Meinl Cymbals B21TSR Byzance 21-Inch Mike Johnston Signature Transition Ride Cymbal (VIDEO)

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.

• 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
• MIKE JOHNSTON SIGNATURE: the Transition Ride was developed with renowned drummer and instructor, Mike Johnston, who was looking for a ride with a seamless transition from articulate stick definition to a wide-open crash
• EXTRY DRY TOP WITH BRILLIANT BOTTOM: the bottom side is finely lathed and topped with a brilliant polish to add shimmering glow; this also improves both clarity and crash-ability
• ARTICULATE BELL WITH SPECIAL FINISH: the bell of this ride is clear and present, activating the whole cymbal as you play; the bell and top side are lightly polished to give the cymbal a smooth touch and stunning look
• 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
• SIZE AND TYPE: 21" ride
• MODERN MEETS TRADITION: hand hammered with old-world techniques, designed for today’s demands