Pre-Owned Meinl 14" Byzance Thin Hi Hats

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Pre-Owned Meinl 14" Byzance Thin Hi Hats

A great pair of hi-hats can completely change the feel of a kit, and these Pre-Owned Meinl 14" Byzance Traditional Thin Hi-Hats bring something seriously special to the setup. Hand-hammered in Turkey from B20 bronze, they're wonderfully responsive under the stick, with the warmth, complexity and organic character that has made the Byzance range such a favourite among working drummers.

The Thin weight gives these hats a particularly expressive feel. Closed, they're crisp and articulate with plenty of definition for detailed grooves; start opening them up and they develop a broader, warmer wash with loads of musical texture. They're responsive enough for delicate playing but certainly aren't restricted to quieter styles – these are versatile hats that can find a home in jazz, funk, indie, pop, rock, R&B and the studio.

Being part of the Byzance Traditional series, they're individually hand-hammered and finished with narrow-blade lathing. That hand-worked construction is a big part of the appeal: Byzance cymbals have a natural complexity and individuality that makes them feel less clinical and more like an instrument in their own right.

And, of course, this pair is pre-owned, making it a cracking opportunity to get into a premium set of professional B20 hi-hats for less than you'd expect to pay new. At Musicmaker, we're always delighted when cymbals like these come through the door – good bronze doesn't suddenly forget how to sound good because somebody played it before you.