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product_id: 6487377
title: "Byzance 16\" Extra Dry Thin Crash — MADE IN TURKEY — Hand Hammered B20 Bronze, 2-YEAR WARRANTY"
brand: "meinl cymbals"
price: "VT150664"
currency: VUV
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reviews_count: 8
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# Hand hammered for unique tone 16" perfect crash size 2-year warranty assurance Byzance 16" Extra Dry Thin Crash — MADE IN TURKEY — Hand Hammered B20 Bronze, 2-YEAR WARRANTY

**Brand:** meinl cymbals
**Price:** VT150664
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🥁 Elevate your rhythm with the raw power of Byzance Extra Dry!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Byzance 16" Extra Dry Thin Crash — MADE IN TURKEY — Hand Hammered B20 Bronze, 2-YEAR WARRANTY by meinl cymbals
- **How much does it cost?** VT150664 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/6487377-byzance-16-extra-dry-thin-crash-made-in-turkey-hand)

## Best For

- meinl cymbals enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted meinl cymbals brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Dry & Dynamic Sound:** Extra Dry finish offers fast, trashy crashes with deep complexity and focused sustain for ultimate stick definition.
- • **B20 Bronze Brilliance:** Made from 80% copper and 20% tin, delivering rich, complex tones with a wide dynamic range for nuanced performance.
- • **Balanced Surface Design:** Raw top surface reduces sustain while fully lathed underside opens sound with warm lows and sharp attack.
- • **Artisan-Crafted Precision:** Each cymbal is hand hammered in Turkey, ensuring a one-of-a-kind sound and feel that stands out in any set.
- • **Modern Craftsmanship Meets Tradition:** Old-world hand hammering techniques combined with contemporary sound demands for the professional drummer.

## Overview

The Byzance 16" Extra Dry Thin Crash is a hand-hammered B20 bronze cymbal crafted in Turkey, designed for drummers seeking a dry, fast, and trashy crash sound with rich complexity. Its unique raw top surface and lathed underside balance sustain and warmth, making it ideal for dynamic, nuanced playing. Backed by a 2-year warranty, this cymbal blends traditional craftsmanship with modern performance standards.

## Description

Byzance Extra Dry cymbals look raw but are meticulously hand-hammered for a refined sound. Designed for a dry, fast, and trashy tone, they deliver explosive grit at high volumes and soft white noise when played lightly. Crashes, splashes, and chinas cut through with raw intensity. Hihats and rides offer crisp definition with a trashy edge. Crafted in Turkey from cast B20 bronze, each cymbal is shaped by skilled smiths. Splashes, crashes, hihats, and effects feature lathed undersides for a smooth feel and warmer tones, while rides stay unlathed for sharp articulation. The Transition Ride stands out with a lathed bottom that’s polished to a brilliant finish.

Review: Meinl top end is worth the cost - Love this crash. The 22 inch version is almost too much sustain but the smaller ones are great.
Review: Great cymbal - If you're thinking of getting this cymbal, you probably are after that "dry" sound. It's right there in the name, and the cymbal delivers. I highly recommend this cymbal to anyone who wants a dry crash sound. The only thing I'll say is a negative is that light sticking on the cymbal doesn't sound too good, but it's a crash-- it's meant to be hit hard, so still 5 stars. If you want to play lightly with the tip of the drum stick also, maybe a different cymbal would work better for you.

## Features

- HAND HAMMERED IN TURKEY: formed by artisans to refine thickness, shape, tone, and feel—each Byzance cymbal is truly one of a kind
- B20 BRONZE ALLOY: composed of 80% copper and 20% tin, this alloy produces a rich, complex sound with a wide dynamic range—perfect for nuanced playing
- RAW YET REFINED: Byzance Extra Dry cymbals are dry, fast, and trashy with deep complexity; the extensive hand hammering creates uneven thickness for organic overtones
- LESS SUSTAIN AND WASH: the top surface lacks the fine grooves from lathing to shorten and focus the sustain, boosting dry articulation and stick definition
- FULLY LATHED UNDERSIDE: opens the sound with a sharp attack and warm lows while giving the cymbal a softer feel under the stick; rides are left completely unlathed for even more definition
- SIZE AND TYPE: 16" crash
- MODERN MEETS TRADITION: hand hammered with old-world techniques, designed for today’s demands

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000UFSCXW |
| Best Sellers Rank | #96,260 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #255 in Crash Cymbals |
| Body Material | Bronze |
| Color Name | Extra Dry |
| Customer Reviews | 4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars (21) |
| Date First Available | July 16, 2004 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00840553005172 |
| Included Components | not included |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 2.2 pounds |
| Item model number | B16EDTC |
| Manufacturer | Meinl USA L.C. |
| Material Type | B20 bronze |
| Product Dimensions | 16.14 x 16.14 x 1.18 inches |
| Size | 16" |
| UPC | 840553005172 126745390326 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Meinl Cymbals
- **Color:** Extra Dry
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 16.14 x 16.14 x 1.18 inches
- **Material:** B20 bronze
- **Model Name:** Byzance Extra Dry Thin Crash

## Images

![Byzance 16" Extra Dry Thin Crash — MADE IN TURKEY — Hand Hammered B20 Bronze, 2-YEAR WARRANTY - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51JMJBtMeDL.jpg)
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![Byzance 16" Extra Dry Thin Crash — MADE IN TURKEY — Hand Hammered B20 Bronze, 2-YEAR WARRANTY - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81g7sNF3q8L.jpg)
![Byzance 16" Extra Dry Thin Crash — MADE IN TURKEY — Hand Hammered B20 Bronze, 2-YEAR WARRANTY - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81hn47MvP1L.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Meinl top end is worth the cost
*by L***R on March 20, 2025*

Love this crash. The 22 inch version is almost too much sustain but the smaller ones are great.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great cymbal
*by R***M on December 19, 2016*

If you're thinking of getting this cymbal, you probably are after that "dry" sound. It's right there in the name, and the cymbal delivers. I highly recommend this cymbal to anyone who wants a dry crash sound. The only thing I'll say is a negative is that light sticking on the cymbal doesn't sound too good, but it's a crash-- it's meant to be hit hard, so still 5 stars. If you want to play lightly with the tip of the drum stick also, maybe a different cymbal would work better for you.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Unique
*by J***S on June 3, 2022*

Great cymbal.. the" extra dry" line is a breath of fresh air. It goes really well with the 18" dual crash.

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*Last updated: 2026-01-24*