What skill level do I need to play these cymbals effectively?

The Paragon Hat Bottom is designed for intermediate, advanced, and professional drummers who can leverage its fast response and dynamic sensitivity. While not beginner-specific, its medium weight and quick articulation reward controlled, nuanced playing across a wide range of volumes.

What genres work best with these hi-hats?

These cymbals excel in rock, progressive, and hard rock settings, where their bright, cutting character and fast response shine in both live and studio environments. They are not optimized for jazz or folk applications.

What makes the Paragon different from other SABIAN hi-hats?

The Paragon combines AA-style hammering with hybrid features from the AA, AAX, and HH series, all designed in collaboration with Rush drummer Neil Peart. This unique blend delivers a balance of power, articulation, and fast response that distinguishes it from standard AA or AAX models.

What is included in this purchase?

This is the bottom cymbal of a hi-hat pair; you will need a top cymbal to complete a functioning set. The cymbal includes a two-year SABIAN warranty and is handcrafted from pure B20 bronze alloy.

How does the medium weight affect playability?

The medium weight enables fast, crisp responses and quick stick articulation while maintaining sustain and projection needed for live and studio work. This balance allows the cymbal to respond immediately to nuanced playing without becoming thin or losing volume.

SABIAN 15" Paragon Hat Bottom

Developed in collaboration with legendary RUSH drummer Neil Peart, the Paragon Hat Bottom captures fast, crisp responses with clean, well-defined stick articulation on tape and in the mix. This medium-weight cymbal pairs exceptional dynamics with musicality, responding immediately to nuanced playing while maintaining presence across a wide range of volumes and playing styles—critical for layering drums in multi-tracked sessions.

Sound & Tone Character

The bright sonic profile cuts through dense mixes with clarity and definition, making it ideal for tracking drums where articulation and separation matter. Built using AA-style hammering combined with sound-defining features drawn from the AA, AAX, and HH series, these hats achieve a refined balance between power and articulation that translates effectively across rock production and beyond.

Construction & Materials

Handcrafted from pure SABIAN B20 bronze alloy, the Paragon series represents an innovative approach to cymbal design that prioritizes both durability and responsive recording character. The medium weight enables fast response without sacrificing the sustain and projection needed in studio tracking and overdub sessions.

Key Features

15" size
Bottom hat cymbal
Medium weight
B20 bronze alloy construction
Bright sound character
Handcrafted using AA-style hammering
Hybrid design incorporating AA, AAX, and HH series features
Designed with Neil Peart for RUSH R40 anniversary
Fast, crisp response with clean articulation
Dynamically responsive across playing applications
Manufacturer part number NP1502N
SABIAN Two-Year Warranty

The Paragon Hat Bottom represents a precise intersection of engineering and musicality, delivering the responsiveness and clarity that studio drummers and producers demand when tracking and mixing recorded performances.

Condition	New
Cymbal Size	15"
Cymbal Type	Hi-Hats