Meinl Cymbals B22SYR Byzance Jazz 22-Inch Ralph Peterson Signature Symmetry Ride Cymbal

Product description

• Hand hammered in Turkey from cast B20 bronze — reminiscent and futuristic with growl, clarity, and a large bell, the Byzance Jazz 22 Symmetry Ride goes from a soft edge with a flexible feel to a clear, articulate, dry sound as you move up the bow
• Ralph Peterson Jr. Signature — the main ride in Ralph’s kit, the Symmetry Ride is the parent cymbal to Ralph’s signature Nuance Ride — the ride has a soft edge which gives the cymbal its wobble, allowing low overtones to speak without wash taking over
• 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
• Suits numerous styles — the Symmetry ride fits in with straight-head jazz, Afro-Cuban, funk and more — its abilities to weave through any mix make it suitable for just about any musical setting
• A great pairing — a long time professor at Berklee and protégé of Art Blakey, Ralph settled into the Symmetry and Nuance 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.