General
These 14-inch Derek Roddy Signature Hi-hats from Meinl's Byzance series are hand-hammered in Meinl's own facilities in Turkey. The Serpents are a combination of an extra dry cymbal and a brilliant cymbal. This allows you to use them both as either the top or bottom cymbal, and to change it up to accommodate the type of music you're currently playing.
Meinl B14SH-B Byzance 14-inch Derek Roddy Serpents Hi-hats: versatile
The Derek Roddy Serpents hi-hats are ideally suited for use in rock, pop, fusion, funk, R&B and reggae, and will definitely prove their versatility in a recording environment. With a rich character, medium sustain and a medium to high volume, they produce a washy sound when you open them up, and an articulate, crisp sound when they're closed. And do you want a different sound for your next gig? Simply switch the two cymbals around, and you'll have a completely different sounding pair of hi-hats. The Derek Roddy Serpents hi-hats are very versatile and will hold their own in virtually any musical setting.
Derek Roddy Signature
Derek Roddy is best-known for his work with Hate Eternal, but he's also performed and recorded with many other bands and artists. He's famous for his extremely quick and technical style, and his versatility when it comes to the genres he plays in. He doesn't just stick to extreme metal, he has no problem dabbling in blues, rock or jazz.
