14" HHX ANTHOLOGY HIGH BELL BOTTOM
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Description
14" HHX Anthology High Bell Bottom Hi-Hat Cymbals
The HHX Anthology High Bell Bottom delivers a responsive, articulate hi-hat with a pronounced bell that cuts through any mix. This pair sits comfortably under the foot with reliable stick response, offering that signature Sabian clarity without excessive wash. Built for recording sessions and live performance where definition and projection from your top cymbal are non-negotiable in both tight and open playing situations.
Tone & Character
The large, pronounced bell generates bright, cutting tones with excellent note definition—essential for capturing clarity and presence across jazz, fusion, and contemporary styles in the studio. The B20 bronze construction delivers warm undertones beneath the cutting edge, ensuring these cymbals translate well through tracking and sit decisively in the mix without muddying surrounding instruments.
Construction & Craftsmanship
Each cymbal features fully lathed exterior surfaces paired with unlathed interiors, balancing brightness with tonal complexity for accurate mic placement and controlled room reflections. Individual weight specifications are marked inside the bell, allowing you to match pairs precisely and achieve consistent performance characteristics across multiple takes and sessions.
Key Features
- 14" diameter hi-hat pair
- B20 bronze material
- Large pronounced bell
- Top and bottom cymbals fully lathed on the outside
- Top and bottom cymbals unlathed on the inside
- Individual weight in grams marked on the inside of the bell
- Model 114XAHN/2
- 2-year manufacturer warranty
- Sabian HHX Anthology series
- High bell bottom configuration
This pair combines the projection and articulation essential for tracking and overdubs with the tonal depth that makes the HHX series a trusted choice for studio professionals and engineers.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Cymbal Size | 14" |
| Cymbal Type | Effects |
| Country of Manufacture | Canada |
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At a Glance
The 14" HHX Anthology High Bell Bottom delivers bright, articulate hi-hat tones with warm undertones that sit cleanly in recorded mixes and live multitrack sessions. The B20 bronze construction, fully lathed exterior with unlathed interior, and large bell provide excellent note separation and control without wash, making them ideal for producers and engineers tracking jazz, fusion, and contemporary styles. Weight specifications marked on each cymbal ensure consistent pairing and predictable performance across takes.
Who This Is For
| Best suited for | Jazz, Fusion, Studio Sessions, Live Performance |
|---|---|
| Tonal character | Bright, cutting, articulate, warm undertones, excellent note definition |
| Less specialized for | Punk, Metal (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily) |
| Skill level | Intermediate / Advanced / Professional |
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level are these hi-hats suited for?
These cymbals are designed for intermediate, advanced, and professional drummers. The responsive stick feel and articulate bell require disciplined technique to unlock their full potential, making them best suited for players with solid fundamentals.
What genres are these hi-hats best for?
The HHX Anthology High Bell Bottom excels in jazz, fusion, studio sessions, and live performance. The bright, cutting tones with minimal wash work well in styles demanding clarity and note definition; they are not recommended for punk or metal styles that typically favor darker, washier cymbals.
What makes the high bell bottom design comfortable to play?
The high bell bottom configuration sits naturally under the foot pedal, providing a comfortable platform and reliable articulation across dynamic playing ranges from tight closed sounds to open, cutting tones.
How are these cymbals matched as a pair?
Each cymbal has its individual weight in grams marked inside the bell, allowing drummers to verify consistent matching between the top and bottom cymbals for balanced, predictable performance.
What finish do these cymbals have?
Both cymbals are fully lathed on the outside and unlathed on the inside. This combination balances brightness with tonal complexity, delivering the signature Sabian clarity across recording and live contexts.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
Sales tax is collected only on orders shipped to California; orders shipped to any other US state are not charged sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. At a typical 7% rate that is an estimated $26 less at checkout than the same listed price on a marketplace, which collects sales tax as the facilitator in most states. Buyers remain responsible for any use tax their state applies. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included.
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