Meinl Vintage Sand Hats

Benny Greb Approved Sound - The Meinl Vintage Sand Hats

The original Sand Hat idea dates back to the year 2010 when Meinl Cymbals debuted the Byzance 14" Vintage Sand Hats. Now a 16-inch version of the same hi-hat has been developed together with Benny Greb, paying tribute to new musical trends and customer requests for a bigger-sized Sand Hat. "I was using the prototype version of the 16-inch Sand Hats in the studio for a year as a beautiful option when I needed a warmer, broader hi-hat sound, while at the same time keeping everything alive that I love about the 14-inch version," comments Benny Greb. "Now I can share this great sound with you too, and I am very excited about it."

• B20 bronze alloy
• Hand hammered for a unique sound
• Sandblasted surface with a vintage sound, look, and feel

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