The Meinl Byzance Polyphonic ride is a revolutionary ride cymbal handcrafted in Turkey using a proprietary alloy to produce complex, musical tones. The Polyphonic ride features a specially designed bell that yields shimmering, harmonious overtones and a bow area capable of producing articulate stick definition or washier ride sounds. Its versatile sonic palette suits jazz, rock, fusion and world music styles. This ride's medium-thin weight and strategically placed hammering also provide excellent crash qualities when needed. The Byzance Polyphonic ride lets drummers explore new creative possibilities.

Proprietary Alloy and Design Produce Harmonious Overtones

The Polyphonic is cast from Meinl's proprietary B20 bronze alloy, which contains a higher percentage of tin for enhanced tonal qualities. Its medium-thin weight and bell design facilitate the ride's complex, shimmering overtones. The bell's shape disperses overtones broadly, while the strategically placed hammering helps open the sound. Drummers can elicit clear, articulate ping sounds or washier ride sounds using different playing techniques on the Polyphonic ride's large, non-lathed bow area.

Versatile Sonic Palette Works for Multiple Genres

This ride's diverse tonal range makes it suitable for jazz, fusion, rock and world music. Its shimmering bell and bow sounds are ideal for jazz, while the stick definition and crash qualities work for rock styles. The complex, musical overtones of the Polyphonic also complement world and ethnic percussion. Drummers seeking maximum versatility need look no further than the Byzance Polyphonic ride.

Premium Design and Craftsmanship

Like all Byzance cymbals, the Polyphonic ride is handcrafted in Turkey using traditional cymbal-smithing techniques. Skilled artisans hammer the cymbal by hand, which helps control overtones and provides an individualized sound. This ride has a lathed to non-lathed transition for additional tonal control. All Meinl Byzance cymbals undergo a proprietary heating process to enhance their tonal qualities before shipping. The Polyphonic ride comes with a two-year warranty from Meinl.

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