What cymbal size and weight should I pair this bottom with?

This is a 16" hat bottom with a medium-thin profile weighing 1331 grams. SABIAN recommends pairing it with a thin top cymbal to achieve the super-fat closed sound and responsive foot control described. Consult SABIAN's pairing guidelines or your cymbal retailer for specific top recommendations.

Will this work for both tight, controlled foot sounds and open, expressive playing?

Yes. The medium-thin weight and responsive construction are designed to deliver versatility across all dynamics—from controlled, articulate foot sounds to open, expressive wash. Nuanced playing technique will reveal the full range of tonal control available.

How does the tone cut through a live mix or recording?

The dirty, bone-dry character combined with layered AA glass creates a cymbal that remains articulate and cutting even at volume, without sacrificing stick definition. The fat response ensures it projects clearly without muddiness in a dense mix.

What skill level is this cymbal suited for?

This cymbal is designed for intermediate, advanced, and professional drummers. It rewards nuanced technique and is best suited for live performance, studio sessions, and gigging rather than practice or beginner use.

What warranty and material protection does this cymbal include?

The SABIAN 16" AA Apollo Hat Bottom is constructed from premium B20 bronze and includes a two-year manufacturer warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.

SABIAN 16" AA Apollo Hat Bottom

The SABIAN 16" AA Apollo Hat Bottom captures tight, articulate closed-hat sounds with a characteristically fat, responsive feel that records with clarity and presence. Paired with a thin top cymbal, this medium-thin bottom produces a dirty, bone-dry tone layered over classic AA glass that sits distinctly in a mix without losing stick definition. Built for studio sessions demanding versatility—from controlled, locked-in foot sounds to open, textured wash—these hats reward precise playing across all dynamics and translates accurately through mic placement.

Tone & Recording Character

The dirty, bone-dry sound character combined with layered AA glass captures articulation cleanly on tape, even when driven hard. The medium-thin bottom weight of 1331 grams pairs ideally with a thin top to produce a super-fat closed sound in the mix while maintaining stick definition and foot control articulation that records with separation across all playing intensities.

Build & Studio Reliability

Constructed from B20 bronze—SABIAN's premium alloy—this cymbal is engineered for consistent performance through extended tracking sessions. The two-year manufacturer warranty against defects in materials and workmanship protects your investment and reflects the quality built into every cymbal.

Key Features

16" hi-hat size
B20 bronze construction
Medium-thin bottom thickness
Bottom weight: 1331 grams
Dirty, bone-dry sound character
Layered over classic AA glass
Exceptional stick articulation and definition
Super-fat closed sound response
Highly responsive foot control
Two-year warranty against defects in materials and workmanship

The AA Apollo Hat Bottom captures the control and versatility essential for studio tracking—a cymbal that performs across all recording contexts and translates well through mixing.

Condition	New
Cymbal Size	16"
Cymbal Type	Hi-Hats
Country of Manufacture	Canada