Meinl 16" Byzance Extra Dry Medium Thin Hihat

Meinl 16" Byzance Extra Dry Medium Thin Hihat

Meinl 16" Byzance Extra Dry Medium Thin Hihat - Meinl Byzance Extra Dry series, 16", hi-hats, thin. Built for consistent response and mix-friendly musicality, with series-appropriate decay and stick definition.

Product Overview

Hand-hammered B20 cymbals made in Turkey with a raw appearance and highly refined voicing approach. Designed to be dry, fast, trashy, and low, with a controlled, short decay that keeps patterns articulate.

Sound & Playing Feel

Expect a defined chick with clean stick articulation and controllable open-close dynamics. Series character: dry articulation, quick response, reduced overtone build. Decay is intentionally controlled with reduced overtone build compared to more open, traditional cymbals. Thinner weights tend to open up quickly and respond easily at lower stroke heights.

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

Applications & Use Cases

• Studio tracking where fast decay keeps overheads clean and separated
• Articulate patterns that need definition without lingering wash
• Controlled stages where short sustain stays out of vocal microphones
• Modern textures that benefit from dry stick definition
• Accents that speak quickly and stay out of the way of the mix

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 Extra Dry 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.