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The Zildjian L80 Low Volume LV468 Box Set places the sound and feel of a full-volume cymbal set with drastically reduced decibels in one pack within easy reach. Crafted with a custom-made alloy and unique perforated pattern throughout the whole cymbal, this set serves up a pair of 14" hats plus 16" and 18" crashes for a full setup at an attainable price. Ideal for playing that cuts back on volume while retaining an authentic drumming experience, this set is great to have around basement or garage practice spaces.

Big, bright and immensely responsive thanks to the close lathing and ultra-polished brilliant finish, the Zildjian 18" A Custom Crash offers a bold presence in any drummer's setup. Medium-thin in weight and built for a soft stick feel, this cymbal works best in higher-decibel environments where big sounds are needed to cut through the mix.

Constructed with a versatile medium-thin weight, low fundamental pitch and randomized machine hammering to impart even more complexity to its character, the Zildjian 20" K Custom Dark Ride is a flagship model of the series. Moody yet articulate, this cymbal's ability to create atmosphere through either sedate stick articulation or the ever-present dark, swishy wash make it a double-duty workhorse for riding or crashing. Favored by studio vets and jazz drummers alike, the Dark Ride is also an ideal candidate when playing post-rock, doom, or shoegaze.

Built with a medium weight on both cymbals, a small bell and randomized machine-hammered technique to emulate the umbrous character of Turkish cymbals, the Zildjian 14" K Custom Dark Hi-Hat is a multi-faceted pair of cymbals. Defined in its "chick" with a rumbling open sound, this set marries the darkness of the Ks with a brighter, cutting character found in modern cymbals.

With a medium weight top cymbal and heavy bottom one for a pronounced articulation and reconceived lathing/hammering duo, the Zildjian 14" A New Beat Hi-Hats have been a gold standard in the world of hats since their introduction in the '80s. Built to bring needed presence in response to louder genres of the time, these have persisted as a favorite pairing across genres on stage and in studio.

Sporting a medium weight, additional machine hammering for added complexity, and the highly coveted B20 bronze alloy, the Zildjian 18" K Custom Dark Crash is a mainstay of one of the drumming world's favorite cymbal lines. Capable of providing full, moody washes with light sticking and an aggressive attack with a big hit, the size and weight of this cymbal also afford the opportunity for tight backup ride patterns. A go-to choice for session pros and fusion mavericks, the Dark Crash is a universally-loved piece perfectly at home whether you're playing reggae, shoegaze, or jazz.

The Dream Cymbals Vintage Bliss Series 22" Crash/Ride stands as one of the company's most versatile cymbals in its roster through a combination of big presence and nuanced articulation. Crafted with a medium-thin weight through the bow and a reduced-size bell, this model's dark, atmospheric character provides subtle sticking and a smoky bell sound. When crashed on, expect a big, papery attack with an almost china-like edge that adds character to any set up.

The Zildjian A 18" Medium Thin Crash brings a balanced, rich attack and wash suitable for any genre through its medium-wide lathing, even bow, and buttery stick response. This cymbal's responsive nature and versatility make it an ideal choice for pop, fusion, jazz, metal, and anywhere a crash staple is needed.

Making a triumvirate of elements like a versatile crash size that provides just the right amount of aggression and attack with a nice decay, tight concentric lathing for a consistent even response, and a focused bell for a frequency sweet spot, the Zildjian 16" A Custom Crash is one of the most versatile cymbals on the market. Whether you're looking for your next cast bronze staple in a studio drum setup, add an extra splash of color to your fusion band, or want an oversized splash for your thrash metal band, this cymbal is up your alley.

Crafted with a light weight through the bow, complex over-hammered surface, and highly responsive character that can easily complement or cut through a mix, the Zildjian 18" K Thin Dark Crash is a jack of all trades for a cymbal arsenal. Capable of delivering atmospheric, explosives crashes with a slightly elongated decay, this cymbal's size and character also make it a great understudy as a left-side ride or accent piece. Whether you're headed to the jazz club for an evening session or interested in adding more flavor to your fusion, pop, or rock setup, the Thin Dark Crash delivers on every front.

