SABIAN 14″ Artisan Hat Bottom
The SABIAN 14″ Artisan Hat Bottom delivers a substantial, controlled foundation for hi-hat recordings with its medium-heavy weight and refined B20 bronze construction. This cymbal functions as the bottom half of a hi-hat pair, engineered to produce articulate, focused response with minimal wash—essential for capturing tight, defined hi-hat tracks in the studio. Designed for producers and engineers seeking clarity and definition in their drum recordings across jazz, fusion, and contemporary sessions.
Construction & Material
Crafted from B20 bronze, this bottom cymbal features a satin finish paired with shallow lathing and high-density hammering that shape its acoustic personality. The shallow lathing and dense hammer work create a controlled, crisp articulation ideal for layered ensemble recordings and maintaining stick definition through overdub sessions.
Weight & Response
At 1400g (median weight), this cymbal sits in the medium-heavy bottom classification, providing substantial mass for authoritative stick response and controlled sustain in recorded tracks. The added weight ensures secure coupling when paired with a lighter top cymbal, producing a cohesive hi-hat voice without excessive ring or drift that can muddy mixing decisions.
Key Features
- 14-inch diameter
- B20 bronze alloy
- Medium-heavy bottom weight classification
- 1400g median weight
- Satin finish
- Shallow lathing profile
- High-density hammering
- Hi-hat bottom cymbal configuration
The Artisan Hat Bottom pairs technical precision with the tonal refinement expected from SABIAN’s professional-grade B20 construction, making it a reliable foundation for capturing and mixing articulate hi-hat recordings.
