SABIAN 15" HH HAMMERTONE HATS

SABIAN 15" HH Hammertone Hats

The SABIAN 15" HH Hammertone Hats deliver a warm, low-pitched wash with musical sizzle when played open, thanks to their thin top and medium-heavy bottom pairing. Designed in collaboration with SABIAN artist Jeff Hamilton, these cymbals offer expanded dynamic range that cuts through in larger ensembles while maintaining the authentic jazz character that works just as well in stripped-down settings. The higher profile and lighter weight respond instantly to your touch across a broad dynamic spectrum, from ghost notes to full crashes.

Tone & Response

Built from B20 bronze, these hats produce the dark, fat sound characteristic of the HH series. The fully lathed finish and hammertone treatment create a complex, musical sizzle with a warm wash—qualities that lock in tight for jazz contexts from big band to small-group settings while the medium chick volume cuts with clarity under stage lights and through a crowded mix.

Design & Construction

The thin top and medium-heavy bottom weight combination responds fast and lets you control sustain the way you want it, while the higher profile sits naturally under your stick hand. This design expands the dynamic range available during a gig, moving smoothly from delicate ghost notes to full-volume crashes without losing definition even when the room gets loud.

Key Features

• B20 bronze alloy
• 15-inch diameter
• Thin top cymbal
• Medium-heavy bottom cymbal
• Fully lathed finish
• Hammertone treatment
• Higher profile design
• Dark, fat sound character
• Medium chick volume
• Open-sounding with musical sizzle and wash
• Expanded dynamic range
• Jazz-focused voicing suitable for ensembles of any size

The HH Hammertone Hats combine responsive feel with the broad dynamic capability that keeps professional jazz drummers reliable across different group sizes and live situations.