This 18-inch crash cymbal combines B20 bronze alloy with hand hammering to deliver an explosive attack and quick opening, ideal for enhancing performances in the studio or on stage. Its brilliant mirror-polished finish and raw bell provide a medium-bright tonal balance with natural warmth, perfect for drummers seeking medium-to-high projection and a frequency-rich response. Suitable for experienced musicians, this limited edition stands out for its versatility and medium sustain, making it well suited to both rehearsal sessions and concerts.
| Brand | Meinl Cymbals |
|---|---|
| Series | Byzance Polyphonic / Brilliant (Limited Edition) |
| Catalog Number | B18POC-B |
| Diameter | 18" (45.7 cm) |
| Alloy | B20 bronze (80% copper, 20% tin) |
| Country of Manufacture | Turkey (hammering / shaping) & Germany (finishing / polishing) |
| Manufacturing Process | Hand-hammered |
| Weight / Thickness | Medium-Thin |
| Body Finish | Brilliant (mirror-buffed polish, fine lathing) |
| Bell Finish | Raw / Unlathed (raw, unlathed) |
| Sound Character | Medium-Bright / Warm |
| Pitch | Low-Mid |
| Sustain | Medium |
| Volume / Projection | Medium-High |
| Attack | Explosive, quick opening, frequency-rich response |
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