Zildjian's 14" A Custom Hi-Hats provide a reliable and consistently brilliant sound. Their bright character will cut through the mix in any setting and respond with a lively stick feel. Found everywhere from country to pop to punk, these hats shine in just about any application.

With wide traditional lathing and the nuanced of a completely hammered bow, the Zildjian 14" K Constantinople Hi-Hats stand as one of the flagship examples of how warm a cymbal can. Crafted by a select team of master cymbal smiths trained in the old-world Turkish production techniques, each cymbal on this series features its individual weight written in grams under the bow for no two pairings that are exactly alike. Loved by jazz musicians for decades, the Constantinople hat's sedate, organic character finds equal footing in blues, country, or pop.

The Sabian HHX 18" Evolution O-Zone Crash uses an army of 2" holes around the cymbal to create a brash tone with tons of bite. Developed with Dave Weckl, the Evolution O-Zone Crash sports a dark sound with a fairly quick decay not unlike a China or similar effect cymbal.

The Zildjian A Custom A2057911 Box Set is an all-in-one package curated with the most popular models of one of the world's most popular cymbal series. Bright, bold, and ultimately musical, this pack brings together a pair of 14" medium hi-hats, a set of 16" and 18" medium-thin crashes, and a 20" ride, these cymbals are handpicked to get you up and running from the practice space to the stage. Ideal for A Custom enthusiasts or players looking to make a complete switch from darker to brighter cymbals.

Thin in weight and bow design and built with a randomized machine-hammering process to produce a dark, atmospheric character, the Zildjian 16" K Custom Dark Crash is smaller in size, but incredibly rich in its response. Producing a low-pitched dark response with a short decay, this cymbal can easily work as a left-side ride in jazz or add a new facet of crash to a garage setup.

The Meinl 14" Byzance Dark Hi-Hat brings a sound reminiscent of cymbals jazz drummers would bury in the earth to produce a drier, "earthier" tone through a combination of a heavily hammered bow and raw abraded finish. Moody and distinctive, this pairing produces a pronounced articulation accompanied by a medium sustain which sits in the lower end of the frequency spectrum.

Crafted with a sandblasted surface for a more sedate, older tone, narrow blade lathing with a variety of hammering techniques for a complex response, and B20 alloy for a balanced, versatile character, the Meinl 14" Byzance Vintage Sand Hi-Hat offers antique tone in a modern package. Ideal for jazz, these more nuanced models retain clarity and crisp response in low volume environments.

The Zildjian 17" A Custom Crash brings together the best bits of smaller and larger crashes with an odd sizing, medium-thin weight through the bow for explosive response, and a tighter, smaller bell for the utmost in frequency focus. Designed to hone in your tone and stand present in any mix regardless of what the stringed instruments throw your way, this cymbal is a bright that hits with an aggressive edge and just the right amount of decay to make your playing heard.

Founded in 2005 and operating out of Canada, Dream Cymbals crafts hand-made drum set and orchestral cymbals. Though based in Canada, Dream manufactures all of their products in a family-owned gong factory in the Wuhan region of China. Opting for traditional Chinese cymbal-making methods as opposed to the popular Turkish means, each Dream cymbal is unique, even two of the exact same model and size.

The Bliss series is made in a traditional micro-lathing process with a smaller bell, broad bow design and light weight. The result is an atmospheric character with a brighter tonality than other Dream lines and organic stick feel.

Light in weight, the Small Bell Flat Ride features almost no wash and a marked ping.
 
Years of production: 2010-present

Composition: B20 Alloy (80% copper, 20% tin, traces of silver)

Zildjian's K Series of cymbals are some of the most popular on the market for musicians in all genres. Now, drummers can snag a complete set in the form of a K Sweet Box Set cymbal pack, promising the same responsiveness you get with the individual K Series. The cymbal pack features over-sized 15" hi-hats with a thin top and extra heavy bottom, extra-thin and super fast 17" and 19" crashes, and a crashable medium-weight 21" ride providing great stick definition and a clear bell tone.

