The Meinl Byzance Brilliant 18 Heavy Hammered Crash is a traditional Byzance and has a darkened sound. This sound is due to a process during manufacturing that limits the high end as the cymbal is buffed repeatedly to achieve its brilliant (ultra-glossed) look. The 18 Byzance Brilliant Heavy Hammered Crash is one of the larger cymbals in the crash spectrum and delivers it possesses a dark tone with sonic warmth. These attributes make the Byzance Brilliant a great choice for a wide range of genres from funk and fusion to rock.