Meinl Cymbals Byzance Traditional 15" Polyphonic Hihats, Pair — Made in Turkey — Hand Hammered B20 Bronze, 2-Year Warranty (B15POH)

The Meinl 15” Polyphonic Hihats are expressive through their varying profile with thin edges and a thicker, unlathed bell. Their medium thin weight in the bow allows them to be very versatile and live up to their Polyphonic name. When closed, these hihats deliver tight grooves with just the right balance of attack and air underneath. When you need power, open them up to hear the unlathed bell add a dark roar to the wash. The bell also provides the foundation for a solid chick with your foot.

• Hand hammered in Turkey from cast B20 Bronze — the Meinl 15” Polyphonic Hihats are expressive through their varying profile with thin edges and a thicker, unlathed bell; they deliver tight grooves with just the right balance of attack and air underneath
• Fully lathed surfaces — Byzance Traditional cymbals are fully lathed to give them a classic sound and look; some of the deeper hand hammer craters are visible, but the surface has been lathed down to smooth perfection for an effortless touch
• Blossoming tonality — roaring to life and finding a comfortable spot in your mix, Byzance Traditional cymbals have a reactive touch that extends through any dynamic level you put them through
• Modern versatility rooted in tradition — hand hammered into shape in Turkey using cast B20 bronze, Meinl Byzance cymbals are deeply rooted in traditional cymbal crafting methods, yet their old-world background is dialed-in to 21st century needs