The surfaces without polishing and intense hammered manual can make you think the sound of this cymbal is strong and aggressive when in reality, the series Dual to low volumes is when it draws its true dark and earthy tones.
With a serious tuning and a very personal sound, this cymbal has an "esotheric" character caused by the lack of polishing of its surface. Short fall with great contrast due to a unique combination hammered and turned.
The Byzance Dual have a hybrid finish with a non polished part and a polished edge. An intense hammered gives a more complex sound and shortens the sustain. The different surfaces can be used as different areas to play, especially in the case of rides.
The series Byzance Dual de Meinl is manufactured in Turkey with the famous B20 alloy and scrupulously following all the steps with which for centuries are manufactured the best cymbals of the world.

The alloy
The series Byzance de Meinl is manufactured in Turkey with the famous B20 alloy and scrupulously following all the steps with which for centuries are manufactured the best cymbals of the world. This B20 alloy is composed of 80% copper and 20% tin, a alloy that can be difficult to work as it requires a great re-elaboration and recollected due to its natural state that is very fragile.

About Meinl Cymbals
The cymbals meinl have a distinctive sound. Despite having an extensive catalog, they have found a particular sound and a particular aesthetic. Currently it is the company with greater growth in the world.
Meinl has series high quality professionals but also manufactures cymbals for students or beginners but with a very high quality of manufacture.
Artists the size of Miguel Lamas, Mike Johnston, Chris Coleman or Anika Nilles trust Meinl for their recordings and directs.