Byzance Jazz Thin Hihats were developed by the drumming experts at Meinl to embrace and enhance the natural vintage sound and beat traditional jazz music requires. But just because jazz is in the name doesn’t mean these cymbals are locked in exclusively for jazz applications. They adapt well to other musical varieties such as acoustical, big band, blues, R&B, soul and soft pop, whether you’re performing live sets or laying down tracks in the studio.

Neither too loud and overpowering or too bright, the complex blend of sounds these hihats create resonates with an overall darkness, a nice, warm vibe. The highly durable B20 bronze alloy cymbals are handmade in Turkey and feature a low volume stick response and a smooth and balanced chick to help give drummers the rhythmic style and steady pace that complements their preferred brand of play. And because the cymbals are extremely lightweight and sensitive, clashing the two of them together with a foot pedal is super easy and done swiftly with minimal effort.

With over 50 years of cymbal-making experience, the craftsmen at Meinl know a thing or two about what goes into the crafting of a great-sounding cymbal. Byzance Jazz Thin Hihats have a regular, non-coated finish accented with extensive hand-hammered details that help create a warm musical mix in many different situations.