Meinl 14"Byzance Medium HiHat Brill.

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Meinl 14"Byzance Medium HiHat Brill.

Meinl

14"Byzance Medium HiHat Brill.

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Product Info

Article Number: 221543
Brand: Meinl
Model: 14"Byzance Medium HiHat Brill.
Price: $537.90

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These Byzance Medium HiHats are a serious upgrade for any drummer seeking a refined, musical sound. They offer a great balance of warmth and clarity, making them ideal for jazz, funk, and lighter rock styles—a real workhorse for gigging musicians who want quality without the extreme expense of the top-tier lines.

Product Description

  • Meinl 14"Byzance Medium Hi-Hat Brill.
  • Hi-Hat
  • Byzance series
  • Size: 14"
  • Medium strength
  • Brilliant Finish
  • Perfect allround cymbal with warm
  • rather soft base sound and brilliant highs
  • Material: B20 Bronze hand-hammered
PROS
  • • B20 bronze provides a warm, complex, and musical tone.
  • • Hand-hammering creates nuanced overtones and a responsive feel.
  • • Brilliant finish offers bright, cutting highs without harshness.
  • • Medium weight provides a versatile response for various playing styles.
CONS
  • • The brilliant finish shows fingerprints and marks easily, requiring frequent cleaning.
  • • Price point places it in a premium category, potentially limiting accessibility.
  • • While versatile, it leans towards a warmer sound, not ideal for aggressive metal.

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Key Features

Size 14 in
Material B20 Bronze
Finish Brilliant
Sound Character Warm base, brilliant highs, complex overtones
Top/Bottom Weight Medium (Top: ~850g, Bottom: ~900g)
Weight 1750g

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Traditional series is darker and more washy; these are brighter and more articulate with more defined stick definition.
While they're versatile, their warmer tone isn't the best choice for aggressive, high-volume metal; brighter, heavier hats would cut through better.
The hand-hammering is part of the cymbal’s character and is permanent, but the brilliant finish might show wear more quickly with very aggressive playing.

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