Its dynamic nature makes it perfect for adding musical colour and emotional impact to any performance, from delicate accents to explosive crescendos.
Key Features:
โข Size: 18″ โ Compact size for fast response and easy control
โข Alloy: B20 Bronze โ Handcrafted for rich, musical tone and durability
โข Sound Character: Bright and complex โ Shimmering highs balanced with warm depth
โข Finish: Brilliant โ Polished surface for enhanced clarity and stunning appearance
โข Hammering: Hand-hammered โ Individual craftsmanship ensures unique tonal character
โข Dynamic Range: Quick, expressive response ideal for accents and energetic crashes
โข Origin: Handcrafted in Turkey using traditional cymbal-making techniques
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Description
The Meinl Byzance Brilliant 18″ Polyphonic Crash Cymbal combines radiant brightness with rich tonal complexity to deliver an inspiring, expressive voice for any drum setup. Hand-hammered in Turkey from B20 bronze, this crash offers a shimmering attack, smooth decay, and an incredibly musical response across all dynamics.
The polished Brilliant finish enhances both sound and aesthetics โ producing a refined, glassy tone that retains warmth and depth. With its smaller diameter, the 18″ model delivers faster response and tighter control while still maintaining the lush, open quality that defines the Byzance Brilliant Polyphonic series.
Perfect for players who need versatility, it responds effortlessly to soft touches and opens beautifully under power, making it ideal for both live and studio work.
Sound & Feel:
โข Quick Attack โ Opens instantly for sharp, cutting accents
โข Musical Warmth โ Retains depth and character even at high volumes
โข Smooth Decay โ Controlled fade adds polish to any performance
โข Expressive Dynamics โ Responds evenly to light and heavy strokes
Built to Perform:
โข Forged from professional-grade B20 bronze for superior tone and resilience
โข Brilliant finish enhances articulation and stage presence
โข Designed for drummers needing fast, expressive crashes across genres
โข Each cymbal hand-hammered for individual tonal personality
Ideal For:
โข Drummers seeking a fast, bright crash with musical warmth
โข Live performers needing quick response and strong projection
โข Studio players looking for articulate, balanced crash tones
โข Suitable for pop, rock, fusion, and contemporary music styles
At Drum Central we want you to be able to shop with confidence and are happy to offer a 2 year warranty and 30 day money back guarantee on all of our new products. (All products sold are considered new unless clearly stated. This includes ex display models.)
If within 30 days of receiving your purchase you decide it is not right for you providing it is returned in “as new” condition within its unopened original packing we will refund or exchange your item as desired. In cases where packaging has been opened we may be unable to offer a refund but in some cases will offer a refund that reflects the reduced resale value of the item.
We do our best to make sure every aspect of your Drum Central order goes smoothly but in the event that an item arrives either damaged or incorrect then notify us within 14 days and we will arrange a free collection so as to get the item swapped or replaced.
If your purchase develops a fault within the 2 year warranty period you can return it to us and we will repair or replace it. A fault is defined as a defect that you would not normally expect to occur through normal wear and tear and that has not been caused by improper use.
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