Meinl Byzance B13JTH Jazz Thin Hi-hats

General

Meinl's Byzance series of hand-crafted cymbals is aimed at professional drummers who know what they want, and the Byzance Jazz subset of cymbals is aimed specifically at jazz drummers. The B13JTH Jazz Thin Hi-hats are part of that line. They are a pair of 13-inch hi-hats with an unlathed bottom cymbal and a hand-hammered finish, and are given a solid core sound thanks to the B20 bronze alloy they're made of.

Meinl Byzance B13JTH: dynamic freedom

The jazz sound is a recognisable force in the world of drums. The familiar rounded, warm and mellow sound is featured on countless records and CDs. This pair of hi-hats blends right in with that well-loved jazzy feel. They have a pleasantly soft stick response and volume, while the pedal chick is smooth and not too cutting. As these hats are quite lightweight, they are very comfortable to play and offer an enormous dynamic range, allowing you to use the pedal for intricate nuances. That is exactly what you need in jazz music.