Meinl Byzance Brilliant 18 Inch Medium Crash

The Meinl Byzance Brilliant 18 Inch Medium Crash brings together the perfect balance of attack definition and warm sustain that serious drummers demand. This medium–weight cymbal features a highly polished finish that creates a clear, warm sound packed with bright, brilliant overtones and medium sustain characteristics.

Despite its "Brilliant" name referring to the polished finish, this series actually darkens the traditional Byzance sound through a specialised finishing process that limits the high–end frequencies while buffing the cymbal to its brilliant appearance. The result is a darker tonality combined with warm spread that makes it incredibly versatile across musical styles.

Crafted from premium B20 bronze, the medium–bright tone sits comfortably on the warm side of the spectrum with a defined ping and medium sustain. The overall combination of dark tonality and warm projection makes the Byzance Brilliant series an excellent choice for funk, fusion, and rock applications, with heavier models offering direct penetration while thinner variants shimmer with distinctive warmth.