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Hand hammered in Turkey from cast B20 Bronze — the Spectrum Hihats deliver a blend of dark tone and a dry attack — the tonal blend of dry and dark results in a sweet articulation
Rodney Holmes signature — these hihats were developed with the reowned drummer Rodney Holmes, who was looking for a solid, strong chick sound with tight stick response
Partially lathed surfaces — the lathing allows the cymbals to balance a dry attack and crisp definition enveloped by a dark tonal range — partially lathed spiral pattern on both sides of the cymbals
Explosive power with nuanced tone — Byzance Dark cymbals have a chameleon-like ability to weave into any style — power meets a carefully blended dark tonal range
A unique line in the Byzance family — the degree of darkness these cymbals provide, along with the smooth sustain, puts them in a unique sweet spot between Byzance Traditional and Extra Dry.Modern versatility rooted in tradition — Meinl Byzance cymbals are deeply rooted in traditional cymbal crafting methods, yet their old-world background is dialed-in to 21st century needs
Description When power is met with a carefully blended dark tonal range through extensive hand hammering, your cymbal playing can go virtually anywhere. Byzance Dark cymbals are hand hammered and completely unlathed, exposing the raw B20 bronze with an oven-blackened look. The crashes, splashes and chinas open up just enough, then get out of your way quickly while the hihats and rides provide clarity, cut and volume, along with a prominent dark tone. A special selection within Byzance Dark are the Spectrum hihats and rides that are partially lathed for more definition. These cymbals are made in Turkey from cast B20 bronze and are hand hammered into shape by skilled Turkish cymbal smiths.