What makes a heavy bottom cymbal different from a standard one?

Heavy bottom cymbals—like this 1138g Paragon—provide greater mass and control, delivering faster response, more projection, and cleaner stick definition. They pair well with medium tops to create punchy, articulate hi-hat combinations that cut through without excessive wash, making them ideal for styles like jazz and funk where precision matters.

What genres and playing styles is this cymbal best suited for?

The Paragon Hat Bottom excels in jazz, funk, studio sessions, and live performance where articulation and cutting through dense mixes are priorities. Its bright, crisp character and controlled projection work best with intermediate to professional playing and fast, complex cymbal patterns; it is not recommended for ambient music or experimental noise applications.

What should I pair this with on top?

This heavy bottom works effectively with medium-weight top cymbals to create a controlled, punchy hi-hat voice. The combination balances the bottom's substantial mass and projection with a responsive top, giving you articulate stick attack and clear definition without excessive wash.

How does the B20 bronze and brilliant finish affect the sound?

B20 bronze provides natural clarity and responsiveness; the brilliant finish treatment tames high overtones and prevents harsh frequencies while preserving that B20 character. This hybrid approach—drawing from SABIAN's AA, AAX, and HH series designs—creates a bright, articulate tone without excessive sustain or wash.

Is this cymbal handcrafted, and what does that mean for consistency?

Yes, the Paragon Hat Bottom is handcrafted from B20 bronze with meticulous attention to detail. This handcrafting ensures consistent quality and authentic SABIAN voice across each cymbal's playing surface, giving you the precision and reliability serious drummers demand.

SABIAN 13" Paragon Hat Bottom

The SABIAN 13" Paragon Hat Bottom sits perfectly under a medium top to lock in a tight, punchy hi-hat voice that cuts through any mix. Fast and snappy with crisp articulation and clean stick definition, this heavy bottom delivers the control and projection you need for dynamic playing and complex cymbal patterns. Built from B20 bronze with meticulous handcrafting, it offers the precision and consistency serious drummers demand.

Tone & Response Character

The AA-style hammering combined with design features drawn from the AA, AAX, and HH series creates a hybrid sonic signature—bright and articulate without excessive wash. The heavy bottom classification (median weight 1138g) provides substantial mass for control and projection, ensuring clear definition during fast playing and complex cymbal patterns.

Construction & Finish

Brilliant finish treatment helps tame high overtones, preventing harsh frequencies while preserving the natural B20 clarity and responsiveness. The handcrafted construction ensures consistent quality and authentic Sabian voice across each cymbal's playing surface.

Key Features

B20 bronze material, handcrafted
13-inch diameter
Heavy bottom weight classification
Median weight: 1138g
AA-style hammering pattern
Hybrid design incorporating AA, AAX, and HH series features
Fast, crisp response characteristics
Clean, bright, well-defined stick attack
Brilliant finish available
High overtone control

This bottom cymbal excels in tight, controlled hi-hat setups where articulation and projection matter as much as sustain.

Condition	New
Cymbal Size	13"
Cymbal Type	Hi-Hats
Country of Manufacture	Canada