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The Sabian Vault Artisan Hi-Hat cymbals feature a high-density hand-hammered design that translates into the inspired Sabian sound your kit needs.

The Sabian Vault Artisan Hi-Hat cymbals feature a high-density hand-hammered design that translates into the inspired Sabian sound your kit needs.

Thin top/heavy bottom hats with a dark, warm, silvery sound. Wide range with fairly complex mix. Soft, responsive feel. Full, warm open sound. Loose, "soggy" chick sound. Well suited for fairly open, traditional swing pattern style playing.

An immensely versatile hi-hat that combines finesse and articulation with raw energy and cutting power. This medium-thin top/extra-heavy bottom combo has a sound that's full, rich, and energetic with a definite dark side. Extremely balanced, very responsive feel. Full dark, rich, shimmering, biting open/closed sound. Beautiful, fat, meaty, crisp, cutting chick sound. Stick response is pronounced and crisp. Lively intensity with medium long sustain. Chick sound is full, meaty, and crisp.

Thin top/heavy bottom hats with a dark, warm, silvery sound. Wide range with fairly complex mix. Soft, responsive feel. Full, warm open sound. Loose, "soggy" chick sound. Well suited for fairly open, traditional swing pattern style playing.

The Sabian Vault Artisan Hi-Hat cymbals feature a high-density hand-hammered design that translates into the inspired Sabian sound your kit needs.

Soft, delicate, and subtle without being mushy. Unique, ultra warm, and dark sound, ideal for acoustic jazz and studio work. Though "chick" sound is very dry and warm, it is full-bodied with plenty of presence. Developed in conjunction with the maestro, Elvin Jones.

The Paiste Crystal Hi-Hats deliver a full, fizzy, and sweet sound character with a fairly wide range and clean mix. It's very tight and responsive, with a giving feel. High pitched and sizzling open sound. Sharp, cutting chick sound with a soft and velvety touch. The Crystal Hats are for all purpose playing, mainly studio applications and other situations where a high quality controlled sound is required.Introduction: 1989 Background: Paiste creates the ultimate cymbal sound with traditionally typical Paiste characteristics and expand sound horizons beyond 1980's cymbal program Innovation: First cymbal series created from patented Bronze specifically developed for cymbals Alloy: Patented Signature Bronze Quality: Professional Production: Manual Craftsmanship - Hand Hammering, Hand Lathing, Proprietary Methods Applications: All volume settings - Live and Recording - Entire range of music styles Use Paiste's Musical Application Guide to find the best cymbal for your music! Users: Working Musicians, Enthusiasts - Demanding Players with precise requirements who need fully developed model character in their cymbals Sound: Musical, transparent, beautiful, rich, colorful - full, bright, expressive sound - Model range features everything from particularly delicate, sensitive to expressive, potent and powerful qualities Looks: Variety of surface structures and looks - Hammering and lathing patterns range from complex to delicate - Elegant, classic black silk screening Recognition: The Paiste Crystal Hats have received widespread critical acclaim - Generally accepted as the ultimate in characteristic Paiste Sound

The Paiste Reflector Hi-Hat cymbals provide a fairly dirty, cutting, and rich sound with a wide range and complex mix. It has a very responsive feel; is full, barking and piercing, yet with a somewhat cushy open sound with a tight chick sound. Paiste Reflectors deliver enhanced power for players who require a consistently strong pair of hi-hats. Introduction: 2005 Background: Paiste creates affordable hi-hat cymbals with never before realized sound quality and professional appearance. Draws on over half a century experience of creating real sound in affordable cymbals. Transfer the Swiss principles concerning shape, structure and sound to modern German high-tech production. Strive for the successful realization of the hand manufacture achievements in modern, technical production. Innovation: Transfer the Swiss principles concerning shape, structure and sound to modern German high-tech production Alloy: CuSn8 Bronze, also known as "2002 Bronze" Quality: Mid-range with best quality/price relationship Production: Modern, hi-tech production techniques Applications: All volume settings. Live playing. Entire range of music styles Users: These Paiste Hi-Hats were designed for casual players and students. All players who want satisfying cymbal sound and function with musical feeling and authentic looks in their cymbals Sound: Bright, clean, full, focused, cutting and energetic with proper functional and musical characteristics

A very thick bottom and thin top cymbal make this a full and tight sounding hi-hat. Boasts a warm, pronounced stick sound along with a full, slightly dirty open sound and dark, crisp "chick" sound. Very responsive feel, very articulate, and versatile.The first series to be made from the patented Paiste Sound Alloy for transparent, delicate, and sensitive tones with potent expression. The ultimate Paiste sound cymbal, they're perfect for recording and live situations that require precision-tuned instruments.

Hand lathing and proprietary alloys are used to create hi-hats that are highly musical with transparent, rich sound.

Heavier than the Medium, and a brighter, stronger sound. Tight stick sound, with great projection. Well suited for heavy, loud situations.