The Zildjian 19" K Dark Thin Crash combines the smoky ping of a larger, thinner ride with the sharp attack of a smaller crash, the Zildjian 19" K Dark Thin Crash brings a versatile presence to any drum set. Built with a medium-sized bell for a more pronounced but still even volume and overtones and thin weight through the bow, this cymbal's ability to crash as well as ride makes it a double-duty workhorse.

One of the most iconic instruments ever produced, the Zildjian A series has been an industry standard for nearly a century. Known for its balanced tonal character and full sound, the A (Avedis) cymbals can be found on drumsets throughout the world. The A Customs, introduced in 1990, feature a bright pitch, more immediate attack, and shimmering crashes and pings well-pronounced in any mix.

This price reflects the pair of hi-hats.

Years of production: 1990-present

Composition: 80% copper, 20% tin, traces of silver

Associated artists: Ginger Baker, Vinnie Colaiuta, Travis Barker

Piercing and cutting yet musical, the A Custom 10" Splash makes excellent use of Zildjian's proprietary alloy and brilliant finish to speak loudly and get out of the way quickly. Equally at home in metal, rock, fusion and pop situations, it is a great first step into the world of effects cymbals and complements just about any existing cymbal setup.

Founded in 1951 and based in Germany, Meinl Percussion is one of the two leaders in European cymbal and percussion manufacture alongside Paiste. The Byzance series features traditional Turkish hammering techniques with a basis of B20 alloy for a traditional, atmospheric cymbal sound.

The 15" Dual Hi-Hat features lathed and un-lathed surfaces for a wide spectrum of articulation.

This price reflects the pair of hi-hats.

Years of production: ca. 1990-present

Composition: B20 Alloy (80% copper, 20% tin, traces of silver)

Bringing together features like a medium-thin weight through the bow with an ultra-thin edge for the utmost in crashability with a slightly trashy edge, an enlarged brilliant finish bell for improved volume and projection, and a traditionally-lathed outer bow with a brilliantly-lathed inner bow and bow for one of the most complex cymbals on the market, the Zildjian 21" K Custom Hybrid Ride is a revelation in cymbal-smithing. Developed in tandem with legendary drummer Akira Jimbo, these cymbals are found on kits ranging from Joey Castillo to Travis Barker and are championed for their complexity and tone.

The Zildjian 15" A New Beat Hi-Hats makes a triumvirate out of the bright tonality of inherent in the A family, an enlarged cymbal size for a larger presence, and a medium weight in the top cymbal and a heavy weight in the bottom for a heartily-defined "chick" sound. Conceived in the 1980s as a means to craft a cymbal which could compete with the bright, louder genres emerging at the time, this hi-hat pairing is full-bodied and robust. Perfect for players who want every articulation in their playing heard.

Bringing together elements like a medium-thin top cymbal and medium weight bottom for a controlled yet smoky response, hand-emulated machine hammering for a traditional handmade feel, and a dark tonality that's set the gold standard for what descendants of Turkish cymbals should sound like, the Zildjian 14" K Hi-Hats are a monolith in the world of the hat. Found everywhere from studio legend setups to experimental thrash noise bands, the ubiquity of these cymbals is undeniable, and for good reason: they sound amazing.

The Zildjian 21" K Custom Special Dry Ride is fashioned with an ultra-dry raw finish for the utmost in articulation and almost nil in overtones along with a dry, complex character imparted by the wide, vintage lathing and smaller bell. Designed to emulate the cymbals jazz drummers would bury to alter the chemical makeup and make the overall tone drier, these rides are a solid option for any musician looking to eradicate wash and overtone from the sound.

