Meinl Cymbals B14VPH Byzance 14-Inch Vintage Pure Hi-Hat Cymbal Pair (VIDEO)

Crafted to mimic the sound of an aged cymbal, the Vintage voice within Byzance has unique features that simulate the aging process of a cymbal to couple relic sounds with modern appeal. The Vintage line was born from the Sand Ride, a flagship cymbal developed with Meinl Cymbals artist, Benny Greb. Byzance Vintage now includes a wide array of cymbals that have helped to define the Meinl sound. Sand models feature narrow blade lathing and a sandblasted finish, whereas Vintage Pure models are unlathed and raw. These cymbals are made in Turkey from cast B20 bronze and hand hammered into shape by skilled Turkish cymbal smiths.

• Hand hammered in Turkey from cast B20 Bronze — the Byzance Vintage Pure Hihats carefully toe the line of unfinished cymbals to give you a remarkable raw sound full of depth, darkness and definition
• Pure stick definition — the unfinished surface develops clear stick definition and the subdued, smokey wash stays out of the way to let the bead of your stick shine through — especially great for fast bebop, drum and bass, and fusion styles
• Bright attack with dark wash — Vintage Pure hihats are unique in their ability to deliver a crisp, high frequency stick attack when played closed with a contrasting dark and dry wash when played open
• Dynamic control — the raw surfaces and extensive hand hammering leave you with a cymbal that you can dig into with total control at all times without overpowering your kit or your band — great for supporting the mix rather than dominating
• Increase musicality — Byzance Vintage cymbals have become an immensely popular choice among top recording and touring artists — the ability these cymbals have to increase a sense of musicality makes them highly sought-after.Modern versatility rooted in tradition — hand hammered into shape in Turkey using cast B20 bronze, Meinl Byzance cymbals are deeply rooted in traditional cymbal crafting methods, yet their old-world background is dialed-in to 21st century needs.