Bringing together features like a medium weight, compacted hammering on the top and bottom of the cymbal in place of lathing, and a raw finish, the Meinl 22" Byzance Vintage Pure Ride summons dry, dark goodness with every touch of a stick. Crafted in a manufacturing process that produces unique hammering on each piece for no two that are exactly alike, the result is a big, atmospheric cymbal that provides a mysterious tone without a nearly non-existent sustain. Emulating cymbals of old jazz drummers who would bury theirs for drier tone, these are a natural choice for anyone who wants warm, defined ping.