With a high-polished finish that gives a high frequency range, the BYZANCE BRILLIANT HEAVY RIDE provides a penetrating, defined, bright bell and a glassy, clear ping. 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. BRILLIANT cymbals are polished up to six times to a high gloss finish. Only in this manner can the unique appearance of Meinl’s Brilliant Cymbals be guaranteed. These cymbals captivate with their reflective surfaces and bright, rich sound.