Distinctive Flat Ride Cymbal with a great presence. Big, deep hammer marks enable the cymbal to sound dark and warm, yet soft and smooth. Long, sizzling sustain. The Byzance Jazz Series from Meinl features authentic jazz cymbals. They are handmade in Turkey, and are B20 bronze alloy cymbals. If you are looking for the super thin buttery feel of true vintage cymbals this is it. The sound is not too loud or too bright but just what you need for a traditional jazz setting.