SABIAN 14" HHX Legacy Hat Top
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- SKU
- 11402XLN/1
Description
SABIAN 14" HHX Legacy Hat Top
The HHX Legacy Hi-Hat Top delivers crisp, articulate stick definition with medium weight that balances brightness and depth for versatile studio tracking. This cymbal combines fast response with controlled decay, making it equally effective for tight jazz phrasing or driving rock takes. The natural finish and cast bronze construction provide sonic transparency alongside recording reliability.
Construction & Material
Cast from B20 bronze, the HHX Legacy achieves SABIAN's signature blend of clarity and sustain. The natural finish is exclusive to this series, offering both visual distinction and the acoustic properties that come with uncoated bronze for transparent microphone capture.
Sonic Character
The medium top configuration produces defined stick articulation with controlled overtones, responding quickly to dynamic variation without excessive wash. Designed to pair with the heavy bottom cymbal, this top creates the tight, controlled hi-hat sound that sits cleanly in dense mixes and multi-track sessions.
Key Features
- 14" diameter size
- B20 cast bronze material
- Medium weight top cymbal
- Natural finish (exclusive)
- 846g weight specification
- Pairs with heavy bottom cymbal for complete hi-hat
- SABIAN 2-Year Warranty included
- Responsive articulation across dynamic range
This HHX Legacy top is a professional-grade cymbal engineered for consistent tracking performance and lasting session durability.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Cymbal Size | 14" |
| Cymbal Type | Hi-Hats |
| Country of Manufacture | Canada |
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At a Glance
The SABIAN 14" HHX Legacy Hat Top is a B20 bronze hi-hat top designed to cut through a mix with crisp, articulate response and minimal wash—ideal for producers and engineers tracking drums in jazz, rock, and pop sessions. Its medium weight and natural finish provide tight, defined stick articulation that sits cleanly in a stereo drum blend without muddying the low end. Works best paired with the heavy bottom cymbal to create the controlled, punchy hi-hat sound professional recordings demand.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Jazz
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Live Performance
Not the best pick for
- – Extreme Metal
- – Thrash Metal
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level is this hi-hat suitable for?
The HHX Legacy Hat Top is engineered for intermediate, advanced, and professional drummers. Its responsive articulation and dynamic control make it ideal for players comfortable with expressive, technique-driven playing in jazz, rock, and studio contexts.
What do I need to pair with this cymbal?
This is the top cymbal only. You must pair it with the matching SABIAN HHX Legacy heavy bottom cymbal to create a complete hi-hat and achieve the tight, controlled sound the series is designed for.
What does the natural finish mean, and how does it affect the sound?
The natural finish is an exclusive feature of the HHX Legacy series—uncoated cast B20 bronze that provides both visual character and the acoustic properties that deliver the defined, articulate response this cymbal is known for.
Is this cymbal good for metal or extreme styles?
The HHX Legacy is optimized for jazz, rock, and studio work with controlled overtones and quick response. It's not designed for extreme metal or thrash metal, where heavier, more washy hi-hats are typically preferred.
What is the weight and what does that mean for playability?
The HHX Legacy Hat Top weighs 846g with a medium-weight construction, providing responsive articulation across a dynamic range while keeping stick definition tight and controllable for both subtle jazz work and energetic rock playing.