Meinl 6" Byzance Traditional Splash Cymbal

The Meinl Byzance Traditional 6" Splash delivers the quick, bright accent sound expected from a professional splash cymbal, hand-hammered from B20 bronze alloy in the traditional Turkish style. Each cymbal receives individual hand-hammering, creating subtle sonic variations that distinguish one from the next. The Traditional series balances Old World cymbal-making methods with the projection and clarity required in contemporary drum kits.

B20 bronze–a blend of 80% copper and 20% tin–forms the foundation of this splash, contributing to its warm fundamental tone and complex overtone structure. Hand-hammering imparts surface tension and irregular thickness gradients across the six-inch diameter, shaping both attack and decay characteristics. The cymbal produces a punchy initial transient followed by a washy spread that dissipates rapidly, typical of smaller splash diameters. Unlathed sections retain some of the raw bell tonality, while worked areas open up the sound for faster response.

Features

• 6" diameter splash cymbal for quick, bright accent sounds
• B20 bronze alloy: 80% copper, 20% tin composition
• Hand-hammered construction creates unique sonic character per cymbal
• Byzance Traditional series voicing balances warmth and projection
• Punchy attack with washy spread and fast decay
• Traditional Turkish cymbal-making methods applied throughout production
• Unlathed sections retain bell tone, worked areas enhance response
• Model designation B6S for 6" Traditional Splash configuration