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Meinl Cymbals B14EDMH Byzance 14" Extra Dry Medium Hihat

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Distinctive hi-hat cymbal due to its weight relation between top and bottom. Lightweight top produces a dark stick response with little wash, with a fat "chick" sound.

Dark and dirty. These are the words that describe the Byzance Extra-Dry hi hat cymbal. The surface is completely unlathed and untreated (crashes are lathed on the bottom). Just raw hand-hammered bronze--for a raw earthy sound. There is no wash. The extremely short sustain and stick definition come from the deep hammer marks layered with a more traditional hammering. Smoky sound, buttery feel and a 2-year warranty. Use for studio, fusion, Latin, R&B, country, rock, jazz and pop.
MEINL Byzance Extra-Dry Medium Hi-Hat Cymbals 14 in.
MEINL Byzance Extra-Dry Medium Hi-Hat Cymbals 14 in.
MEINL Byzance Extra-Dry Medium Hi-Hat Cymbals 14 in.

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  • B20 bronze alloy
  • Hand hammered into shape
  • Utmost in musicality
  • Extensive range

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One year replacement, parts, and labor warranty on all percussion products.

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Reviewed by 8 customers

  • These hats are a must have, hands down!

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byRockin Ronnie

    fromMineral Wells, West Virginia

    Got a pair of 16" hats, excellent stick definition, open they also amazing, the most musical hihats I've ever played, expensive and worth every penny.

  • Dirty and trashy

    5

    submitted7 years ago

    bySchools

    fromDenver, Co

    Love these Hats! The feel is the best part for me, really buttery. Sounds best with Soul/Hip Hop but are very versatile. Thick bottom hat and thinner top hat makes it very washy.

  • Ok.

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted8 years ago

    byPablo

    fromundisclosed

    Everything ok.

  • Great Cymbal

    5

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    submitted9 years ago

    byLili

    fromundisclosed

    Excellent Cymbal, great sound

  • Exceptional quality

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted9 years ago

    bySwing it!

    fromAthens GA

    I'm impressed with the sound, control, and excellent articulation of these hats, particularly when they are played with brushes and/or multi rods. Though they may not be suitable for every genre or situation, they do have a distinctive and beautiful sound.

  • Crisp and Dirty

    5

    submitted11 years ago

    byChristopher Y

    fromWoodbridge, VA

    I play death metal and other heavy styles so at first I couldn't decide if I liked the stick definition or not. But after a day of playing (and a live show proving their capability to project): I knew they were the right ones. Crisp and unique, angry trashy with a little rust added. It's got a hi hat attack but the sustain for each is a washy nasty explosion like an fx pairing almost. I can't stress how well these sound. Get them if you like a great universal hat great for every music type. Could even be a great auxiliary hat for blasting and double hat footwork.

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