With an untreated finish, the BYZANCE DARK HIHATS have an esoteric, dark sound with a dirty, earthy open hihat and a short sustain and chick. MEINL BYZANCE CYMBALS are completely hand hammered into shape and satisfy the highest demands. Every Byzance cymbal is a piece of art and has its own unique sound characteristics which can never be duplicated. DARK cymbals are not lathed and have their original appearance and sound characteristic. They are distinguished by an earthy sound with a fairly short sustain.