Balanced, controllable stick response with a defined ping and a blend of bright overtones, the BYZANCE TRADITIONAL MEDIUM RIDE produces a warm basic sound with medium sustain and bell. 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.