15" Meinl Byzance Vintage Pure Hi-Hats - Dark Raw

Product Description

The Meinl Byzance Vintage Pure Hi-Hat 15" is a hand-hammered hi-hat with an extremely dry, clean sound, built for players who want a warm tone with clear attack and controlled overtones. The unlathed Dark Raw surface gives these cymbals their signature, already "broken-in" sound.

• Hand-hammered B20 alloy. 80% copper, 20% tin
• Specially treated, unlathed "Dark Raw" surface on both top and bottom
• Warm, round tone with controlled overtones and short sustain
• Made in Meinl's Turkish factory, quality-checked and finished in Germany
• Broad sound spectrum suited for Jazz, Pop, Fusion, Latin and more

Sound Character

The Pure Hihat cymbals in the Byzance Vintage series are extremely dry, with a clean, warm tone and clear attack. Overtones are kept controlled and sustain short, making the hi-hats versatile across a range of musical settings. Vintage Pure Hi-Hats are available in 14" and 15". This listing is the 15" version.

Construction

The cymbal is cast from B20 alloy (80% copper, 20% tin) in Meinl's Turkish factory, where the raw material is heated, rolled and cooled to a carefully tested schedule before the bell is shaped and the cymbal is hand-hammered. The surface is left unlathed and specially treated to achieve the signature "Dark Raw" finish on both the top and bottom. The cymbals are then sent to Meinl's German factory for quality control, sorting and finishing. A combination of Turkish craftsmanship and German quality control that defines Byzance's warm, consistent sound.

Who It's For

A great choice if you play jazz, pop, fusion or latin and want a dry, controlled hi-hat sound with clear attack rather than long, ringing overtones.

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