SABIAN 15" Artisan Hat Top
Description
SABIAN 15" Artisan Hat Top
The SABIAN 15" Artisan Hat Top delivers a deeply dark and rich response with crisp yet soft stick definition across all dynamic levels. Hand-hammered with exacting precision, this cymbal pairs responsiveness with musical complexity, making it equally at home in rock, jazz, hip-hop, and R&B contexts. The medium-weight construction strikes a balance between articulation and projection without demanding excessive force.
Tone & Character
Built from B20 bronze with high-density hand hammering, this top cymbal produces a masterfully complex, dark tone with a crisp yet nuanced "tah" attack. The sophisticated sound character reflects SABIAN's pinnacle manufacturing standards, delivering musical richness across soft dynamics and aggressive playing alike.
Construction & Design
The Artisan designation marks this cymbal as part of SABIAN's premium collection, engineered for session and touring professionals who demand tonal depth and technical refinement. Individual weight specifications—1181g for the top—enable precise pairing with complementary bottom cymbals for tailored hi-hat response.
Key Features
- 15-inch diameter
- B20 bronze alloy
- Artisan series (Masterpiece designation)
- Dark sound character
- Medium-weight top cymbal (1181g)
- High-density hand hammering
- Crisp yet soft stick articulation
- Complex, musically-rich tone
- Suitable for rock, jazz, hip-hop, and R&B
- SABIAN Two-Year Warranty
This Artisan Hat Top represents the pinnacle of cymbal manufacturing, delivering the tonal sophistication and technical performance expected from SABIAN's premium lineup.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Cymbal Size | 15" |
| Cymbal Type | Hi-Hats |
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At a Glance
The SABIAN 15" Artisan Hat Top is a hand-hammered B20 bronze cymbal built for intermediate to professional drummers who need dark, complex tone with crisp stick definition across jazz, rock, hip-hop, and R&B. Its medium weight and high-density hammering deliver responsive dynamics without requiring excessive force, making it reliable for both studio sessions and touring. Choose this if you want a sophisticated, musical hi-hat that cuts through a mix while maintaining nuance at any dynamic level.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Jazz
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Hip-Hop
- ✓ R&B
Not the best pick for
- – Heavy Metal
- – Thrash Metal
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Artisan designation mean?
Artisan is SABIAN's premium collection, marking this cymbal as engineered for session and touring professionals who demand tonal depth and technical refinement. It reflects the pinnacle of SABIAN's manufacturing standards with exacting hand-hammering precision.
Is this top cymbal heavy or light, and does it require a lot of foot control?
At 1181g, this is a medium-weight top cymbal that strikes a balance between articulation and projection without demanding excessive force. It responds evenly across soft and aggressive dynamics, making it accessible for intermediate players while satisfying professional standards.
What genres is this best suited for?
This cymbal excels in jazz, rock, hip-hop, and R&B where its dark, complex tone and crisp stick definition are valued. It is not recommended for heavy metal or thrash metal, where brighter or more aggressive cymbal character is typically preferred.
Can I pair this with any bottom cymbal?
Yes, but SABIAN provides the individual weight specification (1181g for this top) so you can choose a complementary bottom cymbal with matching or complementary weight for tailored hi-hat response and feel.
What is the tone character of this cymbal?
Built from B20 bronze with high-density hand hammering, it produces a deeply dark, musically rich tone with a crisp yet nuanced attack. The sophisticated sound character delivers complexity and responsiveness that works equally well in soft dynamics and aggressive playing.