Meinl Cymbals B21SR-B Byzance 21-Inch Brilliant Serpents Ride Cymbal (VIDEO)

Meinl Byzance cymbals are completely hand hammered into shape and satisfy the highest demands. Every Byzance cymbal is a piece of art and has its own unique sound characteristics which can never be duplicated. This ride offers a blend of definition and tone with shimmering sound and feel. It has a big-sized heavy bell which produces a clear and cutting sound.

• Hand hammered in Turkey from B20 Bronze — combining two worlds into one, the Byzance Brilliant Serpents Ride gives you a low, earthy fundamental pitch, along with clear, shimmering stick articulation
• Derek Roddy signature — The Byzance Serpents Ride was developed with Derek Roddy (an avid snake lover as much as a drummer), who was looking for a clear-cut ride sound with plenty of earthy growl, dark undertones and an extra-large bell
• Use as a powerful crash/ride — the size, hammering and pitch of this cymbal result in superb crash-ability for players who like to dig into their ride to fill dense mixes or large spaces with sound
• Blossoming tonality — roaring to life and finding a comfortable spot in your mix, Byzance Brilliant cymbals have a reactive touch that extends through any dynamic level you put them through
• Modern versatility rooted in tradition — hand hammered into shape in Turkey using cast B20 bronze, 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, Raja Meissner, Robert Sput Searight or Jost Nickel