Sporting features like a medium-thin top cymbal and medium weight bottom cymbal for a solid chick and full response along with traditional hammering and lathing to capture that iconic Turkish sound, the Zildjian 15" K Light Hi-Hats are built to offer big, warm presence. Washier than a standard pair of hats due to the 15" size and reduced weight in the top and bottom cymbals, this model is favored by jazz players for its ability to complement an atmosphere, but is also loved by rock guys like Ronnie Vanucci for its organic warmth.

Buffed to a brilliant polish, medium in weight and high-focused in tonality, the Zildjian 20" A Custom Medium Ride is a crisp cymbal built for modern playing. Whether you need to cut the mix with its enlarged bell or keep a tight sticking pattern well-articulated, this cymbal ensures every accent is delivered with gusto.

Ready to start on your path to dominating the drum set? The Sabian 20" B8 Ride is a staple component for those starting out and well-rounded cymbal that will go the distance. Crafted from the company's B8 alloy which features a higher degree of copper for a more accented higher-end, this ride features a medium weight and even-sized bell for defined sticking and marked bell accents. Affordable and durable, the B8 Ride is tailor-made to introduce newcomers to the wide world of cymbal sounds.

Crafted with a highly-applicable medium-thin weight through the bow for a solid ride definition with a drier, warm crash waiting underneath, a medium-sized bell for a balanced degree of volume and overtones, and a natural finish for a sedate yet pronounced response, the Zildjian 20" K Crash Ride is a jack of all trades in the realm of cymbals. A favorite in the series for its easy ability to pull double-duty, this model's size make it an ideal candidate as a dedicated crash with the option as an auxiliary ride.

Evenly hammered, medium-thin in weight and highly effective in both stick response and as a crash, the Zildjian 20" K Ride is one of the most versatile cymbals in Zildjian's roster. One of the quintessential examples of the dark, tonally rich character which defines the K series, this ride can go from jazz to post-rock to fusion without breaking a sweat.

The Zildjian 22" K Constantinople Medium Thin Low Ride brings the best of old-world sensibilities with more modern production techniques through features like uniquely over-hammered wide lathing for an expressive, open sound, a smaller bell for a smoother taper in the response, and a lower fundamental pitch for gelling with any mix. Hand-hammered by Zildjian's most experienced cymbal smiths with hand tools to bring out a true vintage character, these smoky discs impart an atmosphere and character unlike anything else available in the world of cymbals.

Bringing together the famed brilliant finish and over-hammered bow on the interior of the cymbals and the traditional finish with traditional lathing on the outer bow, the Zildjian 14" K Custom Hybrid Hi-Hats are built for creating a signature sound. Translating Akira Jimbo's inventive design into a hi-hat format, the versatility found here allows for sounds from a bright, tight studio "chick" to a big, open wash within the space of playing a couple further down or up on the surface of the top hat. These hats also benefit from a volume boost thanks to the additional 1/4" on the traditional 14" layout.

Crafted with a raw over-hammered bell, medium weight, and sandblasted top paired with a partially un-lathed bottom, the Meinl 20" Byzance Vintage Sand Ride summons antique tones in a modern package. Infinitely playable, the narrow blade lathing combined with the broken-in feel of the finish equate to a dry character with minimal overtones and sustain that sit nicely in any mix. This 20" model cuts a desirable balance between the wash found in larger cymbals and the articulation found in smaller ones.

Built with a large but gradually sloping bell for a tapered sustain, a flat profile through a thin bow for the utmost in moody, atmospheric attack, and and overhammered profile for explosive attack that's front and center in any mix, the Zildjian 20" Oriental Crash Of Doom is a monstrous hybrid of china and crash in one. Developed in tandem with Dennis Chambers and based on a cymbal he found while touring in China, this model is favorited for its dark tonality and unmistakable character which lends completely new facets to any set up.

Operating in its current incarnation since 2004 after creating a headquarters in the United States, Istanbul Agop is one of the cymbal industry's leaders in crafting traditional Turkish cymbals. The company was founded by and named after Agop Tomurcuk, who spent decades in Turkey's sole cymbal foundry learning the craft before creating his own company.

