Meinl 14" Byzance Serpents Hi-Hat

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Meinl 14" Byzance Serpents Hi-Hat

Meinl

14" Byzance Serpents Hi-Hat

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 327647
Brand: Meinl
Model: 14" Byzance Serpents Hi-Hat
Price: $537.90

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These Byzance Serpents hi-hats are a real gem, particularly if you’re after a sophisticated, controlled sound. Designed in collaboration with Derek Roddy, they offer a beautiful blend of warmth, complexity, and stick definition – perfect for jazz, fusion, or any style where you want a more refined, musical hi-hat voice.

Product Description

  • Meinl 14" Byzance Serpents Hi-Hat
  • Hi-Hat Cymbals
  • Size: 14"
  • Byzance Series
  • Derek Roddy signature model
  • Brilliant finish
  • Contrasting finishes on the upper and bottom cymbals with different hammering and weight
  • This creates a standalone cymbal with a fine and faded fundamental tone that is nevertheless with lots of warmth and extremely pleasant to play.
  • Material: B20 bronze
PROS
  • • Derek Roddy’s signature voicing delivers a unique, complex, and musical response.
  • • B20 bronze alloy provides a warm, dark fundamental tone with excellent sustain.
  • • Contrasting top/bottom finishes create nuanced stick definition and wash.
  • • Brilliant finish enhances projection and visual appeal on stage.
CONS
  • • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many drummers.
  • • The darker tone might be too subdued for brighter, more aggressive genres.
  • • Serpents hammering can be delicate, requiring careful handling to avoid damage.

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Key Features

Size 14 in
Material B20 bronze
Finish Brilliant (top), Faded Brilliant (bottom)
Sound Character Dark, warm, complex, nuanced, musical
Top/Bottom Weight Medium-thin top, Medium bottom
Weight Overall: Medium

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Frequently Asked Questions

They're distinct from the Classics or Traditional Byzance lines, offering a more nuanced and darker tone due to the Serpents hammering and contrasting finishes.
Yes, but the Serpents hammering is more delicate than some other finishes, so careful handling and proper storage are recommended to preserve the voicing.
While versatile, their darker tone might lack the aggressive cut needed for extremely loud or high-energy rock and metal styles. They’d be better suited for more nuanced applications.

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