Meinl 15" Byzance Foundry Reserve HH
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Meinl
15" Byzance Foundry Reserve HH
Product Info
Article Number:
456938
Brand:
Meinl
Model:
15" Byzance Foundry Reserve HH
Category:
15" Hi-Hat Cymbals
Price:
$757.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
These Byzance Foundry Reserve 15” hi-hats are seriously gorgeous. They’re perfect for players seeking a sophisticated, dark, and nuanced sound – think jazz, neo-soul, or even a darker, more atmospheric rock vibe. The hand-hammering gives each pair a unique voice and a really responsive feel.
Product Description
- Meinl 15" Byzance Foundry Reserve HH
- Hi-Hat Cymbal
- Size: 15"
- Byzance Foundry Reserve Series
- B20 Bronze
- Traditional finish
- Extra-large hammer blows
- Full
- voluminous sound
- Warm
- dark and complex sound
- Can be used for a variety of music styles
- Hammered and turned by hand
- Unique pieces made in Turkey according to traditional blacksmith techniques
- Includes a pair of Meinl Sticks
- cotton gloves and certificate
PROS
- • Exceptional dark, complex wash ideal for nuanced playing.
- • The B20 bronze delivers a warm, controlled fundamental.
- • Hand-hammering creates unique tonal complexity and responsiveness.
- • 15-inch size offers a tighter, more defined chick sound.
CONS
- • Premium-priced, a significant investment for many drummers.
- • The dark sound might be too subdued for brighter genres.
- • Hammering can create slight variations between pairs.
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Key Features
Size
15 in
Material
B20 Bronze
Finish
Traditional
Sound Character
Warm, Dark, Complex
Top/Bottom Weight
Medium Thin / Medium
Weight
Approx. 1600g each
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Frequently Asked Questions
Foundry Reserve offers a significantly darker, more complex tone with a more pronounced wash due to the extensive hammering and shaping – a noticeable step up in refinement.
No, the hand-hammering results in a unique pattern on each cymbal, contributing to the individual character and tonal variation.
While versatile, their darker character shines best in more nuanced settings; they might get lost in extremely loud, bright rock or metal mixes.
