Meinl Cymbals B16SAH - 16" Byzance Vintage Sand Hat
Product information "Meinl Cymbals B16SAH - 16" Byzance Vintage Sand Hat"
The sandblasted surface gives the cymbals in the Byzance Vintage series their unique, matt look and a soft playing feel. They offer a deep, dark and sometimes dry sound character without being too soft or aggressive. The pronounced attack and short sustain give the drummer optimum control at all times. This unique sound makes the Byzance Vintage cymbals very versatile.
The original idea for the Sand Hats dates back to 2010, when the 14" version developed with Benny Greb was presented to the public for the first time. Due to many requests for large hihats, the constantly changing musical trends and the associated sound requirements, a 2-inch larger version of the Sand Hats was developed with him again. "I have been using the prototype of the 16" Sand Hats in the studio for some time now, when a warmer, wider hihat sound was required, but I didn't want to do without the sound character of my 14" version. ", comments Benny Greb. "Now I'm happy to be able to share this great sound with you! "
- Alloy: B20 Bronze
- Country of Origin: Turkey
- Diameter: 16" (40,64 cm)
- Finish: Natural
- Includes: 1 Pair
- Product code: B16SAH
- Production: Hand chased
- Sound: dry with relatively short sustain
- Thickness: thin
- Signature Modell Sand Hat from Benny Greb
The company Meinl was founded in 1951 by Roland Meinl as a one-man operation producing cymbals in a cellar workshop. Now in its third generation and family-run, Roland Meinl Musikinstrumente has become one of the biggest names in the production of cymbals, percussion instruments and sound therapy instruments, with locations in Gutenstetten and Nashville, TN.
Meinl Cymbals are manufactured at two locations. One production site is at the company headquarters in Gutenstetten in Franconia. This site has been specialised in high-precision automated production and hammering and has been continuously modernised since the new build in 2003. The series produced exclusively in Germany include, among others, HCS, Classics Custom, Classics Custom Dark, Classics Custom Dual as well as Pure Alloy and Pure Alloy Custom.
With the introduction of the traditionally hand-hammered cymbals of the Byzance Series in 2000, Meinl entered a centuries-old tradition of cymbal manufacturing in the home of cymbal craftsmanship – Turkey. Since the construction of the Turkish production facility in Samsun in 2019, production has taken place in a highly modern manufactory. After manufacture there, the cymbals are finished in the German factory and each one is strictly inspected for look and sound.
The cymbal range comprises seven main series that, based on six different alloys, cover a particularly broad sonic spectrum. These include: Byzance, Pure Alloy, Classic Custom, HCS, Symphonic/Marching, Generarion X and Artist Concept Models.
The range is complemented by Drum Gear – accessories for the drum kit – from drum rugs through practice pads and stick bags to cymbal cleaners and drum keys. Meinl Cymbals' endorsers include some of the most successful and well-known drummers of our time, among them: Benny Greb, Robert "Sput" Searight, Matt Garstka, Anika Nilles, Mike Johnston, Jost Nickel, Chris Coleman, Luke Holland, Brann Dailor and Wolfgang Haffner.
To experience the complete Meinl Cymbals range with all your senses, we warmly recommend a visit to our Walldorf branch. On site we host the first Meinl Flagship Store in Europe, where you'll find the entire Meinl Cymbals portfolio and even some special models that you can of course play and try out.
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