The alloy a cymbal is cast from is the single biggest factor in how it sounds. B20 and B8 are the two professional-grade bronzes drummers choose between — here's what actually separates them, and which one fits your playing.
Every cymbal starts as a bronze alloy — a mix of copper and tin — before any hammering or lathing shapes it further. The ratio of copper to tin determines the metal's fundamental character: how it flexes, how it resonates, and how much harmonic complexity it can carry.
B20 and B8 aren't a "better vs worse" pair. They're two different professional-grade answers to the question of what a cymbal should sound like, and the right one depends on the tone and playing context you're voicing for.
Both are professional-grade alloys — the choice depends on the sonic character you're after, not on one being a step down from the other.
Deyson's Master Series is a full B20 bronze lineup — six distinct voicings built from the same alloy, each shaped by a different hammering and lathing treatment.
Crisp, glassy, and energetic; high-frequency projection with a clear, direct bell cut.
Rock, Metal, Pop, Studio RecordingFVK — Vintage DarkVintage DarkLow and warm with multiple dynamic levels, a trashy crash response, and a complex, smoky wash.
Jazz, Blues, Funk, R&B, FusionFVY — Vintage DryVintage DryLow and dry with immediate stick articulation, an ultra-fast decay, and minimal sustain.
Jazz, Blues, Fusion, Studio SessionFDW — DawnDark & AtmosphericHighly versatile, balanced frequency response offering a shimmer, medium decay, and smooth wash.
Rock, Indie, Post-Rock, StudioFDX — DualHybrid DualExplosive crash response on the edges transitioning to a dry, focused stick definition on the bell.
Jazz Fusion, Gospel, Progressive RockFAA — BalancedBalanced & VersatileMedium-bright, full-bodied resonance with a versatile sustain and highly predictable projection.
All-Around, Jazz, Rock, PopDeyson's EVO Series is built from B8pro alloy — engineered for players who need the brighter, more direct projection that composition brings.
See full specs in the Product Range →Deyson cymbal sets are available in India directly, or through our authorised distributor in Kolkata, West Bengal.
