What makes a heavy bottom different from a medium or light bottom?

Heavy bottom cymbals provide solid fundamental weight and controlled sustain, anchoring the hi-hat pair for tight articulation and cut-through. This weight classification pairs intelligently with medium tops to balance crisp stick definition with warm, blended tones, making it ideal for drummers who need cutting definition without excessive wash.

Will this bottom cymbal work with hi-hat tops other than SABIAN HH Medium?

This SABIAN HH Medium Hat Bottom is designed to pair with SABIAN's HH Medium Top for optimal balance and articulation; pairing with other cymbals or weight classifications may alter the responsiveness and tonal character.

What genres and playing styles is this cymbal best suited for?

The HH Medium Bottom excels in live performance and studio sessions across styles requiring controlled definition and cut-through, from rock and pop to jazz and fusion. Its hand-hammered B20 bronze construction and organic complexity make it responsive across dynamic playing ranges, from crisp stick clicks to warm wash tones.

What is hand-hammered construction and why does it matter?

Hand-hammering creates subtle surface variations in the bronze that produce organic tonal complexity and natural decay, giving the cymbal a responsive, warm character that responds dynamically across different stick techniques. This construction also yields the durability and tonal consistency expected from professional-grade cymbals.

Is this a complete hi-hat pair or just one cymbal?

This is the bottom cymbal only; you will need to purchase a matching HH Medium Top cymbal separately to create a complete, balanced hi-hat pair designed for this setup.

SABIAN 14" HH Medium Hat Bottom

The HH Medium Hat Bottom anchors tight, articulate hi-hat pairs with responsive, controlled feel and heavy weight construction. Hand-hammered B20 bronze produces the complex stick definition and natural decay that recording sessions demand for cutting through dense mixes and maintaining clarity on overhead miking. This bottom cymbal pairs perfectly with SABIAN's HH Medium Top to create a balanced, versatile hi-hat setup that tracks consistently across multiple takes.

Sound & Character for Recording

Heavy bottom construction provides solid fundamental weight and controlled sustain, sitting cleanly in the mix without excessive wash or ring that muddies other track elements. The hand-hammered surface creates organic tonal complexity that responds dynamically across the stick, from crisp stick clicks to warm, blended wash tones—essential for capturing natural hi-hat articulation without excessive bleed into close-miked drums.

Construction & Materials

B20 bronze material and hand-hammered construction yield the durability and tonal consistency expected from SABIAN's professional-grade offerings. The heavy bottom weight pairs intelligently with medium tops to produce balanced, cutting articulation that translates reliably through multiple recording sessions and mixing chains.

Key Features

14" diameter
B20 Bronze material
Heavy Bottom weight classification
Hand-hammered construction
HH Series (Hand Hammered)
Natural or Brilliant finish option
Designed as bottom cymbal for hi-hat pairs
Professional-grade articulation and response
Organic tonal complexity across dynamic range
Controlled sustain and cut-through character

This SABIAN HH bottom cymbal delivers dependable, tonally sophisticated tracking performance for producers and engineers building drum tracks that maintain clarity and definition through the full mix.

Condition	New
Cymbal Size	14"
Cymbal Type	Hi-Hats
Country of Manufacture	Canada