Introduced as Istanbul's first beginner cymbal series, the Xist line features B20 alloy and is constructed with pre-poured moulds hammer-finished by hand.

The Crash features a bright profile and immediate attack present in loud mixes.

Years of production: 2009-present

Tonal profile: modern, projecting, cutting

Notable features: black logo stamping

The Sabian 14" HHX Evolution Hi-Hat Cymbals bring together the Tone Focus technology of the HHX series and specific appointments from Dave Weckl himself for an immensely musical pairing. Thinner in weight than other models (medium-light top, medium bottom) for a more open response with a slightly trashy edge, these hi-hats allow you to nail down antique tone and modern feel in one package.

Featuring a medium top and medium-heavy bottom, balanced B20 alloy and solid stick response with that perfect "chik," the Sabian 14" AAX Stage Hi-Hats are the most versatile hats in the AAX lineup. Capable offering the volume and response needed in doom or garage but also articulate enough to work well in indie or folk, these cymbals are ideal for the drummer involved in many genres.

The Zildjian A Custom 8" Splash stands firmly as a cornerstone effect in the world of cymbals with features like tight, concentric A-style lathing, a smaller bell for a more focused attack, and a paper-thin weight for sudden attack that goes as quick as it came. Part of one of the most celebrated and used cymbal series ever in production, this particular model is great for studio applications to nail those bright explosions of color while also translating well to stage use for funk, fusion, or even metal.

Light in weight across the bow, deeply hammered in profile and built with a smaller bell for a larger wash, the Zildjian 24" K Light Ride is enormous in both character and complexity. Capable of providing a nuanced, crisp sticking while also sporting on the biggest, darkest crashes in Zildjian's roster, this ride brings big, Bonzo-like boom to any setup but also works excellently in lower-decibel settings such as jazz.

Operating in its current incarnation since 2004 after creating a headquarters in the United States, Istanbul Agop is one of the cymbal industry's leaders in crafting traditional Turksih cymbals. The company was founded by and named after Agop Tomurcuk, who spent decades in Turkey's sole cymbal foundry learning the craft before creating his own company.

Years of production: 2008-present

Tonal profile: full, open

Notable features: light bow, minute hammering

Associated artists: Scott McPherson (M. Ward), Bob Meyer, Christopher Bear (Grizzly Bear)

Operating in its current incarnation since 2004 after creating a headquarters in the United States, Istanbul Agop is one of the cymbal industry's leaders in crafting traditional Turksih cymbals. The company was founded by and named after Agop Tomurcuk, who spent decades in Turkey's sole cymbal foundry learning the craft before creating his own company.

Conceived to celebrate the anniversary of the original Istanbul company Zilclier (Turkish for "cymbal maker"), the 30th Anniversary series was introduced in 2010. These cymbals are produced in accordance with traditional Turkish cymbal smithing and feature a completely handmade bell, each hammered by one cymbal smith.

Designed to respond with tight sticking complemented by a low frequency "roar" of a wash, the 30th Anniversary Ride is the heaviest cymbal in the series.

Years of production: 2010-present

Tonal profile: dark, dry, articulate, quiet

Notable features: no inked logo, three vertical stamps in accordance with antiquated aesthetic

Associated artists: Jim White (Dirty Three), Josh Block (White Denim), Christopher Bear (Grizzly Bear)

Buttery, full attack and a short, hissing decay make the Zildjian 19" A Custom Crash Cymbal the ultimate big studio crash for any modern style of music- but it is particularly at home in metal, pop-punk, pop and fusion styles. Developed in collaboration with studio legend and former Frank Zappa sideman Vinnie Colaiuta, the A Custom crashes have become an industry standard since their introduction in 1990.

Dark, washy, and full-bodied, the Zildjian 15" K Series Sweet Hi-Hat showcase the hand-hammered sound that distinguishes Turkish cymbal-smithing in a unique combination. A thin top recalls that atmospheric shimmer players know and love from the K line, while an extra-heavy bottom cymbal gives you a solid "chick" and more volume.

