The new Benny Greb Signature Byzance Vintage Sand Cymbals are hand hammered from B20 bronze alloy and feature a sandblasted surface with a vintage sound and look.

Their sounds complement Benny's Sand Rides and Hats.

Meinl's product manager Stefan Mueller explains how Meinl and Benny got together again to develop new models after the success of Benny's Sand Rides and Hats:

"We had a clear vision of what we wanted to hear in these new cymbals, and I am proud to say that we were able to come up with these new sounds for him which reflect his unique style perfectly."

The 18" Sand Thin and Medium Crashes are pitch matched, dark sounding cymbals with a short sustain. What stands out is their relatively trashy crash sound with a modern white-noise character.

The 22" Sand Crash-Ride is a very unique cymbal; the combination of the unique hammering patterns, the sandblasted surface, and the lightweight creates a roaring sound with lots of low end. Three rivets round out that special cymbal with an overall dark, earthy and almost mysterious sonic character.

Another new addition is the matched Byzance Vintage Sand Cymbal Set that includes a 14" Sand Hat, 18" Sand Thin Crash and a 20" Sand Ride

According to Meinl, this set is a great introduction to the world of Byzance Vintage sounds and is a must have for all fans of Benny Greb's drumming and sound and for fans of musical cymbals in general.