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Meinl Cymbals Byzance Vintage Benny Greb Sand Series Set - 14/18/20 inch - with Free 16 inch Trash Crash

4-piece Cymbal Pack with 14" Hi-hat Pair, 18" Thin Crash, 20" Ride, and Bonus 16" Trash Crash
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Confidently Sit in the Mix

The Meinl Byzance Vintage Benny Greb Sand Series 4-piece Cymbal Package not only sounds wonderful on its own, but is a real problem solver when sitting in a whole band's mix. Designed with drummer extraordinaire Benny Greb, (Bobby McFerrin, Wayne Krantz, and more), this cymbal pack is engineered to never lose your own unique character, and still sit perfectly in the confines of a whole band. And not only will you love the sound of these cymbals, but the sandblasted surface also gives this Byzance Cymbal Pack a great vintage look.

Meinl Byzance Vintage Benny Greb Sand Series 4-piece Cymbal Package at a Glance:
  • Engineered to sit great in a mix
  • Designed in conjunction with drummer Benny Greb
  • Free 16" Trash Crash cymbal
Engineered to sit great in a mix

Hammered into form in Turkey, the Meinl Byzance Vintage Benny Greb Sand Series 4-piece Cymbal Package truly holds to tradition in so many ways. But at the same time, they offer you unbelievable modern versatility. Each design aspect of these cymbals took into account the need of drummers to not overwhelm their band's mix. Across the board you'll hear a warmth and dryness that, while giving you crisp definition, never washes out the other musicians. And they sound great in practically any setting from jazz and blues, to funk and rock.

Designed in conjunction with drummer Benny Greb

Benny Greb is a highly-accomplished percussionist. His credits include his own Benny Greb Brass Band, Bobby McFerrin, Wayne Krantz, and many more. So when it came to designing a set of cymbals that will work in many different situations, he was the perfect guy to help out. Among the specifications Greb requested was that the cymbals keep their character, even while sometimes playing a supporting role. Meinl achieves this with a special sandblasted procedure, offering you more warmth, dryness, and a wonderful vintage look.

Free 16" Trash Crash cymbal

Along with the Sand Series Byzance cymbals, this 4-piece package also includes a bonus 16" Vintage Trash Crash. Meinl's Trash Crash is a superb, durable effect cymbal to round out your drum kit's sound. And it blends with the other cymbals in the pack immediately, with its dark and smooth sound. You'll love the specially cut holes in the cymbal. They give it a dry, trashy, and fast response with a quick sustain that never overwhelms the rest of your kit.

Meinl Byzance Vintage Benny Greb Sand Series 4-piece Cymbal Package Features:
  • 4-piece cymbal pack that blends well in a mix
  • Sandblasted for more warmth and a fantastic look
  • Hammered into shape by artisans in Turkey
  • Warmer toned to not overtake other instruments
  • 14" Hi-hat Pair: Dynamic and responsive
  • 18" Thin crash: Fast response that opens up immediately
  • 20" Ride: Smooth, controlled wash, with a great bell sound
  • Free 16" Trash Crash
With the Byzance Vintage Benny Greb cymbal pack you'll own your mix, not overwhelm it.
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Tech Specs

  • Series: Byzance Vintage Benny Greb Sand Series
  • Hi Hats: B14SAH 14" Sand Hat
  • Crash 1 : B18SATC 18" Sand Thin Crash
  • Crash 2 : B16VC 16" Trash Crash
  • Ride: B20SAR 20" Sand Ride
  • Material: B20
  • Manufacturer Part Number: BV-480+B16TRC

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Rated 5/5

Great set

These days it's impossible to sit down in a store & try out a ton of cymbals to create a great set of cymbals. Practically everything we buy now is online and if you're like me- you wonder how it's really going to turn out.
So I really have to thank Meinl and Benny Greb for creating such a beautiful cymbal set. I bought this for my second home set up and it is beautiful sounding. So if you're looking for a set that sounds beautiful and works together as a group- look no further. Great set of cymbals and I think the price is really good considering all that you get.
Thanks Benny!
Music background: Professional drummer (50 years) & studio owner
Rated 5/5

I'M IN LOVE!

These cymbals are just WOW! Incredibly smooth and detailed with just the right amount of wash. I use them on my in-house studio drumset and they've really shined across multiple genres and playing styles. Drummers always comment on how amazing they sound. Great work Meinl and Benny!
Music background: Audio Engineer/ Musician
Rated 5/5

Just the best

Incredible sound and beautiful set.
Rated 5/5

Awesome cymbals and service

I'd been wanting to update my cymbals for a while and did lots of online research, starting as always with Nick D'Virgilio. I finally decided upon the Meinl Benny Greb Sand Series Box set. Purchasing cymbals without having first playing them was a little scary but I knew Sweetwater would make things right if I was unhappy. I've had them now for a couple of weeks and only used them in my home studio, but I LOVE them. My son who is a guitarist was also very impressed with the sound. I also want to give a shout out to Nick Huskins for his terrific customer service and follow up.

Thank you Sweetwater!
Music background: 50 years playing in Seattle area
Rated 5/5

Great Sound

Fell in love with these cymbals after playing them for a year. Have gotten compliments on both live situations and recordings for the overall sound of the ride in particular.
Music background: Drummer for Pavlov's Bell
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