Meinl Cymbals Byzance Dark 21" Double Down Crash-Ride, Matt Halpern Signature — Made in Turkey — Hand Hammered B20 Bronze, 2-Year Warranty (B21DDCR)

The Matt Halpern Signature Double Down Crash-Ride is a versatile and dynamic, hand-hammered cymbal which fully functions as both a ride and crash when needed. Plus, it features a powerful and cutting bell to punch through a full band mix. Because this cymbal opens so easily, it is a fantastic choice for crash-riding and big single crash accents. The combination of the dark, unlathed top and lathed bottom creates a unique blend of sustain and control. Additionally, some light sandblasting on top reduces the overtones for a decay that quickly gets out of the way. “I needed this cymbal to be extremely dynamic in that it was loud enough to pierce through the intensity of Periphery’s sound, but also decay quick enough to not overpower the vocals or other instruments while performing live. I’ve used it in live shows, multiple sized studio rooms, and different genres, and I can confidently say, it does exactly what I hoped for in each of those settings.” - Matt Halpern

• Matt Halpern signature — the Matt Halpern Signature Double Down Crash-Ride is a dynamic, hand-hammered cymbal which fully functions as both a ride and crash when needed; it features a powerful and cutting bell to punch through a full band mix
• Hand hammered in Turkey from cast B20 bronze alloy — the combination of a dark, unlathed top and lathed bottom creates a unique blend of sustain and control; light sandblasting on top reduces the overtones for a decay that quickly gets out of the way
• Powerful crash effect — because this cymbal opens so easily, it's a fantastic choice for powerful crash-riding and big single crash accents
• A unique line in the Byzance family of cymbals — the degree of bold darkness our Byzance Dark cymbals provide, along with their smooth and mellow sustain, puts them in a unique sweet spot between our Traditional and Extra Dry Byzance series of cymbals
• Modern versatility rooted in tradition — hand hammered into shape in Turkey using cast B20 bronze, Meinl Byzance cymbals are deeply rooted in traditional cymbal crafting methods, yet their old-world background is dialed-in to 21st century needs