Detail 01
Lightweight top cymbal
Contributes to the hi-hat’s dark stick response and limited wash.
Product detailSKU #1382969879203
MEINLByzance Extra-Dry Medium Hi-Hat Cymbals 16 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The 16-inch MEINL Byzance Extra-Dry Medium Hi-Hats pair a lightweight top with a contrasting bottom weight relationship. Their raw, hand-hammered bronze and completely unlathed, untreated surface produce a dark, dirty character with little wash. Deep hammer marks and more traditional hammering keep the response defined, with extremely short sustain and a fat chick sound. They suit studio work and the listed fusion, Latin, R&B, country, rock, jazz, and pop settings.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Studio sessions requiring dark stick definition, little wash, and extremely short sustain.
- Fusion, Latin, R&B, country, rock, jazz, and pop performances.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players looking for pronounced wash or extended hi-hat sustain.
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
Unlathed, untreated surface
Leaves the hand-hammered bronze surface raw rather than lathed or treated.
Detail 03
Extremely short sustain
Notes stop quickly after they are played.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What size are these hi-hats?
They are 16-inch hi-hat cymbals.
02Do these hi-hats have much wash?
No. They are described as having little wash, with no wash in the raw, earthy character described.
03Is there a warranty?
Yes, they carry a 2-year warranty.
