Their tone is dark and so is their oven-blackened look, delivering well-defined stick definition with an earthy growl. Meinl Byzance Dark cymbals have untreated surfaces and extensive hammering to produce shadowy and intense sounds. Byzance 15" Dark hi hats deliver a quick and cutting "chick" when closed with an ultra-dark and sizzling wash when played open. Its unique sonic qualities are ideal for music where dark tone and articulation are at the top of the 'must have' list. Hand hammered from B20 bronze alloy by artisans in Turkey.