Is this a complete hi-hat cymbal pair, or just the bottom?

This is the bottom cymbal only. You will need to pair it with a matching top cymbal to complete a hi-hat set.

What makes this suitable for touring and live gigging?

The medium-thin bottom thickness provides faster, more responsive stick attacks while maintaining structural durability for road use. Its tight, focused character cuts through live mixes without excessive wash, and the compact footprint integrates seamlessly into touring drum kits.

How does the B20 bronze and machine-hammering affect the sound?

B20 bronze is a premium alloy that delivers warm undertones and musical body. The machine-hammering with full lathing and reshaped bell concentrates frequencies for punchy articulation and crisp stick definition while minimizing washy overtones.

What skill level is this cymbal designed for?

This bottom cymbal is built for intermediate to professional players. Its focused response and precise control make it ideal for session and touring drummers, though it is not recommended for practice-only use.

How does this compare to other premium hi-hat bottoms?

The XSR Monarch competes with models like the Zildjian K Hi-Hat Bottom, Paiste 2002 Hi-Hat Bottom, and Meinl Byzance Hi-Hat Bottom. It balances bright clarity with warm undertones and is engineered specifically to minimize wash while delivering punchy articulation in both live and studio contexts.

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 $11 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" XSR Monarch Hat Bottom

The XSR Monarch Hat Bottom delivers a responsive, articulate feel with crisp stick definition and excellent control for tracking and overdubbing. This bottom cymbal sits low in the hand with a compact footprint, translating to tight, controlled takes in the recording environment. The Monarch series strikes a balance between bright clarity and warm undertones, offering versatility across multiple musical contexts and mix scenarios.

Construction & Material

Cast from premium B20 bronze and machine-hammered with full lathing, this cymbal features enhanced profiles and a reshaped bell that concentrate frequencies for punchy articulation and clear mic capture. The medium-thin bottom thickness allows for faster response while maintaining structural integrity and durability during extended session work.

Tonal Character

The small bell design minimizes washy overtones, producing tight, focused stick attacks that cut through dense mixes without requiring aggressive EQ correction. The hammering pattern works in concert with the B20 alloy to deliver a balanced spectrum—bright enough for definition without sacrificing the warm, musical body that defines the XSR line and sits naturally in contemporary productions.

Key Features

14" diameter cymbal
B20 bronze construction
Medium-thin bottom thickness
Weight: 1146 grams (bottom cymbal)
Machine-hammered with full lathing
Enhanced profiles and reshaped bell
Small bell design
Cast alloy construction
Manufactured in Canada
XSR Monarch series specifications

This bottom cymbal integrates seamlessly into professional recording setups, delivering the focused response and tonal character that producers and engineers rely on for capturing pristine drum tracks across genres.

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