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The Byzance Big Apple Dark Tradition Ride from Meinl is an exceptionally crafted cymbal that will make an exciting addition to any kit. Sweetwater drummers have found this ride to be a melting pot of multiple cymbals in terms of sound, providing a voice that is not only expressive, but one that offers a staggering amount of well-balanced character and responsiveness. Like all Big Apple rides, the Dark Tradition Ride is shaped with a smaller bell for overtone control before being further shaped with a steep bow and an unlathed top for a “woody” stick definition. The bottom, however, is fully lathed, which allows this ride cymbal to open easily for satisfyingly lush crashes while simultaneously delivering a warm bed of undertones. The result of combined stick definition and supported undertones gives the Big Apple Dark Tradition Ride a sound like no other. And at 22 inches in diameter, the presence this ride provides is perfect for higher volume performances, creating a slightly more established sound than the Dark Tradition Light model and always maintaining the high quality you’d expect out of your ride.





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Meinl Byzance 22-inch Big Apple Dark Tradition Ride Cymbal Features:


Provides an expressive, well-balanced voice with a lot of character and responsiveness


Shaped with a smaller bell for more control of overtones


Shaped with a steel bow on top and left unlathed to allow for “woody” stick definition


Unlathed bottom side creating lush crashes and warm undertones


22-inch diameter provides plenty of body and presence for higher volume performances