MEINL Byzance cymbals are completely hand hammered into shape and satisfy the highest demands. Every Byzance cymbal is a piece of art and has its own unique sound characteristics which can never be duplicated. Byzance cymbals are traditionally made using the single-cast procedure. This means that every cymbal is crafted from an individual cast blank. dark finish - cymbals have an untreated surface, an unearthy and dark sound with a short sustain. Dominant lows with an esoteric character.