China cymbals recall the old-fashioned gong in both sound and shape and fit in musically with your crashes and rides. They have bright, brilliant overtones with a bold, brash and explosive sound and a swelling, mature dark tone that enhances most styles of modern music.

Use Meinl Chinas and see what sounds you come up with. One of the nice things about chinas is that, in addition to offering you a greater array of effects, there are lots of different ways to play them based on the type of tunes you play. Hard rock and metal drummers hit the cymbal higher on the stick for a trashier, renegade style sound. Jazz and fusion drummers, on the other hand, use stick’s tip to create a lighter, sizzling sound. For added versatility, you can even invert the chinas and mount them bell side up and play normally like a ride or crash cymbal.

Byzance Brilliant Chinas are handmade by talented, experienced artisans who focus on quality and on putting the needs of the drummer first. The tough and durable B20 bronze alloy construction withstands the rigors of frequent use. The hand-hammered finish is extremely bright thanks to a two-step buffing process. Play with Meinl Byzance Brilliant Chinas and you’re in good company. Drummers like Tommy Clufetos of Rob Zombie and Jason Bittner of Shadows Fall heap praise on Byzance cymbals and proudly call Meinl part of their collection.