The different sizes and shapes of the cut outs allow this cymbal to have a wide open spread while still being sharp and articulate. Even though having cut outs in a cymbal is a more modern convention the term Vintage simply refers to the fact that this series is sand-blasted to give it a dark dry and earthy tone. This is ideal for trashy cymbals such as this as it will also allow the cymbal produce more complex harmonics enableing it have a wider spectrum of sound. Features: Trashy noisy sound Ideal for accents and punctuations A wide open spread while still being sharp and articulate Vintage reffers to its dark dry and earthy tone Cymbal produce more complex harmonics Get your Meinl Cymbals Byzance Vintage Series Trash Crash today at the guaranteed lowest price from Sam Ash Direct with our 45-day return and 60-day price protection policy.