Meinl 13" Byzance Serpents Hi-Hat
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Meinl
13" Byzance Serpents Hi-Hat
Product Info
Article Number:
278559
Brand:
Meinl
Model:
13" Byzance Serpents Hi-Hat
Category:
13" Hi-Hat Cymbals
Price:
$482.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
These Serpents hats are a real departure from the norm, offering a beautifully controlled and nuanced sound that's perfect for jazz, fusion, and more subtle genres. The Derek Roddy signature really shines through – expect a warm, responsive feel with a gorgeous, almost shimmering wash. They’re an investment, but if you’re after a truly unique hi-hat voice, these are hard to beat.
Product Description
- Meinl 13" Byzance Serpents Hi-Hat
- Hi-Hat
- Size: 13"
- Derek Roddy Signature
- Brilliant design
- Different designs for upper and lower cymbal with different hammering and weight
- This creates a very distinctive fine washed-out basic tone with a lot of warmth and a very pleasant feeling
- Material: B20 Bronze
PROS
- • Derek Roddy signature design delivers a uniquely musical, complex sound.
- • B20 bronze construction provides warmth and sustain characteristic of high-end cymbals.
- • Distinct top and bottom cymbal hammering creates nuanced chick and pedal response.
- • 13-inch size offers a darker, more controlled sound than standard 14-inch hats.
CONS
- • Premium-priced, making them a significant investment for many drummers.
- • The 'washed-out' tone might not suit heavier, more aggressive musical styles.
- • Smaller size limits versatility; not ideal for players needing a bright, cutting sound.
Product Video
Key Features
Size
13 in
Material
B20 Bronze
Finish
Brilliant
Sound Character
Warm, Washed-Out, Musical, Complex
Top/Bottom Weight
Light/Medium-Light
Weight
Thin
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Frequently Asked Questions
They're significantly more specialized than the Classics or Traditional series; the design focuses on a darker, more complex tone, sacrificing some versatility.
While they *can* be used, the warm, nuanced sound isn’t ideal for those genres; a brighter, more cutting hi-hat would likely be preferred.
Drummers focused on intricate patterns, subtle dynamics, and a refined, musical sound – think jazz, fusion, or even mellow acoustic settings – will get the most out of them.
