SABIAN 14" XSR X-Celerator Hat Top
Description
SABIAN 14" XSR X-Celerator Hat Top
The SABIAN 14" XSR X-Celerator Hat Top delivers the bright, cutting response and foot control that live drummers demand. These cymbals cut through dense mixes with lively, responsive stick definition across any genre. The grooved edge design on the bottom hat eliminates air trapping, giving you immediate, predictable response every time you close the pedal—essential for tight timing on stage.
Tonal Character & Response
Built from B20 alloy (80% copper, 20% tin with silver traces), this pair produces a bright, cutting, lively tone with excellent clarity and projection that carries in live settings. The medium top/heavy bottom weight configuration delivers quick response with controlled, defined stick articulation—tight enough for precision playing, substantial enough to cut through the band and hold up under repeated takes.
Construction & Design
Sabian's pinpoint hammering and lathing with reshaped bells create focused, defined stick attack and consistent performance night after night. The signature grooved edge on the bottom hat improves foot response by eliminating trapped air, while the overall design ensures reliable, predictable cymbal behavior in any playing situation—studio, stage, or rehearsal space.
Key Features
- 14" diameter
- Sabian B20 alloy (80% copper, 20% tin with silver traces)
- Medium top/heavy bottom weight configuration
- Bright, cutting, lively tonal profile
- Grooved edge on bottom hat for improved foot response
- Pinpoint hammering and lathing with reshaped bells
- Designed for cutting definition and articulation
- Prevents trapped air for consistent pedal response
- B20 alloy composition for warm yet penetrating tone
- Production years: 2016–present
The XSR X-Celerator is a reliable, articulate hi-hat for gigging drummers who need cutting definition, responsive foot feel, and cymbals that perform consistently set after set.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Cymbal Size | 14" |
| Cymbal Type | Hi-Hats |
| Country of Manufacture | Canada |
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At a Glance
The SABIAN 14" XSR X-Celerator Hat Top is a bright, cutting hi-hat built from B20 alloy with a medium top/heavy bottom weight configuration, designed to slice through dense live mixes with articulate stick definition and reliable foot control. Best suited for rock, metal, funk, and hard rock drummers who need penetrating projection and tight response on stage. The grooved edge design on the bottom hat eliminates air trapping, giving you immediate, predictable pedal feel every time you close them.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Funk
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Live Performance
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What weight configuration does this hi-hat have, and how does that affect my playing?
The XSR X-Celerator features a medium top/heavy bottom weight configuration. This balances quick, responsive action with controlled stick articulation, making the hats tight enough for precise playing yet substantial enough to cut through loud mixes without sacrificing foot feel or definition.
How does the grooved edge on the bottom hat improve performance?
The grooved edge design prevents air from becoming trapped when you close the pedal, eliminating delayed or unpredictable response. This gives you immediate, consistent foot feel and pedal control every time you play.
What genres and playing styles is this cymbal best suited for?
The XSR X-Celerator excels in rock, metal, funk, and hard rock, with a bright, cutting tone designed to penetrate dense mixes. It is not recommended for jazz or folk playing, where a warmer, more delicate response is typically preferred.
What skill level do I need to get the most out of these hats?
These hats are voiced for intermediate, advanced, and professional drummers. The articulate response and controlled weight require solid stick technique to maximize clarity and definition.
How is the cymbal constructed, and what metal is it made from?
The XSR X-Celerator is built from B20 alloy (80% copper, 20% tin with silver traces) and features Sabian's pinpoint hammering and lathing with reshaped bells to create focused stick attack and consistent performance. The construction ensures reliable, predictable cymbal behavior in any playing situation.