SABIAN 14" AAX Thin Hat Top

SABIAN 14" AAX Thin Hat Top

The AAX Thin Hats deliver a responsive, articulate feel with reduced weight that translates to quick stick response and precise control in tracking and mixing sessions. The thin construction reacts immediately to stick attacks while the solid foot ensures tight, consistent engagement with the clutch mechanism for dependable performance across multiple takes. This pair introduces a refined sonic character to SABIAN's AAX line, balancing crisp definition with complex harmonic depth that sits well in dense mixes.

Design & Construction

Built from B20 Bronze with a Brilliant finish, these cymbals feature a smaller, raw bell design and distinctive larger, rounder peen hammering pattern that creates visible surface texture and contributes to their tonal complexity. The low weight design and solid foot make them responsive and dependable in both studio and live settings.

Tone & Character

The Thin weight classification paired with the pronounced hammering style generates brighter highs and more complex lows, delivering a wider frequency band that blends seamlessly into mainstream sounds. The result is a crispy, versatile voice with added harmonic sophistication—capturing clear articulation on close-mic'd recordings while maintaining musical complexity in the overall kit balance.

Key Features

• Size: 14"
• Series: AAX
• Thickness: Thin
• Material: B20 Bronze
• Finish: Brilliant
• Smaller, raw bell design
• Larger, rounder peen hammering style
• Low weight design
• Solid foot construction
• Pair configuration (top and bottom)
• SABIAN two-year warranty

The AAX Thin Hats deliver faster, more complex hi-hat articulation engineered to perform reliably in studio sessions and live environments with clarity and control.