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MEINL  |  Product Code: 840303

MEINL R&D Prototype Byzance Vintage Pure Hi-Hats with Soundwaves, Sandblasted, and 8-hole 14" Guitars [965g/1400g] [Special Order]

$572.00
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Brand New Unused, as sold.
Mint Like new, no flaws.
Excellent Barely used, very minor wear.
Very Good Light wear, fully functional.
Good Visible wear, plays fine.
Fair Heavy wear, still playable.
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Description
*Please note that this is a guitar that has been released for trial play in-store, so there may be signs of use such as fingerprints and dents.

[The prototype model "R&D" cymbals imported from the Meinl Factory in Germany are now in stock!]

-Staff comment-
This prototype features a Vintage Pure hi-hat with eight holes drilled on the bottom with a sound wave finish (wavy finish), and the entire top and bottom are sandblasted, as used on models developed in collaboration with Benny Greb.
The sustain is even shorter than the base model, and the added earthiness creates a unique sound and visual impact.

●Byzance Vintage Series
Made from B20 bronze alloy and hand-hammered for superior sound. Vintage sound, look, and feel.


This model further expands the realm of dry cymbals. Based on the traditional Turkish sound achieved by meticulous hand-hammering by cymbal craftsmen, unique surface finishes such as oxidation and oxidization bring out the vintage look, feel, and trash sound. If you're looking for an ultra-dry, extremely responsive, short-sustained, organic vintage sound, this is the model for you.

<14 Byzance Vintage Pure Hihat>
The Vintage Pure Hi-Hat is characterized by its dry, deep darkness, medium weight, not too low pitch, crisp foot play, and excellent stick response. It also has a perfectly controlled tone and a unique, earthy look.

Size: 14 inch pair Weight: Top 965g/Bottom 1400g

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■ Condition

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About us

Founded in 1975, Ikebe Music is one of Japan's largest general music stores.Thanks to its long history and proven track record, it has earned the trust of musicians and music fans not only in Japan but around the world.

Ikebe Music ships not only within Japan, but also overseas.As a well-known retailer of used musical instruments in Japan, we have a wide selection of used and vintage instruments.

We have a wide variety of unusual and rare instruments, so please take a look.Please note that we do not list new products, as our contracts with our suppliers prohibit international shipping.

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In Japan, we have about 30 stores in Tokyo (Ikebukuro, Shibuya, Akihabara) and Osaka.

We have just opened our flagship store, IKESHIBU (IKEBE SHIBUYA), in Shibuya, Tokyo, which brings together numerous musical instrument specialty stores and serves as a hub for entertainment culture.

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