Meinl MJ401+18 Byzance Mike Johnston Cymbal Set

An Extraordinary Cymbal Set!

Though they look raw, the Byzance Extra Dry cymbals are incredibly refined. Designed to be dry, fast, trashy, and deep, this is one of Byzance’s most captivating sounds, attracting many drummers.

The crash cymbals explode and unleash a dark texture from within, while the hi-hats and rides are crisp and defined. Made in Turkey from B20 bronze, hand-hammered into shape and raw lacquered. The underside of the cymbals is lathed and polished to a glossy finish on the bottom.

Extra Dry Medium HiHats

Distinctive hi-hat due to its weight balance between top and bottom. Dry and defined, thick chick thanks to the heavy bottom. The light top produces a dark stick response with minimal wash.

Traditional Extra Thin Hammered Crash

Extremely lightweight with extensive hammering for a dark, trashy sound with a wide and long sustain. An extraordinary crash cymbal!

Extra Dry Transition Ride

The Transition Ride is Mike Johnston’s signature cymbal, offering a perfect transition from articulated stick attack to open crash sounds without losing definition to excessive noise. Clear ping and a present but not overpowering bell sound—a highly versatile ride cymbal.

Extra Dry Thin Crash

Unique lightweight crash with an extremely dry and deep sound. Trashy overtones, smooth response with quick decay, resulting overall in a “dry” character.