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Description
Elevate your drumming experience with the Meinl 13" Byzance Brilliant Fast Hats. Designed for drummers who demand both precision and speed, these hi-hats shine with their exceptional sound quality and responsiveness. Crafted using traditional Turkish techniques and the renowned B20 alloy, these cymbals offer a blend of crisp, articulate highs and a rich, full-bodied "chick" sound, making them perfect for various music genres. Whether you're laying down a groove in the studio or cutting through the mix on stage, these hi-hats will not disappoint.
Key Features:
- Traditional Turkish Hammering Techniques: Ensures a unique sound character.
- B20 Alloy Construction: Provides a rich, sonic palette with 80% copper, 20% tin composition.
- Holes on both top and bottom hats for quick release and snappy response.
- Brilliant finish for a visually stunning appearance and enhanced sound quality.
- Ideal for diverse musical settings, from studio recordings to live performances.
- Associated with top artists like Brann Dailor and Tommy Clufetos, ensuring professional-grade quality.
Product specs
| Brand | Meinl |
| Model | 13" Byzance Brilliant Fast Hi-Hat (Pair) |
| Finish | Brilliant |
| Year | 2004 - 2025 |
| Categories | Hi-Hats |
| Diameter | 13" |
FAQs
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What type of sound can I expect from the Meinl 13" Byzance Brilliant Fast Hats?
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The Meinl 13" Byzance Brilliant Fast Hats offer a bright, fast, and crisp sound with a quick response, making them ideal for genres requiring articulate and defined hi-hat sounds.
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Are the Meinl Byzance Brilliant Fast Hi-Hats suitable for all music styles?
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These hi-hats are particularly well-suited for pop, rock, and fusion due to their brilliant finish and fast response, but they can also adapt to other styles that benefit from a bright and cutting cymbal tone.
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What material are the Meinl 13" Byzance Brilliant Fast Hats made from?
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The Meinl 13" Byzance Brilliant Fast Hats are crafted from B20 bronze alloy, known for its dynamic range and musicality.
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How does the size of these hi-hats affect their sound?
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The 13-inch diameter of the Meinl Byzance Brilliant Fast Hi-Hats contributes to their fast attack and crisp articulation, offering a tighter, more controlled sound compared to larger hi-hats.
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What is the finish on the Meinl 13" Byzance Brilliant Fast Hats, and how does it impact their performance?
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These hi-hats feature a brilliant finish, which enhances their bright tonal characteristics and provides a visually striking appearance on stage.
Videos
MEINL Cymbals - Official Product Videos
Meinl Cymbals B13FH Byzance 13" Brilliant Fast Hihat
Meinl Cymbals B13FH Byzance 13" Brilliant Fast Hihat
MEINL Cymbals - Official Product Videos
Meinl 13" Byzance Brilliant Fast Hi Hat Cymbals - Played by Matt Garstka (B13FH-1090314C)
Memphis Drum Shop
Meinl 13" Byzance Brilliant Fast Hi-Hats - 1064/1280g (B13FH-1041615A)
Memphis Drum Shop
Meinl 13" Byzance Brilliant Fast Hi Hat Cymbals - 1026/1320g (B13FH-1062016G)
Memphis Drum Shop
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We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Meinl 13" Byzance Brilliant Fast Hats.
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Meinl Byzance Brilliant Fast Hats are noted for a big, heavy sound, commonly seen in jazz and hardcore settings, providing a distinct alternative to Zildjian's offerings.
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Meinl 13" Byzance Brilliant Fast Hats have been noted for their potential suitability in dance music, offering a unique sound when compared to Zildjian's 14" K Custom Sessions and K EFX.
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Features and functionality
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The Meinl Byzance line is appreciated for its versatility, catering to both darker and brighter sound preferences, ideal for musicians playing across different genres.
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User experience
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Owners express satisfaction with Meinl cymbals, highlighting their ability to blend seamlessly into diverse musical styles, from metal to 90's rock cover bands.
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Users have highlighted that while they haven't recorded with the 16" Istanbul Agop Signatures yet, they anticipate high performance, suggesting Meinl Byzance as a noteworthy option for studio recording too.
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Value and pricing
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Meinl Byzance hats are often compared with higher-priced options, but some users suggest their performance justifies the investment given their adaptability and sound quality.
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In this Instagram post, Matt Halpern highlights his setup, featuring the Meinl 13" Byzance Brilliant Fast Hats, as part of a bronze kit he sampled for GetGood Drums.
In his vlog titled "My new Meinl Cymbals setup," Samus Paulicelli showcases his use of the Meinl 13" Byzance Brilliant Fast Hats.
To anyone that doesn't know - Ordinance is a studio side-project that I've been working in since I was a teenager, alongside some of my best friends from Maryland. We self-released our debut album 'Internal Monologues' back in 2011, and started working on a follow-up shortly thereafter. Life has taken many different turns for all of us since then, but we decided a long time ago to keep this project alive as a studio effort, just for fun.
This drum play-through acts as the debut for "Of The Fatherland" taken from our upcoming album 'The Ides Of March', available worldwide 2/26/16. Being that this is a drum video, I chose to keep the audio here instrumental. The album version does indeed have vocals!
To pre-order 'The Ides Of March', click here -
http://ordinanceofficial.bandcamp.com
Mixing for this video was done by Adam 'Nolly' Getgood. As always, it's super hella mad sick. I am particularly fond of what he was able to do with the snare in this mix - gotta love that Bell Brass! Drums are all natural, minus the kick which is a blend of trigger/mic (Beta91).
This is also the first video I've done using my Tama Silverstar. Specs are as followed...
Tama Silverstar in Transparent Red Burst -
8x7 Rack Tom 10x8 Rack Tom 14x12 Floor Tom 16x14 Floor Tom 20x18 Kick Drum
14x6.5 Tama Re-Issue Bell Brass Snare
Meinl Cymbal Setup (from left to right if sitting behind the kit) -
18" Byzance Traditional Medium Crash 13" Byzance Brilliant Fast Hats 10" MB20 Rock Splash 10" Byzance Traditional Splash 20" MB20 Heavy Bell Ride 19" Byzance Brilliant Medium/Thin Crash 18" Byzance Brilliant China
Drumhead Selection as followed -
Toms - Remo Coated Emperors Top, Clear Ambassadors Bottom Snare - Remo Coated X14 Top, Hazy Ambassador Bottom Kick - Clear Powerstroke 3 Batter, Coated/White PS3 Tama Logo-Head Reso. (with 5" Port)
For more information & updates on Ordinance, please follow us online -
https://www.facebook.com/OrdinanceOff... https://www.instagram.com/ordinancemusic https://twitter.com/ordinancemusic
Ordinance is...
Mike Semesky Greg Macklin Gunter Ostendorp Alex Rudinger
I proudly endorse Tama Drums, Meinl Cymbals, Vic Firth Drumsticks, Remo Drumheads, 1964 In-Ears, Gator Cases, 2Box Electronics, & Vratim Drumshoes.
Album Usage
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