Meinl 14" Byzance Trad. Thin Hi-Hat

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Meinl 14" Byzance Trad. Thin Hi-Hat

Meinl

14" Byzance Trad. Thin Hi-Hat

4.4 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 223665
Brand: Meinl
Model: 14" Byzance Trad. Thin Hi-Hat
Price: $537.90

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These Byzance Traditional Thin Hi-Hats are a serious upgrade – offering a gorgeously warm and musical sound perfect for jazz, fusion, and studio recordings where nuance is key. The responsive action and subtle chick make them a joy to play, but be mindful of their delicate nature if you're a particularly aggressive hitter.

Product Description

  • Meinl 14" Byzance Trad. Thin Hi-Hat
  • Traditional thin hi-hat
  • Size: 14"
  • Byzance Series
  • Traditional design
  • Ultra warm and fine sound with a soft "chick"
  • AN outstandingly musical hi-hat
  • ideal for studio use
  • Material: B20 bronze
  • Hand-hammered
PROS
  • • Warm, complex wash with a refined, almost shimmering quality
  • • The thin profile facilitates a very responsive and controlled chick sound
  • • B20 bronze construction delivers a rich, full tonal spectrum
  • • Hand-hammering adds character and enhances sustain, improving musicality
CONS
  • • The thinness makes them potentially fragile under heavy playing styles
  • • The warm sound may not suit all genres, particularly those requiring a bright, cutting hi-hat
  • • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many drummers

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Key Features

Size 14 in
Material B20 Bronze
Finish Traditional Hand-Hammered
Sound Character Warm, Musical, Complex
Top/Bottom Weight Thin
Weight Medium

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Brilliant series are brighter and more cutting, while these Trad. Thin models offer a much warmer, more complex sound with less sustain.
While versatile, their thinness and warm tone make them less ideal for aggressive, high-volume rock or metal – they're better suited for more nuanced styles.
With careful handling and regular maintenance, they should last for years, but the thin profile means they’re more susceptible to damage than heavier hi-hats.

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