What weight bottom cymbal should I pair this with?

This is a medium-top designation specifically voiced to pair with a heavier bottom cymbal for optimal balance, feel, and sound in a hi-hat configuration. A heavy-bottom pairing creates the focused projection and controlled response this top is engineered to deliver.

Is this cymbal suitable for jazz or folk music?

No, this cymbal is voiced for rock, funk, and fusion applications and is not recommended for jazz or folk genres. Its bright, cutting character and articulate response are optimized for contemporary styles requiring precise hi-hat cut through dense mixes.

What skill level do I need to get the best from this cymbal?

This cymbal is designed for intermediate, advanced, and professional drummers. Its medium weight and bright, articulate response reward controlled technique and precision stick work.

What alloy and finish does this cymbal use?

The Paragon Hat Top is made from B20 bronze alloy with a brilliant finish. B20 construction provides the warm, complex sustain characteristic of professional-grade cymbals, while uniform machine hammering ensures consistent response across the playing surface.

What makes this cymbal cut through a mix?

The medium weight, bright brilliant finish, and focused projection of the B20 bronze alloy combine to deliver exceptional cutting clarity and articulation. This cymbal is specifically engineered to maintain crisp stick definition and cut through dense mixes in live and studio settings.

Do I pay sales tax on this order?

We collect sales tax only on orders shipped to California. Orders shipped to any other US state are charged $0 sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. On this item that is roughly $17 less out the door than the same listed price at a national retailer or on a marketplace. Marketplaces such as eBay, Reverb and Amazon collect sales tax in nearly every state as marketplace facilitators no matter who the seller is, so the same item at the same price costs less bought direct. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included. Some states ask buyers to self-report use tax on out-of-state purchases.

SABIAN 13" Paragon Hat Top

The SABIAN 13" Paragon Hat Top delivers crisp, articulate response with a medium weight that balances responsiveness and projection. This cymbal excels in cut and clarity, punching through dense mixes without muddying your session recordings or live playback. The bright, defined character cuts through dense mixes without sacrificing musicality, making it an essential tool for capturing tight, defined hi-hat articulation across rock, funk, and fusion productions.

Tone & Character

Built from B20 bronze alloy, this cymbal produces the warm, complex sustain that defines professional-grade cymbals. The medium weight provides excellent stick definition while maintaining enough mass for controlled, focused projection—critical for recording sessions where clarity and separation are paramount in the mix.

Construction & Finish

Uniform machine hammering ensures consistent response across the playing surface, while the brilliant finish contributes to the cymbal's bright, cutting voice. Designed as the top component in a medium-top/heavy-bottom hi-hat pairing, this cymbal is engineered to work in tandem with a heavier bottom for optimal feel, sound, and studio-ready tonality.

Key Features

13-inch diameter
B20 bronze alloy construction
Medium weight classification
Uniform machine hammering
Brilliant finish
Medium-top designation in hi-hat pairing
Heavy-bottom hi-hat configuration compatibility
Professional-grade articulation and cut
Crisp stick definition
Warm, complex sustain characteristic of B20 bronze

The SABIAN 13" Paragon Hat Top delivers the precision and tonal depth required for capturing clean, cutting hi-hat performance in any studio or production environment.

Condition	New
Cymbal Size	13"
Cymbal Type	Hi-Hats
Country of Manufacture	Canada