Meinl 16" Byzance Extra Dry Hi-Hat
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Meinl
16" Byzance Extra Dry Hi-Hat
Product Info
Article Number:
327645
Brand:
Meinl
Model:
16" Byzance Extra Dry Hi-Hat
Category:
16-18" Hi-Hat Cymbals
Price:
$757.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
These 16' Byzance Extra Dry hi-hats are a fantastic choice if you're after a really unique, dark, and controlled sound. Perfect for funk, R&B, or any situation where you want a hi-hat that cuts through without being overly splashy – think session work or a more nuanced groove.
Product Description
- Meinl 16" Byzance Extra Dry Hi-Hat
- Hi-Hat Cymbals
- Size: 16"
- B16EDMTH
- Natural finish
- Material: B20 bronze
- Hand hammered
- Extremely dry
- dark sound with a trashy character and a short sustain
- Well controllable sound with many bass parts
- Is particularly suitable for rock
- funk
- R & B
- jazz and for use in the studio
PROS
- • Dry, trashy character delivers unique rhythmic textures.
- • B20 bronze construction offers excellent tonal complexity.
- • Hand-hammering creates nuanced stick response and feel.
- • Well-suited for controlled dynamics in studio and live settings.
CONS
- • Price places them in the premium-priced category for many drummers.
- • Limited versatility; not ideal for brighter, more open hi-hat sounds.
- • Short sustain may not suit all playing styles or genres.
Product Video
Key Features
Size
16 in
Material
B20 bronze
Finish
Natural
Sound Character
Extremely dry, dark, trashy
Top/Bottom Weight
Top: Medium Thin, Bottom: Medium
Weight
Total: Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Traditional series are brighter and more versatile; these Extra Dry models prioritize a significantly drier, darker tone and shorter sustain.
While usable for rock, their dry character requires careful footwork and stick technique to avoid sounding muffled; they excel in more rhythmically focused rock subgenres.
A nylon tip stick or a lighter wood tip will help preserve the hi-hat's nuanced response and avoid overpowering the dry sound.
