What is included with this purchase?

This is the hat top cymbal only—it is sold as part of a matched hi-hat pair (top and bottom). You will need a bottom cymbal to complete a functional hi-hat setup.

Is this cymbal suitable for metal or punk?

No. The Artisan Hat Top is engineered for jazz, hip-hop, R&B, and rock, where its soft stick feel and dark tone excel. Its dry, complex character is not designed for the brighter, higher-pitched articulation preferred in metal and punk.

How much does the top cymbal weigh and what alloy is it made from?

The Artisan Hat Top weighs 1005g and is constructed from B20 bronze, SABIAN's professional-grade alloy. The medium-weight construction ensures crisp articulation without brittleness.

What kind of stick feel and tone should I expect?

Expect a soft, responsive stick feel with excellent pedal control. The cymbal produces a dry, dark tone with complex harmonics and cuts through without harshness—ideal for playing at all dynamic levels from low-volume jazz to cutting-edge hip-hop.

What skill level is this cymbal for?

The Artisan Hat Top is designed for intermediate, advanced, and professional drummers who can appreciate and control its dynamic range and nuanced tonal character.

SABIAN 14" Artisan Hat Top

The SABIAN 14" Artisan Hat Top sits solidly under the stick with a soft, responsive feel that rewards technique—paired with exceptional pedal control that SABIAN's premium cymbal engineering is known for. This medium-weight top cymbal produces a deeply dark and complex tone that cuts through without harshness, making it equally effective in tight jazz contexts or cutting-edge hip-hop productions. Built as part of a matched hi-hat pair, the Artisan top responds dynamically at all playing dynamics.

Construction & Feel

High-density hand hammering on both sides of the cymbal creates the dense, complex tonal character that defines the Artisan series. The classic satin finish with shallow lathing contributes to the dark sonic profile while the medium-weight construction (1005g top) ensures crisp articulation without brittleness, allowing for precise stick definition across all touch dynamics.

Tone & Response

These cymbals deliver a dry, dark tone with musical complexity—far from one-dimensional. The soft stick feel combined with excellent pedal response makes the Artisan top equally capable in jazz, rock, R&B, and hip-hop settings, where nuance and control at low volumes matter as much as cutting power on stage.

Key Features

14" diameter — standard hi-hat size
Medium weight top cymbal — 1005g
B20 bronze construction — SABIAN's professional-grade alloy
Classic satin finish with shallow lathing
High-density hand hammering on both surfaces
Dry, dark tone with complex harmonic content
Soft stick feel for articulate definition
Excellent pedal response across all dynamics
Designed for rock, jazz, R&B, and hip-hop applications
Sold as part of a matched hi-hat pair (top and bottom)
Protected by SABIAN Two-Year Warranty

The Artisan Hat Top is built for working drummers and serious players, delivering the dark, complex voice and dynamic responsiveness that professional gigging demands night after night.

Condition	New
Cymbal Size	14"
Cymbal Type	Hi-Hats
Country of Manufacture	Canada