With a nice spread and great attack, the BYZANCE TRADITIONAL SPLASH is punchy and washy yet keeps a traditional feel. MEINL BYZANCE CYMBALS are completely hand hammered into shape and satisfy the highest demands. Every BYZANCE cymbal is a piece of art and has its own unique sound characteristics which can never be duplicated. TRADITIONAL finish cymbals have a completely lathed surface and a warm, smooth, and rich sound. The harmonic spectrum has slightly dominant mids.