Meinl Cymbals B14FH Byzance 14-Inch Brilliant Fast Hi Hat Cymbal Pair (VIDEO),metallicHand hammered in Turkey from B20 Bronze — combining two cymbal finishes (brilliant - dark) the Byzance Brilliant Fast Hihats are made for players who love playing blazing fast, intricate hat patterns where articulation must charge throughThomas Lang signature — Byzance Fast Hihats were developed with Thomas Lang, who was looking for a cutting, precise hihat sound with quick response time with the foot and sticksBrilliant top — Byzance Brilliant cymbals are fully lathed for a classic sound before the surface is buffed to a brilliant shine — this finish tones down high frequencies for a wash that sits underneath your mix when compared to traditional finishDark bottom — the bottom cymbal is completely unlathed to give you a heavier feel that is loaded with clarity, cut and a dose of intricate, dark tone — each cymbal is stamped with small holes to allow air to escape for a faster responseBlossoming tonality — roaring to life and finding a comfortable spot in your mix, Byzance Brilliant 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