{"product_id":"meinl-crash-byzance-18-medium-brillante-228113","title":"18\" BYZANCE BRILLIANT MEDIUM CRASH","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Context and Positioning in the Range\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeveloped around drummer Derek Roddy's approach, the \"Serpent\" hi-hat positions itself as a model focused on \u003cstrong\u003eversatility\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003esonic personality\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its core idea is simple yet highly effective: to offer a hi-hat designed to multiply tonal colors, with a \u003cstrong\u003ereversible\u003c\/strong\u003e concept that allows changing character without changing the setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho This Hi-Hat Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis hi-hat targets \u003cstrong\u003eintermediate to advanced drummers\u003c\/strong\u003e seeking a cymbal capable of covering a wide range of contexts, from tight and powerful playing to nuanced work. 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