You want a cymbal that adequately captures the low pitch tones and soothing sounds of vintage jazz music. But as a drummer who enjoys playing a variety of musical styles, you also want a cymbal that can handle the hits and hums of other music forms such as pop, R&B, soul, ballads and more whether you're playing live or recording tracks in the studio. The Byzance Jazz Medium Thin Ride, designed with input from international jazz and pop drummer Wolfgang Haffner, offers you the best of both worlds.

Despite its jazzy name, this highly responsive thin ride gives you rich, sound dynamics with very nice washy overtones and a long sustain that carries over an extensive range. Intensive and pronounced hammering marks result in a harmonic, colorful sound with lots of depth.

These cymbals are skillfully handcrafted in Turkey from a B20 bronze alloy and available in a 20" and 22" size. Because each cymbal is made by hand, no two are ever exactly alike in look or tonal personality. Jerry Roe who plays with artists such as Michelle Branch and American Idol favorite David Archuletta says he’s been with Meinl since he “was smart” and claims the Jazz Medium Thin Ride as his favorite cymbal to knock around on.