ITEM NUMBER B20SAR    
 
NAME    
MEINL Cymbals Byzance Vintage Sand Ride Benny Greb Signature - 20"    
 
Description    
Meinl Byzance Vintage 20" Sand Ride
The Meinl Sand Ride is a completely new development and adds another spectacular cymbal to the Byzance series. Benny Greb tested countless prototypes and worked with Meinl's R&D department for over a year on this unique cymbal. The extreme demands that Benny placed on his ride were a real challenge for Meinl's cymbal makers. It had to have a warm, soft stick sound, like a 30-year-old vintage cymbal, while also having a distinct, yet very fine stick sound and a powerful and, above all, clear bell. The Sand Ride combines all of these sounds. The top of the hand-hammered cymbal is sandblasted, creating this unique, warm sound. The cymbal is only lathed over about two-thirds of the surface area of the bottom, removing a lot of material in this area. This leaves the cymbal considerably thicker on the outside and at the bell, ensuring a clear and powerful sound.

Benny is sure that there are many drummers who have been looking for a ride like this for a long time; for him, this is definitely THE ride.
SPECIFICATIONS  
 
Diameter    20" / 50 cm
 
Production    Hand-hammered
 
Stylistics    Pop, Fusion, Jazz, Funk, RNB, Reggae, Studio, World, Electro
 
Timbre    Dark
 
Characteristics  vintage, dry
 
Pitch  Low
 
Volume  Medium to Quiet
 
Sustain   
Weight    Medium
 
Finish    Sandblasted
 
Alloy    B20 Bronze