The Zildjian 18" A Custom Fast Crash benefits from features like tight hammering and lathing through the bow for specifically attenuated frequencies in the character and an ultra-thin weight for an explosive attack with an almost instantaneous decay. Built for applications where slicing through turned-up guitars is tantamount, this model naturally works well in strains of metal but is also favored by studio, pop, and fusion artists for its bright sound.

Explosive, dynamic and versatile, the Zildjian A 16" Medium Thin Crash's slightly bright profile and balanced size/weight make it applicable in nearly any genre. Immediately present with a soft stick feel thanks to the legendary Avedis alloy, this cymbal can go from dingy garage rock to a studio recording session with ease.

Crafted with features like a small, focused bell, flanged lip for an even trashier character in its crash, and a more gradual profile through the bow to better straddle the line between crash and china, the Zildjian 18" Oriental China Trash is an impressive addition to any set up. Finished in a brilliant polish that complements the mellow character with some brighter overtones, this effect adds a striking component both sonically and aesthetically which works well in genres like pop, fusion, or funk.

Bringing together elements like a smaller bell for a drier character, thin weight through the bow for atmospheric wash with just the right amount of ping, and the dark vintage playability loved by drummers from all genres, the Zildjian 22" K Light Ride is a paragon in the world of cymbal-making. Used by players from Joey Castillo of Queens of the Stone Age to Ronnie Vanucci of The Killers, this cymbal's crashability combined with an airy articulation make it one of the most popular rides in the K line.

With a defined bell, raw lathing on the top and bottom of the cymbal, and a combination of large and small hammer marks in overlapping patterns, the Meinl 21" Byzance Transition Ride straddles the line between ride and crash with ease. Built with the company's versatile B20 alloy, the gradual bow shape combined with the unique lathing allows for dry stick response in one hit, and with the next a big, washy crash that remains in the control. Able to take command in a primary ride position or function equally well as a right-side crash, the transitions have never been easier.

Designed for prolific fusion drummer Jojo Mayer, the Sabian AAX 22" OMNI is a revolutionary design that blurs the line between a ride and a crash. The bell to the middle of the AAX OMNI is made up of an over-hammered, medium weight B20 bronze while the edge of the cymbal is paper thin -- so depending on where and how the OMNI is played you can have bright, pinging ride sounds to explosive crashes that get right out of the way.

The Sabian 18" HHX Evolution Crash Cymbal builds on the acclaim of one of the company's most popular series with an even more dynamic response and complex presence. Warm and atmospheric, this model employs a thin weight, tightly lathed bow, and focused bell, resulting in an undulating wash and smoky articulation that retains its character even when played at high volumes thanks to the HHX Tone Focus design. Created alongside legendary drummer Dave Weckl, this cymbal is a jack of all trades ready for any genre.

Founded in 2005 and operating out of Canada, Dream Cymbals crafts hand-made drum set and orchestral cymbals. Though based in Canada, Dream manufactures all of their products in a family-owned gong factory in the Wuhan region of China. Opting for traditional Chinese cymbal-making methods as opposed to the popular Turkish means, each Dream cymbal is unique, even two of the exact same model and size.

The Bliss series is made in a traditional micro-lathing process with a smaller bell, broad bow design and light weight. The result is an atmospheric character with a brighter tonality than other Dream lines and organic stick feel.

Open and responsive, the Bliss Crash's attack is immediately felt with a slightly trashy accent.

