What weight cymbal is this, and what should I pair it with?

This is a heavy bottom cymbal (1539 grams) designed to pair with a medium top cymbal to create a complete hi-hat set. The heavy bottom provides solid articulation and cut when matched with the medium top, delivering balanced response across dynamic playing styles.

Is this cymbal good for jazz playing?

No—the HHX Groove series is voiced specifically for funk, rock, and groove-oriented drumming where tight articulation and cut are priorities. The heavy bottom and focused character are optimized for styles requiring clarity rather than the openness and darkness typical of jazz hi-hats.

What makes B20 bronze special?

B20 is an alloy of bronze, tin, and silver that produces a refined, consistent sonic character. This bottom cymbal is hand-lathe designed and hammered with multiple sized peens, traditional craftsmanship that ensures reliable response and tonal consistency across the playing surface.

Will this bottom cymbal cut through a live mix without too much wash?

Yes—the heavy weight and focused character deliver controlled stick definition and articulation without excessive wash, making it ideal for live and studio settings where hi-hat clarity and grip are essential to locking in the groove.

SABIAN 15" HHX Groove Hat Bottom

The SABIAN 15" HHX Groove Hat Bottom sits solid under your stick with substantial weight and responsive B20 bronze construction that cuts through a mix on any stage. Built as the bottom cymbal in a hi-hat pair, this cymbal locks in tight and focused—exactly what groove players need when definition and stick articulation drive the pocket. The heavy bottom pairs perfectly with a medium top to deliver balanced response that holds its voice across dynamic playing from whisper-quiet control to hard-driving accents.

Material & Construction

Cast from B20 bronze—an alloy of bronze, tin, and silver—this bottom hat is shaped through traditional hand lathe and hammering designs with multiple sized peens, resulting in consistent, refined tone that responds predictably night after night. The meticulous hand-crafting ensures reliable stick response and tonal consistency across every strike on the playing surface.

Sound & Performance Character

Classified as a heavy bottom when paired with a medium top, this cymbal delivers solid articulation and cut without bleeding wash into your sound—essential for styles where clarity and feel matter most. The weight and hand-crafted construction reward controlled stick definition and responsive dynamics whether you're working tight control or opening up the cymbals for dynamics.

Key Features

15" diameter
B20 bronze alloy composition (bronze, tin, and silver)
Heavy bottom weight classification: 1539 grams
Hand lathe design
Hand hammering with multiple sized peens
Single bottom cymbal (pairs with medium top for complete hi-hat set)
Traditional SABIAN HHX Groove series voicing
Professional-grade construction and finish

This HHX Groove bottom delivers the articulate, controlled foundation serious players need in a hi-hat that locks in tight and speaks clearly through any gig.

Condition	New
Cymbal Size	15"
Cymbal Type	Hi-Hats
Country of Manufacture	Canada