SABIAN 15" STRATUS HI HAT TOP

SABIAN 15" STRATUS HI HAT TOP

The SABIAN 15" Stratus Hi Hat Top delivers crisp articulation with responsive attack that cuts cleanly through dense arrangements and multitrack sessions. This medium-light top cymbal sits high in the mix with articulate definition while maintaining warm undertones, making it ideal for producers and engineers tracking drums who need hi-hat clarity without harshness in playback.

Cymbal Character & Tonality

Built from B-20 Bronze with traditional finish, this cymbal produces a clear response with warm fundamental tone that translates well across monitoring systems and compression. The high-impact hammered construction adds complexity and nuance to each strike, ensuring the hi-hat retains musicality and depth even in tight edit passes and layered production.

Build & Construction

The medium-light weight specification for the top cymbal ensures quick articulation and consistent stick response across all dynamic ranges and playing styles. This weight classification pairs traditionally with a heavier bottom cymbal to create a well-balanced, controlled hi-hat pairing suited for session work and overdub flexibility.

Key Features

• 15" diameter size — standard hi-hat cymbal
• B-20 Bronze alloy — premium cymbal material
• Traditional finish — classic aesthetic and tonal profile
• High-impact hammered construction — hand-worked surface texture
• Medium-light weight top cymbal — fast articulation and response
• Clear sonic response — focused, defined attack
• Warm fundamental tone — musical low-end character
• Pairs with medium-heavy bottom cymbal — balanced hi-hat configuration

This Stratus top performs well in studio tracking and overdub sessions where articulate hi-hat definition and tonal consistency across takes matter most.