It provides the perfect balance of a cutting "chaw" sound and a softer, dry, trashiness, making it a china for many applications. Meinl Byzance Vintage cymbals are the cymbal of choice for drum master Benny Greb. They have an unusual sandblasted surface giving them a soft feel and a distinct matte finish. Their low, dark and somewhat dry-washy sound isn’t too soft or loud. With great stick definition and short sustain, you can dig into Byzance Vintage for total control at all times. It’s a sound that fits into any music that isn’t in the upper decibel levels.