Byzance 21" Jazz Nuance Ride with Rivets, Ralph Peterson Signature — MADE IN TURKEY — Hand Hammered B20 Bronze, 2-YEAR WARRANTY

Byzance 21" Jazz Nuance Ride with Rivets, Ralph Peterson Signature — MADE IN TURKEY — Hand Hammered B20 Bronze, 2-YEAR WARRANTY

• Hand hammered in Turkey from cast B20 bronze — reminiscent and futuristic with growl and clarity, the Byzance Jazz 21 Nuance Ride can be used as a crash/ride or primary ride in numerous styles from straight-ahead to Afro-Cuban to funk
• Ralph Peterson Jr. Signature — Ralph’s Nuance ride is a companion cymbal to his signature Byzance Symmetry Ride and reflects the opposite but same properties in a ying-yang sense — the sound is tighter and higher pitched with varying degrees of wash
• Six brass rivets — six brass rivets spaced one inch apart in a single cluster gives you definition and dryness when you play close to them and more wash and sizzle as you play further away, providing a nuanced sound depending on where you strike
• Large bell — one thing Ralph noticed about great big band drummers is that they used rides with large bells to help project and cut through — the hammering and steep shape of this bell adds a complex sound that’s blanketed in overtones as it cuts through
• A great pairing — a long time professor at Berklee and protégé of Art Blakey, Ralph settled into the Nuance and Symmetry rides after trial and error with the build process to arrive at cymbals that reflect his truth without him having to dig it out.Modern versatility rooted in tradition — hand hammered into shape in Turkey using cast B20 bronze, Meinl Byzance cymbals are deeply rooted in traditional cymbal crafting methods, yet their old-world background is dialed-in to 21st century needs.

Their hand hammered and lathed surfaces with warm sounds and selection of models may be rooted in tradition, but MEINL Byzance cymbals are the ultimate choice when it comes to modern versatility. Every Byzance model is hand hammered into shape by cymbal artisans in Turkey, giving each cymbal its own unique and colorful voice. The overall presence that MEINL Byzance delivers is dark, buttery warmth that flows around crisp definition. The Byzance 21" Nuance ride was developed in cooperation with renowned jazz drummer and Meinl artist, Ralph Peterson. The Nuance ride is the sister cymbal to the Meinl Symmetry ride. It serves as a crash/ride but can also be played as a main ride. Six rivets positioned evenly in one section of the cymbal give it instant sizzle while changing the dynamic of the wash. Spin the cymbal with the rivets positioned away and the wash becomes more prevalent. With the rivets positioned closer, the cymbal becomes drier with more stick definition. A dry character and complex wash make this cymbal relevant in today’s music with a homage to the early era of jazz, R&B, and funk.