Cymbals that let you play your way, without worry, without compromise. It's every drummer's dream! Meinl's earthy looking crash cymbals can handle it all, from the delicate, soul-soothing taps of R&B or jazz to the frenetic, turbocharged peltings that permeate classic rock and metal. It's all about self-expression and these crashes help you boldly define your style and who you are musically as an artist.

Intentionally dark with a strong attack and a fairly short sustain, Meinl dark crashes in three sizes are handmade in Turkey of extremely durable B20 bronze alloy with a low frequency range and esoteric character that's caused by the raw, unprocessed and unlathed surface finish.

These high quality cymbals are constructed by experienced Meinl craftsmen who devote their professional lives to not only meeting, but exceeding, the ever changing demands and needs of top drummers around the world. Each cymbal is a handcrafted work of art, built to deliver consistent sound across a wide musical spectrum. And as such, no two are ever exactly the same.

Count seasoned drummers such as Clyde Stubblefield of FunkMasters and Julio Figueroa who plays with Mexican pop diva Gloria Trevi among those devotees who use Byzance dark crashes in their professional ensemble.