The Byzance cymbals provide the classic, traditional repertoire of the Meinl Cymbal catalogue. Cymbals made of B20 bronze, which are crafted completely by hand from the casting, over the hammering to the lathing. Sound: The thinner, smaller brother of the medium version with more wash and extra soft play feeling. Through its thinness, this cymbal is also very capable of being used as a crash cymbal.