Meinl Big Apple Dark Ride 24"- 2874g (2nd version)

Meinl Byzance 24" Big Apple Dark Ride (model B24BADAR) - 2874 grams. Hand-hammered B20 bronze, made in Turkey, with the raw, unlathed dark finish. A big, dark, washy jazz ride with a dry, articulate stick sound sitting on top of a warm, complex wash. Crashable, and the bell is musical without being glassy. At 2874g it's on the lighter side for a 24", so it opens up easily at lower volumes. Condition: Played but well cared for. Normal stick marks and patina consistent with use. No cracks, no keyholing, no repairs, and no flea-market logo damage. Original Meinl serial/weight sticker still on the underside (see photos). Comes from a working drummer's personal collection in Oregon. Packed carefully in a cymbal box for shipping.