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Fast, Dark, and Controlled 14" Hi-hats





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Low weight and hand-tuned B20 artisan craftsmanship lend the Sabian AAX Thin Hats to the most demanding close-miked applications ? onstage or in the studio. In a band setting, the Thin Hats’ modern definition and clean, controlled wash won’t stand in the way of you and a great mix. A reduced-size bell imparts a pure, defined pitch as you move out toward the bow and edge, resulting in a cleaner, cutting “chick.” The AAX series’ larger-peen hammering imparts even greater darkness and complexity for even more of that Sabian goodness today’s drummers crave.





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Introducing the NEW Sabian AAX line





Sabian’s AAX cymbals have been pushing envelopes and breaking new ground since 1993. Today’s redesigned AAX lineup is leaner, meaner, and primed to cover even more ground in the drumming market. Thin, Medium, and Heavy models now allow drummers to shop by weight, pitch, and projection. A new larger-peen hammering process makes the redesigned AAX collection a fortified blend of Sabian’s class-leading darkness and complexity across the board. Whatever style of music you play, great tone awaits you with Sabian AAX series cymbals from Sweetwater.





Sabian’s B20 bronze yields depth and musicality





Sabian casts its AAX cymbals from a centuries-old recipe of copper, tin, and silver ? also known as B20 bronze. This bell bronze is one of the most musical alloys on earth and, together with Sabian’s old-world artisan craftsmanship, is the secret to the 14" AAX Thin Hats’ ear-pleasing partials and complex characteristics.





Sabian AAX 14" Thin Hats Features:


14" hi-hats from the redesigned AAX line


An evolved sound for mainline drummers


Thin weight ? cymbals exhibit a low pitch, fast response, and good control


Small bell ? the key to a purer pitch and greater recordability


Best suited for recording and light gigging


Larger-peen hammering imparts greater darkness and complexity


Artisan-cast and crafted from B20 bronze