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Your kit deserves a crash cymbal combo that’ll leave a lasting impression, and a Meinl Byzance crash pack from Sweetwater is the perfect bundle for the job! This mixed crash pack combines an 18-inch Byzance extra thin crash and a 20-inch Byzance extra dry thin crash. The extra thin crash achieves a darker and trashier tonality with fantastic sustain courtesy of its heavy hammering pattern while the extra dry thin crash offers a lower tone with very quick decay. An exceptional choice for various applications from rock to reggae, fusion, and beyond, this bundle soars with explosive appeal in just about any performance space or studio setting. All Meinl Byzance crash packs are crafted from a legendary B20 bronze formula that’s engineered for impact and maximum tonal purity, keeping your kit sounding its best and leaving your audiences in awe.





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Meinl Byzance Mixed Crash Pack Features:


Exceptional crash cymbal combo from Meinl’s revered Byzance series


Extra thin crash design with heavy hammering produces a dark, trashy response with incredible sustain


Extra dry thin crash exudes low-end explosiveness with short decay


B20 bronze construction results in an impactful presence with the utmost tonal purity


Ideal for a wide range of musical applications, such as rock, reggae, fusion, and more


Excels equally well in performance spaces and the recording studio


Save $69.99 with this bundle. Here's what you get!


Meinl Cymbals 20 inch Byzance Extra Dry Thin Crash Cymbal


Sells separately for $479.99





The drummers here at Sweetwater strive for a distinctive sound, and we know you do, too. Well, the Meinl 20" Byzance Extra Dry Thin Crash cymbal gets you there, thanks to its extremely dry, low-pitched tone that's packed with trashy overtones, soft response, and a remarkably fast decay. The dynamic responsiveness and musicality of these esoteric cymbals are exceptional, especially if you play with a lighter touch. The Extra Dry Thin Crash's raw, unlathed surface also gives it a unique look that's bound to attract attention. Suitable for jazz, funk, R&B, and electronic music, the dark, earthy, surprisingly crisp sound of the Meinl 20" Byzance Extra Dry Thin Crash cymbal ensures that you won't sound like anyone else!





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Meinl Cymbals 18 inch Byzance Traditional Extra Thin Hammered Crash Cymbal


Sells separately for $389.99





If you long for dark, trashy accents, the Meinl 18" Byzance Extra Thin Hammered Crash delivers. This cymbal's extreme light weight and extensive hammer patterns exhibit a delightfully smooth and warm character with a wide spread and long sustain. This cymbal's mid-bright timbre is a sure fit for nearly any genre, including rock, pop, fusion, jazz, funk, R&B, reggae, and world music. Sweetwater drummers are quite impressed with the Meinl 18" Byzance Extra Thin Hammered Crash, and you will be, too.





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