What makes the Artisan Hat Bottom different from a top cymbal?

The Artisan Hat Bottom is engineered specifically as the lower cymbal in a hi-hat pair. Its medium-heavy 1400g weight and shallow lathing create a controlled, crisp response and ensure secure coupling with a lighter top cymbal, producing a cohesive hi-hat voice without excessive ring.

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

This bottom cymbal is designed for jazz, fusion, studio sessions, and live performance where articulate, focused hi-hat definition is needed. It is not recommended for metal or hard rock styles that typically demand brighter, more cutting responses.

Will this bottom cymbal work with any hi-hat top?

Yes, the Artisan Hat Bottom is a 14-inch hi-hat bottom and can be paired with any 14-inch hi-hat top. However, SABIAN recommends pairing it with a lighter top cymbal to produce the most balanced, cohesive hi-hat voice and secure coupling.

What is the weight and construction of this cymbal?

The Artisan Hat Bottom weighs 1400g and is crafted from B20 bronze alloy with a satin finish, shallow lathing, and high-density hammering. This medium-heavy classification provides substantial mass for authoritative stick response and controlled sustain.

Why choose the Artisan over comparable hi-hat bottoms?

The Artisan Hat Bottom combines SABIAN's professional-grade B20 construction with shallow lathing and dense hammer work that prioritize articulate clarity and tight ensemble response. This makes it a reliable choice for intermediate to professional drummers demanding precise hi-hat definition in controlled, refined settings.

SABIAN 14" Artisan Hat Bottom

The SABIAN 14" Artisan Hat Bottom delivers a substantial, controlled foundation for hi-hat recordings with its medium-heavy weight and refined B20 bronze construction. This cymbal functions as the bottom half of a hi-hat pair, engineered to produce articulate, focused response with minimal wash—essential for capturing tight, defined hi-hat tracks in the studio. Designed for producers and engineers seeking clarity and definition in their drum recordings across jazz, fusion, and contemporary sessions.

Construction & Material

Crafted from B20 bronze, this bottom cymbal features a satin finish paired with shallow lathing and high-density hammering that shape its acoustic personality. The shallow lathing and dense hammer work create a controlled, crisp articulation ideal for layered ensemble recordings and maintaining stick definition through overdub sessions.

Weight & Response

At 1400g (median weight), this cymbal sits in the medium-heavy bottom classification, providing substantial mass for authoritative stick response and controlled sustain in recorded tracks. The added weight ensures secure coupling when paired with a lighter top cymbal, producing a cohesive hi-hat voice without excessive ring or drift that can muddy mixing decisions.

Key Features

14-inch diameter
B20 bronze alloy
Medium-heavy bottom weight classification
1400g median weight
Satin finish
Shallow lathing profile
High-density hammering
Hi-hat bottom cymbal configuration

The Artisan Hat Bottom pairs technical precision with the tonal refinement expected from SABIAN's professional-grade B20 construction, making it a reliable foundation for capturing and mixing articulate hi-hat recordings.

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