SABIAN 15" HH HAMMERTONE HATS

SABIAN 15" HH Hammertone Hats

The SABIAN 15" HH Hammertone Hats deliver a warm, low-pitched wash with musical sizzle when played open, thanks to their thin top and medium-heavy bottom pairing. Designed in collaboration with SABIAN artist Jeff Hamilton, these cymbals offer expanded dynamic range ideal for tracking larger ensemble sessions while maintaining an authentic jazz character that translates equally well to overdub and smaller group recording contexts. The higher profile and lighter weight make them responsive and articulate across a broad dynamic spectrum, capturing definition at any velocity.

Tone & Response

Built from B20 bronze, these hats produce the dark, fat sound characteristic of the HH series. The fully lathed finish and hammertone treatment create a complex, musical sizzle with a warm wash—qualities that sit well in jazz mixes from big band arrangements to small-group sessions while maintaining a medium chick volume for cutting clarity in the stereo field and through headphones.

Design & Construction

The thin top and medium-heavy bottom weight combination allows for quick articulation and controlled sustain, while the higher profile offers an ergonomic playing surface that translates to consistent, repeatable performance across multiple takes. This design expands the dynamic range available during recording, responding smoothly from delicate ghost notes to full-volume crashes without losing definition or digital distortion.

Key Features

• B20 bronze alloy
• 15-inch diameter
• Thin top cymbal
• Medium-heavy bottom cymbal
• Fully lathed finish
• Hammertone treatment
• Higher profile design
• Dark, fat sound character
• Medium chick volume
• Open-sounding with musical sizzle and wash
• Expanded dynamic range
• Jazz-focused voicing suitable for ensembles of any size

The HH Hammertone Hats combine musical responsiveness with the broad dynamic capability demanded by studio tracking, offering reliable performance across ensemble sessions and overdub work.