Traditional finish cymbals have a completely lathed surface and a warm, smooth and rich sound. The harmonic spectrum has slightly dominant mids. Lightweight, sounds fairly washy and dark in a narrow frequency range. Soft attack and a fairly short sustain.
RECOMMENDED STYLES
Alternative • Rock • Country • Pop • Jazz • Fusion • Latin
Which crash cymbal weight corresponds with which style of music?
The MEINL Byzance series crashes are available in three different weights: thin, medium thin, and medium.
- Thin crashes have a fairly dark sound. They respond very quickly and have a short sustain. They are ideal for lighter and softer playing styles like Jazz and Fusion.
- Medium thin crashes show more richness and volume in their sound. They are ideal for Jazz, Fusion and Pop while offering a more cutting sound.
- Medium crashes reveal a full and rich sound with the ability to cut through a louder mix. They can be used in Jazz, Pop and Rock Music because of their wide frequency spectrum.