What size are these hi-hats and are they suitable for my setup?

The Sabian Paragon Hi-Hats are 13 inches in diameter with a medium-weight configuration. This size and weight balance are responsive to lighter touch while maintaining projection, making them versatile for most drum kits and playing styles.

What genres and playing styles are these hats best suited for?

These hi-hats excel in jazz, fusion, contemporary, and studio session settings where articulation and clarity are priorities. They are not recommended for heavy metal or thrash metal styles due to their crisp, focused character rather than aggressive tone.

What is the construction and what makes these cymbals sound different?

The Paragon Hi-Hats are machined from pure SABIAN B20 bronze in a medium-top/heavy-bottom configuration. The pinpoint lathing on the top cymbal paired with traditional AA lathing on the bottom, combined with AA-style hammering and design elements from multiple series, creates balanced response with fast, clean articulation and a bright, well-defined character without harshness.

How do these compare to other hi-hat options?

The Sabian Paragon Hi-Hats sit alongside the Zildjian K Custom, Paiste PST8, and Meinl Classics Medium as alternatives in the market. The Paragon emphasizes hybrid construction blending multiple series characteristics for a versatile, focused tone that balances sensitivity with ensemble projection.

Do I pay sales tax on this order?

We collect sales tax only on orders shipped to California. Orders shipped to any other US state are charged $0 sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. Marketplaces such as eBay, Reverb and Amazon collect sales tax in nearly every state as marketplace facilitators no matter who the seller is, so the same item at the same price costs less bought direct. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included. Some states ask buyers to self-report use tax on out-of-state purchases.

Sabian 13" Paragon Hi-Hats

The Sabian 13" Paragon Hi-Hats deliver crisp, articulate response with a tight feel underfoot—a pairing engineered for drummers who demand fast, clean articulation without sacrificing definition. The medium-weight configuration strikes a balance between sensitivity and projection, making these hats responsive to subtle dynamics while cutting through in ensemble settings. Built on Sabian's acclaimed hybrid design philosophy, these cymbals blend the best characteristics of multiple series into a focused, modern sonic package.

Construction & Materials

Machined from pure SABIAN B20 bronze, these cymbals feature a medium-top/heavy-bottom configuration that controls stick definition while the heavy bottom provides stability and cut. The pinpoint lathing on the top cymbal (narrow groove pattern) works in concert with traditional AA lathing on the bottom (wider groove), creating a balanced response across the pair. AA-style hammering combined with design elements drawn from the AA, AAX, and HH series yields a versatile sonic character.

Sound & Playability

The brilliant finish tames excessive high overtones, producing a focused, centered tone that cuts without harshness. On the cymbal, expect fast, crisp responses and clean, bright, well-defined sticking—ideal for jazz, fusion, and contemporary styles where articulation and clarity matter. The medium-weight pairing responds efficiently to lighter touch while remaining projection-capable in louder contexts.

Key Features

Material: Pure SABIAN B20 bronze
Diameter: 13 inches
Weight classification: Medium weight pairing
Configuration: Medium-top/heavy-bottom cymbal setup
Top cymbal lathing: Pinpoint lathing (narrow groove)
Bottom cymbal lathing: Traditional AA lathing (wider groove)
Hammering technique: AA-style with design features from AA, AAX, and HH series
Finish: Brilliant finish
Fast, crisp responses with clean articulation
Well-defined sticking and bright character

The Sabian 13" Paragon Hi-Hats represent a sophisticated engineering approach—purposeful lathing, hybrid construction, and medium-weight balance converge to deliver a hi-hat pair that speaks with clarity and responds with speed.

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