Like the drummer who plays it, the Meinl Mb8 Heavy Hihat cymbal performs at its best when on stage doing its thing in front of a live audience. You’ll also like the way they sound and respond in the studio, too.

Based on the same sound characteristics of the medium hihat and ideal for live situations, this heavier weight hihat has enhanced loudness and power for greater presence and more projection. For you, that means being able to strike up a precise and sharp chick sound that cuts through loud volumes even during stretches of heavy playing.

The high caliber Mb8 cymbals are exceptionally well made in Germany from B8 bronze alloy with a brilliant finish. Each one is extensively hammered by a state-of-the-art computer controlled system to generate the precision sound and high energy plateaus. The cymbals play to the strength of the copper/tin alloy blend, capitalizing on the outstanding visual and sonic characteristics that are sure to appeal to even the most demanding of drummers.

Like the Mb8 Medium Hihat, the Heavy Hihat is able to speak with an exceptionally clear voice, producing outstanding stick definition for more articulate playing. Heavy Hihats are great for live rock and roll, but there’s a place for these cymbals in the rotations of jazz and pop drummers, too.