14" Meinl Byzance Fast Hi-hat

Product Description

The Meinl Byzance 14" Fast Hi-hat is built for speed and clarity in comping and fills. Made from hand-hammered B20 alloy with a top cymbal drilled with small holes around the edge and a Byzance Dark bottom, it delivers a warm, dry tone with short sustain and relatively low volume. A broad sound spectrum that works across jazz, fusion, world music, pop, rock and studio settings.

• Hand-hammered B20 alloy. 80% copper, 20% tin
• Top cymbal in Brilliant Finish with small holes around the edge for extra speed
• Bottom cymbal in Byzance Dark Finish for clarity in hi-hat playing
• Warm, dry and earthy tonal character with short sustain
• Relatively low volume, suited to nuanced playing
• Broad sound spectrum. Works in jazz, fusion, world music, pop, rock and studio

Construction and sound

Pairing a drilled Brilliant top with a darker Byzance Dark bottom gives this model extreme clarity and speed in hi-hat playing, while keeping an earthy, dark and dry character with short sustain. The Fast Hi-Hat is also available in 13", though this listing is the 14" version.

Craftsmanship

Byzance cymbals are made at Meinl's Turkish factory using traditional hand-hammering methods. Each cymbal is cast from B20 alloy (80% copper, 20% tin), heated, rolled and cooled according to a carefully tested schedule before the bell is shaped and the cymbal is hand-hammered into form. The raw cymbals are then sent to Meinl's German factory for quality control, sorting and finishing such as laser-engraved logos and surface treatment. It's this combination of Turkish craftsmanship and German quality control that gives Byzance its warm sound and consistent standard.

Who It's For

A good choice if you want a hi-hat with fast response and sharp attack without losing warmth in the tone. Especially appreciated in jazz, fusion and studio settings, but equally at home in pop and rock.

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