What makes this hat suitable for rock and funk but not jazz?

The SABIAN AA Rock Hat Top is engineered with a bright, explosive character and heavy 1248g top weight designed to cut through dense band mixes and handle aggressive sticking. Jazz applications typically call for lighter, more responsive hats with darker tonality and softer articulation, which is not what this cymbal is designed to deliver.

How durable is this cymbal for heavy playing?

The heavy top construction at 1248g, combined with B20 bronze alloy and a traditional coated finish, provides durability and cutting power to withstand relentless sticking in the loudest musical contexts. It has been in production since 1982 and is engineered specifically for high-energy, high-volume performance reliability.

How does the vintage-voiced tonality differ from modern hi-hats?

This cymbal channels the bright, punchy character that defined rock, funk, and blues traditions while maintaining contemporary clarity and projection. It balances classic tradition with modern punch, delivering both articulation and penetration without sacrificing musicality in today's band contexts.

What is included with this cymbal?

The SABIAN 14" AA Rock Hat Top comes with a two-year warranty. It is a single top cymbal (the matching bottom cymbal is sold separately) and includes professional-grade B20 construction.

How does this compare to other rock hi-hat options?

The SABIAN AA Rock Hat Top competes with the Zildjian 14" New Beat Hi-Hat, Paiste 14" PST X Medium Hi-Hat, and Meinl 14" Classics Medium Hi-Hat. The AA series offers vintage-voiced character with heavy-duty construction, making it a solid mid-range choice for players who want proven rock reliability and cutting projection.

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 14" AA Rock Hat Top

The SABIAN 14" AA Rock Hat Top delivers powerful, penetrating response built to withstand relentless heavy sticking in the loudest musical contexts. This bright, explosive cymbal channels the vintage character that defined rock, funk, and blues traditions while maintaining modern clarity and projection. The heavy top construction ensures durability and cutting power across any high-energy performance.

Sound & Projection

A bright sound character with explosive energy cuts through dense band mixes, making this hat ideal for rock and funk applications where definition matters. The vintage-voiced tonality balances classic tradition with contemporary punch, delivering both articulation and penetration without sacrificing musicality.

Construction & Durability

Forged from B20 bronze and finished with a traditional coated surface, this cymbal resists wear from aggressive playing techniques. The heavy top classification at 1248g provides the mass needed to handle relentless sticking and produce consistent tone under demanding conditions.

Key Features

14" diameter size
B20 bronze alloy
Heavy top weight classification (1248g median weight)
Bright sound character
Vintage-voiced tonality
Traditional coated cymbal finish
Catalog ID: 21403
In production since 1982
Designed for rock, funk, and blues genres
Engineered for heavy sticking durability
SABIAN Two-Year Warranty included
Professional-grade construction

The SABIAN 14" AA Rock Hat Top combines time-tested B20 craftsmanship with rugged reliability, making it a dependable choice for producers and engineers tracking high-volume sessions that demand both projection and longevity in the mix.

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