Meinl Cymbals Byzance 22" Big Apple Dark Tradition Light Ride - Made in Turkey - Hand Hammered B20 Bronze, 2-Year Warranty, (B22BADTLR)

The Big Apple Dark Tradition Light Ride combines elements from multiple cymbals for an expressive voice that is well balanced with loads of character and responsiveness. Starting with the small bell, which all Big Apple rides have for controlled overtones, it is shaped with a steep bow and combined with an unlathed top to create a “woody” stick definition. The bottom is then fully lathed, allowing the thin cymbal to open easily for lush crashes while providing a warm bed of undertones to support the stick definition on top.

Hand hammered in Turkey from cast B20 bronze alloy - the Big Apple Dark Tradition Light Ride combines elements from multiple cymbals to fit a specific parameter that delivers warm and dark definition while being easy to open up with lush undertones Unlathed top - leaving the top surface unlathed gives this ride a bold and definitive dark attack with a mellow sustain that supports effortlessly - just like our Big Apple Dark Rides, the bell is kept small to help control overtones Fully lathed underside - the underside of the cymbal is fully lathed to sweeten the attack while allowing it to open up with a controlled spread that's full of warm undertone - this also dials in brighter frequencies for a highly musical mix Steep bow - similar to our Byzance Jazz Tradition cymbals, this ride is easily identified by its steep bow, which gives the cymbal an echo-y, dark response to give it more old-school personality - the steep bow shape also enhances stick control and bounce Thin weight - the Big Apple Dark Tradition Light Ride features a thin weight for a more delicate touch with an elastic feel that's great as a main ride in any setting but especially fitting for small rooms and clubs where volume control is needed.A unique line in the Byzance family of cymbals - the degree of bold darkness this ride provides, along with its smooth and mellow sustain, puts it in a unique sweet spot between our Traditional and Extra Dry Byzance series of cymbals.