The MEINL Byzance Foundry Reserve China Ride cymbal brings handcrafted Turkish character to your kit. With techniques honed through generations, MEINL's artisan cymbalsmiths create stunning works of art that sound as good as they look. This China Ride delivers a crisp, articulate stick attack for rhythmic clarity. Though thin, it opens up easily to a lush roar with deep, symphonic wash. The hand-hammered surface is visually striking, with craters that produce clear, dry tones over rich undertones. Four rivets add shimmering sizzle to carry your grooves. With Turkish sensitivity, the Foundry Reserve China Ride responds dynamically when played softly. It projects when you lay into it, bringing out the best of handcrafted Turkish cymbals.

Open Up the Roar With a Deep, Symphonic Wash

While articulate when played lightly, the Foundry Reserve China Ride unleashes a lush roar when laid into. The hand-hammering creates a complex, symphonic wash underneath the clear stick attack. When opened up, thick undertones emerge for a dramatic swell. You'll feel the roar as much as hear it. From subtle to sublime, this cymbal provides a broad dynamic range. Play soft for articulation or dig in for that iconic China explosion.

Rivets Add Sizzle and Projection for Accents

Four rivets along the bow of the Foundry Reserve China Ride add just enough sizzle. They provide excellent definition for riding rhythmic patterns. The rivets give your accents extra shimmer and cut. This allows the china ride to project while keeping the wash controlled. The rivets also provide more wash when crashing. You can pull big, expansive accents from this China Ride. The rivets carry the sustain for maximum impact. For exotic embellishments, the rivets bring plenty of sonic flavor.

Turkish Style Hand Hammering for Unique Look

This china ride exemplifies MEINL's Turkish cymbal-making heritage through the extensive hand hammering. The cymbalsmiths hammer the bronze alloy by hand, creating a surface marked by craters of all sizes and depths. No two Foundry Reserve cymbals have the same hammering pattern, making yours truly one-of-a-kind. The hammering gives the china ride a uniquely organic look, with the bronze showing through between spots of lathed brilliance. Visually intriguing on its own, the hand hammering also generates the complex roar and sustain that makes this china ride so musically inspiring.