Meinl Artist Design Anika Nilles Lunar Hats 14"

Meinl Artist Design Anika Nilles Lunar Hats 14"

The Lunar Hats are a heavyweight limited-edition hi-hat cymbal crafted through close collaboration between Anika Nilles and Meinl's R&D team, engineered to be as sonically crucial to her live setup as the Lunar Ride itself. Hand-hammered from B20 bronze, they deliver a crisp, energetic chick sound and rich, warm tone with maximum projection for the most demanding stages. Each pair is individually engraved with Anika's original artwork and serialized, making it a collector's item as compelling as it is musical. Available worldwide from September 2026, in a strictly limited edition of 2,112 pairs.

Stage power in every stroke

The Lunar Hats were developed to meet the exacting demands of arena-sized live performance. The heavyweight construction produces a powerful open sound, with a hard-cutting, energetic chick that carries across any venue with authority. The mid-bright timbre and warm, rich character make the pair equally well suited to explosive live playing and nuanced studio work. Whether your style is hard rock, progressive music, or fusion, the Lunar Hats deliver with force and musicality in equal measure.

Instruments as art objects

Like the Lunar Ride, the Lunar Hats carry Anika's personal signature – literally. Each pair is individually engraved with her abstract original artwork and given a unique serial number, making it a genuinely one-of-a-kind collector's item. The traditional finish and hand-hammered surface give the cymbals a timeless visual quality with a luminous, stage-ready brilliance that stands out under the lights.

A limited edition – 2,112 pairs

With only 2,112 pairs produced worldwide, the Lunar Hats are an instrument for those who demand something truly unique. Available in music stores worldwide from September 2026. Reserve your numbered pair now.

Specifications

• Type: Hi-hat
• Size: 14"
• Weight: Heavy
• Material: B20 bronze
• Finish: Traditional
• Crafting: Hand hammered
• Lathing: Narrow blade
• Character: Warm, rich
• Timbre: Mid-bright
• Sustain: Medium
• Engraving: Anika Nilles original artwork engraved on bronze
• Edition: Limited, serialized, 2,112 pairs
• Series: Artist Design
• Model number: AN14LHH
• Availability: September 2026