Their hand hammered and lathed surfaces with warm sounds and selection of models may be rooted in tradition, but MEINL Byzance cymbals are the ultimate choice when it comes to modern versatility. Every Byzance model is hand hammered into shape by cymbal artisans in Turkey, giving each cymbal its own unique and colorful voice. The 18" Meinl Byzance Extra Dry Crash has an especially intriguing sound that has a wide spectrum ranging from low to high frequencies. The raw, untreated surface gives this cymbal a very quick musical accent with little sustain. Extra Dry cymbals have big hammer marks which in combination with the untreated, natural finish enable an extremely dark sound with a short sustain, giving the cymbal dominant lows with an esoteric character.