Meinl 15" Byzance Hi-Hat Medium

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Meinl 15" Byzance Hi-Hat Medium

Meinl

15" Byzance Hi-Hat Medium

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 111374
Brand: Meinl
Model: 15" Byzance Hi-Hat Medium
Price: $581.90

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These Meinl Byzance 15” hi-hats are seriously impressive – they offer a really nuanced, musical sound that’s perfect for jazz, funk, and lighter rock styles. The smaller size gives you a lot of control and a cleaner chick sound, and the build quality is top-notch. If you’re looking for a hi-hat that’s more than just a timekeeper, these are a fantastic choice.

Product Description

  • Meinl 15" Byzance Hi-Hat Medium
  • Hi-Hat Cymbals
  • Byzance series
  • Medium
  • Traditional execution
  • Size: 15 "
  • Byzance cymbals are hand made in Turkey
  • Refined and revised by Meinl
  • Wide dynamic spectrum with a soft
  • warm sound
  • Unobtrusive
  • controlled and open hi-hat sound
PROS
  • • The Byzance hammering creates a complex, shimmering wash when fully opened.
  • • 15-inch size offers a tighter, more controlled sound than larger hi-hats.
  • • Medium weight provides a balance of stick definition and pedal response.
  • • Hand-hammered in Turkey with Meinl’s refinements ensures exceptional build quality.
CONS
  • • Premium-priced, making it a significant investment for many drummers.
  • • The 'medium' weight might lack substantial power for heavier hitters.
  • • The refined sound, while versatile, might not suit aggressively loud genres.

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Key Features

Size 15 in
Material B20 Bronze
Finish Traditional Finish
Sound Character Warm, Refined, Controlled, Slightly Dark
Top/Bottom Weight Medium/Medium
Weight Approximately 1500g (total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Brilliant series is brighter and more cutting; these offer a warmer, more complex tone with less sustain.
While versatile, their refined character might get lost in very aggressive, high-volume rock settings; consider a heavier, more explosive hi-hat instead.
You’ll get a focused, articulate stick sound with good definition, but not a super loud, booming attack – it's more about musicality than sheer volume.

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