Do I need to buy a matching top cymbal to use this bottom?

Yes, this is the bottom cymbal only. It is designed to pair with its matching 15" AAX Medium Hat Top to create a complete hi-hat pair with crisp, controlled response.

What skill level is this cymbal suitable for?

This cymbal is built for intermediate, advanced, and professional players. Its fast stick response and articulate tone reward precise playing technique and work well in controlled studio and ensemble settings.

What makes the AAX Medium Hat Bottom good for studio recording?

Medium weight construction produces a thinner, more articulate voice with reduced sustain and fast stick response, making it ideal for capturing tight, defined hi-hat articulation in recording sessions. The B20 bronze and hammering pattern ensure clean closures and crisp detail that cuts through dense arrangements.

Is this cymbal suitable for large live venues?

No, this cymbal is optimized for studio and controlled playing environments. Its reduced sustain and tight response are designed for recording detail rather than projecting through large venues.

What material is this cymbal made from?

The AAX Medium Hat Bottom is cast from B20 bronze, a copper, tin, and silver alloy that delivers SABIAN's signature tonal warmth and durability with visible hammering patterns throughout the surface.

SABIAN 15" AAX Medium Hat Bottom

The SABIAN 15" AAX Medium Hat Bottom delivers a crisp, controlled response with a slightly darker character than its top counterpart. The medium weight classification produces a thinner, more articulate voice ideal for studio work and recording sessions where definition matters. This bottom cymbal pairs seamlessly with its matching top to create a versatile hi-hat setup that sits cleanly in dense mixes and responds predictably to varied playing dynamics.

Construction & Materials

Cast from B20 bronze—a copper, tin, and silver alloy—this cymbal exhibits SABIAN's signature tonal warmth and durability. The larger, rounder peen combined with visible hammering patterns contributes to the medium weight classification, resulting in a faster stick response and cleaner articulation that translates to precise, articulate recordings and tight, defined closed-hat textures during mixing.

Sonic Character

As a bottom cymbal in the AAX series, this piece is engineered to provide a solid foundation for the hi-hat pair, supporting crisp closures and tight definitions. The medium weight ensures reduced sustain and increased note clarity, allowing individual closed-hat strikes to cut through without excessive wash—essential for drum tracks that need to sit clearly in contemporary productions.

Key Features

15" diameter hi-hat cymbal (bottom cymbal only)
B20 bronze construction (copper, tin, and silver alloy)
Medium weight classification for thinner, articulate tone
Larger, rounder peen design
Visible hammering pattern throughout surface
Manufacturer part number: 21502XC/2B (Brilliant Finish variant)
AAX series profile and characteristics
Optimized for studio recording and controlled playing environments
Fast stick response and clean articulation
Reduced sustain for tight, defined closures

This AAX Medium Hat Bottom functions as a dependable foundation cymbal that pairs with its matching top to deliver the articulate, controlled hi-hat sound required for capturing professional drum recordings and maintaining clarity during mix-down.

Condition	New
Cymbal Size	15"
Cymbal Type	Hi-Hats
Country of Manufacture	Canada