16" Meinl Byzance Extra Dry Med.Thin Hi-Hats

Product Description

The Meinl Byzance Extra Dry Medium Thin Hi-hat 16" is a hand-hammered cymbal in B20 bronze (80% copper, 20% tin) with a dark, dry, earthy sound character. The unlathed top surface combined with a lathed bottom gives a warm, full tone with good dynamics and a lo-fi-like sound especially suited to studio use.

• Hand-hammered B20 bronze. 80% copper, 20% tin
• Extra Dry finish: raw, unlathed top, lathed bottom
• Short sustain and relatively low volume
• Wide sonic range. Suits jazz, fusion, world music, pop and studio work

Sound Character

The Extra Dry series has a strong personality with a dark, pitched-down lo-fi character. The dry, earthy tone of this hi-hat means it won't bleed into the "wrong" microphones in close-miked situations. Its favorable transients and round tone make it a great fit for recording.

Craftsmanship

Byzance is made in Meinl's Turkish factory using traditional handcraft methods. Each cymbal is cast from B20 bronze, heated, rolled and cooled following a carefully tested schedule until the correct thickness is reached. The bell is shaped before hand-hammering forms the cymbal's shape, and the underside is hand-lathed. The raw cymbals are then sent to Meinl's German facility for quality control, sorting and finishing touches such as laser-engraved logos. This combination of Turkish craftsmanship and German quality control is the key to Byzance's warm sound and consistent quality.

Who It's For

The Extra Dry series suits players who want a hi-hat with a distinct, dry character rather than a bright, shiny tone. A great choice for jazz, fusion, world music, pop and studio work where a controlled, dark sound is needed.

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