Meinl Artist Design Anika Nilles Lunar Hats 14"

Product Description

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

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, quite literally. Each pair is individually engraved with her abstract original artwork and given a unique serial number, making it a 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 of 2,112 pairs

With only 2,112 pairs produced worldwide, the Lunar Hats are an instrument for players who want something truly unique.

Our Tips

• Clean the engraved surfaces gently with Meinl Cymbal Cleaner and follow up with Meinl Cymbal Protectant to keep the artwork looking its best.
• Pair them with the 22" Lunar Ride from the same limited series for the complete Lunar setup.

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