The Meinl 20" Byzance Extra Dry Thin Crash Cymbal is dark and earthy, giving you a low-pitched, kinda trashy tone. With a size this big, you could easily pass this cymbal off as a washy, exotic ride cymbal.
Byzance Extra Dry cymbals are unlathed on top to keep sustain very short, with the added bonus of a very cool raw, dark look. Extensive hand hammering creates a complex wash of overtones.
The very thin profile of this cymbal gives it the ability to max out on its upper overtones without putting much energy into hitting it - even a soft blow will activate the full bloom of the instrument.
