Meinl 14" Byzance Traditional Medium Hihat

Meinl 14" Byzance Traditional Medium Hihat

Meinl 14" Byzance Traditional Medium Hihat - Meinl Byzance Traditional series, 14", hi-hats, medium. Built for consistent response and mix-friendly musicality, with series-appropriate decay and stick definition.

Product Overview

Made in Turkey from B20 bronze and hand-hammered into shape with narrow blade lathing and a traditional finish. The Traditional series is described by Meinl as the broadest voice within Byzance, with a wide variety of sizes and weights that blend into many musical settings.

Sound & Playing Feel

Expect a defined chick with clean stick articulation and controllable open-close dynamics. Series character: organic stick definition, musical wash, and naturally complex decay. Heavier profiles typically provide more headroom and a firmer stick feel at higher volumes.

Order online or visit West Coast Drum Shop in Bellevue, WA to hear and compare cymbals in person.

Applications & Use Cases

• Primary crashes, rides, or hats where a broad, musical voice is needed
• Live performance where cymbal bloom supports the band without harsh spikes
• Studio recording where natural complexity adds depth to overheads
• Cohesive set building across hats, crashes, and ride within Byzance Traditional
• Dynamic playing where touch sensitivity matters across the kit

Why Choose West Coast Drum Shop?

West Coast Drum Shop in Bellevue, WA offers knowledgeable staff, careful packing, and reliable nationwide shipping. We can help you compare cymbal weights and voicings, build matched setups, and choose the right Meinl models for your style and volume needs.

For complete technical details from the manufacturer, visit the official Meinl Byzance Traditional series page.

This specific size emphasizes how the series behaves at this diameter, with differences in pitch, spread, and decay becoming more apparent. Smaller diameters favor quicker response and tighter focus, while larger diameters add body, lower pitch, and wider bloom. Within the Meinl lineup, this model is commonly chosen to complement existing crashes or rides rather than replace them, helping players balance articulation and wash across a full setup.