Meinl Cymbals Byzance Vintage 22" Equilibrium Ride, Matt Garstka Signature — Made in Turkey — Hand Hammered B20 Bronze, 2-Year Warranty (B22EQR)

Matt Garstka’s signature Equilibrium ride features a piercing bell that works in aggressive music, a nice stick attack with pleasing overtones for jazz-like patterns that are common in progressive music, and a crash-ability that doesn’t interfere with the former two attributes. "We didn't rush anything and I feel very good about that," says Matt. "We came up with something that has a great spread to it. This is in full balance. It has the full range of expression that I was looking for in a ride."

• Hand hammered in Turkey from B20 bronze alloy — Byzance cymbals are hand hammered into shape by Meinl cymbal artisans in Turkey using B20 bronze alloy
• Matt Garstka signature Equilibrium ride — features a piercing bell that works in aggressive music, a nice stick attack with pleasing overtones for jazz-like patterns that are common in progressive music, and crash-ability that doesn’t interfere
• Methodical finish — like Matt’s Equilibrium hihat cymbals, this ride implements multiple surface finishes for a balance of bright attack and dry wash; extra-deep hammering adds a deeper range of musical expression through complex tonal character
• Balanced sound — as suggested by the name, the Equilibrium ride harnesses a musical sweet spot that comprises an articulate and bright sound along with a dry, vintage wash
• Unmistakable character — the first thing you’ll notice is how thought out the build is for the Equilibrium ride, from the dual lathed and sand blasted finishes, then you’ll discover how these features lift the ride into a class of its own
• 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