Cymbals are in very good condition, no cracks or keyholing. 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.