What does the Artisan designation mean?

Artisan is SABIAN's premium collection, marking this cymbal as engineered for session and touring professionals who demand tonal depth and technical refinement. It reflects the pinnacle of SABIAN's manufacturing standards with exacting hand-hammering precision.

Is this top cymbal heavy or light, and does it require a lot of foot control?

At 1181g, this is a medium-weight top cymbal that strikes a balance between articulation and projection without demanding excessive force. It responds evenly across soft and aggressive dynamics, making it accessible for intermediate players while satisfying professional standards.

What genres is this best suited for?

This cymbal excels in jazz, rock, hip-hop, and R&B where its dark, complex tone and crisp stick definition are valued. It is not recommended for heavy metal or thrash metal, where brighter or more aggressive cymbal character is typically preferred.

Can I pair this with any bottom cymbal?

Yes, but SABIAN provides the individual weight specification (1181g for this top) so you can choose a complementary bottom cymbal with matching or complementary weight for tailored hi-hat response and feel.

What is the tone character of this cymbal?

Built from B20 bronze with high-density hand hammering, it produces a deeply dark, musically rich tone with a crisp yet nuanced attack. The sophisticated sound character delivers complexity and responsiveness that works equally well in soft dynamics and aggressive playing.

SABIAN 15" Artisan Hat Top

The SABIAN 15" Artisan Hat Top captures a deeply dark and rich response with crisp yet soft stick definition across all dynamic levels. Hand-hammered with exacting precision, this cymbal pairs responsiveness with musical complexity, translating seamlessly across rock, jazz, hip-hop, and R&B productions. The medium-weight construction strikes a balance between articulation and projection, tracking cleanly in recordings without demanding excessive force.

Tone & Character in the Mix

Built from B20 bronze with high-density hand hammering, this top cymbal produces a masterfully complex, dark tone with a crisp yet nuanced "tah" attack that sits naturally in dense arrangements. The sophisticated sound character reflects SABIAN's pinnacle manufacturing standards, delivering musical richness across soft dynamics and aggressive playing alike—ideal for layered production and multi-take sessions.

Studio Pairing & Session Versatility

The Artisan designation marks this cymbal as part of SABIAN's premium collection, engineered for studio professionals and producers who demand tonal depth and technical refinement. Individual weight specifications—1181g for the top—enable precise pairing with complementary bottom cymbals for tailored hi-hat response that adapts to different song arrangements and microphone placements.

Key Features

15-inch diameter
B20 bronze alloy
Artisan series (Masterpiece designation)
Dark sound character
Medium-weight top cymbal (1181g)
High-density hand hammering
Crisp yet soft stick articulation
Complex, musically-rich tone
Suitable for rock, jazz, hip-hop, and R&B
SABIAN Two-Year Warranty

This Artisan Hat Top delivers the tonal sophistication and technical performance required for professional studio work, capturing detail while maintaining the dark character your production demands.

Condition	New
Cymbal Size	15"
Cymbal Type	Hi-Hats