Years of production: 2010-present

Composition: B20 Alloy (80% copper, 20% tin, traces of silver)

Fashioned with a brilliant finish for glassier overtones and attack, a light weight and thin bow, and a distinct hammering and lathing process which summons up a pronounced punch with a quick decay, the Zildjian 18" K Custom Fast Crash is an all-purpose cymbal that brings character to any set up. Darker in character thanks to the K Custom design, this is nevertheless one of the "brighter" cymbals in the series and offers an excellent contrast to other crashes ideal in genres like pop, country, or worship music.

the Zildjian 22" K Custom Dark Ride brings together features like a machine-randomized hammering pattern intended to emulate vintage Turkish production modes, a mid-size bell for even response and volume projection, and a moody yet dry tonality that provides a complex stick character with the option for a china-like wash and attack. Medium-thin in weight, transferring from a ride to crash is as easy as laying in a little harder to the Dark Ride which opens up layers of atmosphere not found in other rides.

The Zildjian 18" A Custom EFX Crash brings together a brilliantly-finished thin bow for the utmost in volume and response along with a series of oblong and circular laser-cut precisions for a split-personality crash that thinks it's a china. Bright and bold, this particular model within the A Custom benefits from the cut and presence inherent in these cymbals with forward-thinking design to add completely new facets to a setup. Whether you want it as a primary crash or an auxiliary effect, the A Custom EFX is versatile enough to handle both with ease.

Bringing together features like ultra-bright B20 alloy which saturates any mix with treble-rich tonality, machine-precise lathing executed in the sheet manufacturing method and a medium-thin weight for the utmost in response, the Zildjian 14" ZBT Crash is a sharp shot in one of the most popular entry-level series on the market. Perfect for crashing, this can also be paired with another 14" for a makeshift hi-hat.

Crafted with tight, machine-precise lathing that ensures uniform response, a brilliant finish for improved treble in the cymbal's character, and a thin weight with a larger bell for explosive performance, the Zildjian 20" A Custom Crash brings big presence in a big package. Able to slice through even the loudest mixes, this is an ideal choice for higher-decibel playing environments.

Bringing together some of the company's greatest hits like a pair of 14" New Beat Hi-Hats, 16" and 18" Medium-Thin Crashes, and a deliciously versatile 21" Sweet Ride clocking in a medium-thin weight with a throaty bell, the Zildjian A Series 391 Box Set is an excellent option for beginners who want straightaway quality or seasoned vets looking for a sonic wardrobe change.

The Meinl 14" Byzance Extra Dry Medium Hi-Hat produces an completely dry, woody "chick" and articulation with virtually zero overtones or sustain thanks to its combination of heavy hammering, wide blade lathing, and traditional/raw finish on each side of the two cymbals. Dark and atmospheric, this hi-hat provides as distinctive of a look as it does a sound.

Founded by one of the famous Zildjian brothers, Sabian has been trailblazing cymbal-making since 1981. Their AAX line, an update to the AAs, features similar techniques to AA, features Auto-Focus Response technology which provides standardized response clarity at any playing volume. The AAXplosion crashes boast some of the brightest tonal characteristics in the entire Sabian spectrum and cut through heavy volumes with ease.

Years of Production: ca. late 1990's-present

Composition: B20 Alloy (80% copper, 20% tin, traces of silver)

Operating in its current incarnation since 2004 after creating a headquarters in the United States, Istanbul Agop is one of the cymbal industry's leaders in crafting traditional Turksih cymbals. The company was founded by and named after Agop Tomurcuk, who spent decades in Turkey's sole cymbal foundry learning the craft before creating his own company.

Conceived to celebrate the anniversary of the original Istanbul company Zilclier (Turkish for "cymbal maker"), the 30th Anniversary series was introduced in 2010. These cymbals are produced in accordance with traditional Turkish cymbal smithing and feature a completely handmade bell, each hammered by one cymbal smith.

Paper thin in weight with a gradual bow profile, the hi-hats are low in timbre with a woody stick response suited for quieter playing environments.

This price reflects the pair of hats.

Years of production: 2010-present

Tonal profile: dark, dry, articulate, quiet

Notable features: no inked logo, three vertical stamps in accordance with antiquated aesthetic

Associated artists: Jim White (Dirty Three), Josh Block (White Denim), Christopher Bear (Grizzly Bear)