Detail 01
13-inch diameter
Smaller than the standard 14. Faster response, tighter stick sound, less wash and less volume.
Product detailSKU #1274115064239
MEINLByzance Dark Hi-Hats 13 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
13-inch dark-finish hi-hats from Meinl's Byzance line. For drummers who want a drier, lower-volume pair than standard bright hats.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players wanting a tighter, quicker chick than 14-inch hats
- Low-to-medium volume rooms, jazz, indie, singer-songwriter gigs
- Recording, where dark hats sit under vocals more easily
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Loud rock or metal drummers needing cut over stage volume
- Beginners — this is a serious price for a first pair
- Anyone who wants a bright, glassy, sizzly hi-hat sound
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Dark finish
Unlathed or darkened surfaces cut high frequencies, giving a drier, woodier stick attack instead of a bright ping.
Detail 03
Byzance line
Meinl's upper tier. Expect more variation piece to piece than budget lines, which is normal for this kind of cymbal.
Detail 04
Hi-hat pair
Top and bottom are sold and voiced together. Mixing one of these with an unrelated cymbal changes the chick entirely.
Detail 05
Under $600 for the pair
Mid-range for a pro line. The main cost driver is the finish and voicing, not size.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01A hi-hat stand is not included — you need one with a clutch
- 0213-inch hats can feel small if you're used to 14 or 15
- 03Dark hats lose presence in loud bands; audition at your real playing volume
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is 13 inch too small for a main hi-hat?
No. Plenty of drummers run 13s as their only hats. You trade volume and wash for speed and a tighter chick.
02How dark is dark?
Dry and woody rather than bright and glassy. Stick definition stays clear, but the high shimmer is pulled back.
03Will these fit my existing hi-hat stand?
Yes. Hi-hat stands are not size-specific — a 13-inch pair mounts on any standard stand and clutch.
04Do I get both cymbals?
Yes, hi-hats are sold as a matched top and bottom pair at this price.
