What is the median weight and does it matter for my playing style?

The HHX Legacy Hat Bottom weighs 1140g and is classified as medium-heavy, which provides stable, consistent response across tight, controlled playing and aggressive dynamic work. Heavier cymbals sustain longer and handle hard hitting better, making this weight suitable for rock, metal, and progressive styles where projection and durability are priorities.

How does the pedal chick sound, and will it cut through a loud band mix?

The cymbal delivers a solid, responsive pedal chick that projects effectively in any playing environment, and SABIAN's proprietary Tone Projection design ensures it cuts without sacrificing depth or musical character. The dark, simmering tone with articulate clarity works well in loud live settings and studio recordings where you need the hi-hat to be heard.

What genres is this hat bottom best suited for?

The HHX Legacy Hat Bottom excels in hard rock, metal, and progressive music, where its dark, articulate character and responsive dynamics thrive. It is not designed for folk or jazz styles, which typically favor lighter, brighter, or more washy hi-hat tones.

How long has this cymbal been in production, and is it covered by a warranty?

The HHX Legacy Hat Bottom has been in production since 2006 and is protected by SABIAN's Two-Year Warranty, reflecting the cymbal's proven design and manufacturing standards.

SABIAN 14" HHX Legacy Hat Bottom

This 14" HHX Legacy Hat Bottom delivers crisp stick articulation with a solid, responsive pedal chick that cuts through any mix. The cymbal responds immediately to touch, making it equally effective for tight, controlled playing and aggressive dynamic work. Built with SABIAN's proprietary Tone Projection design, this bottom hat generates the dark, simmering character the Legacy series is known for while maintaining articulate clarity.

Tone & Projection

The dark, rich sound of the HHX Legacy pairs clean stick definition with warm tonal color and an agitated bite that projects effectively in any playing environment. This bottom cymbal's medium-heavy weight ensures it cuts without sacrificing musical depth, delivering the simmering heat and musical dirt that defines the series.

Construction & Durability

Hand-hammered from B20 bronze with a natural finish, this cymbal is built to exacting standards and backed by SABIAN's Two-Year Warranty. The 1140g median weight provides stable, consistent response across a range of playing styles and dynamics.

Key Features

Material: B20 bronze alloy
Size: 14"
Weight Classification: Medium-heavy
Median Weight: 1140g
Hand-hammered construction
Finish: Natural
Sound Profile: Dark, deep, and rich
SABIAN Tone Projection design
Responsive stick articulation
Solid pedal chick
In production since 2006
Protected by SABIAN Two-Year Warranty

The HHX Legacy Hat Bottom combines sophisticated tonal depth with the articulate projection needed to be heard and felt in any musical context.

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