Features: Sound: Medium weight, high-polished finish with a clear, warm sound Lots of bright, brilliant overtones with a medium sustain. MEINL Byzance cymbals are completely hand hammered into shape and satisfy the highest demands. Every cymbal is a piece of art and has its own unique sound characteristics which can never be duplicated. The extensive manufacturing process is the foundation of their outstanding sound characteristics. They are traditionally made using the single-cast procedure. This means that everycymbal is crafted from an individual cast blank.