Sabian AA 14-inch medium hi-hats

General

In 1981, after his older brother Armand became head of the Zildjian company, Robert Zildjian decided to leave his family's company and start anew. Then, armed with years of experience and a great knowledge of the trade, he founded his own cymbal manufacturing company, Sabian, which he named after his three children, Sally, Bill and Andy (SaBiAn). Since then, Sabian has grown into a well-respected manufacturer of cymbals and counts itself as one of the 'Big Four', along with Zildjian, Paiste and Meinl.

Sabian AA series

Sabian classifies the AA series as 'Vintage Bright', indicating that these cymbals aim for a more classic sound and tone, while also achieving a bright sound that matches well with virtually any music style. The AA stands for 'automated anvil', referencing the fact that these are machine-made cymbals – though those machines are still operated by the master craftsmen at Sabian, of course. This partly automated process allows Sabian to create a line of cymbals that have a specific sound that does not vary much from cymbal to cymbal, whereas no two hand-hammered cymbals are exactly the same.

Sabian AA 14-inch medium hi-hats

Sabian's 14-inch AA medium hi-hats consist of a great-sounding, versatile pair of hi-hats. They have a medium-weight top and a heavy bottom cymbal, which results in a bright pedal 'chick' and a rich stick definition when played closed, while they also have plenty of volume and a full, solid wash when you open them up. Thanks to the classic, bright AA sound, these hi-hats are well-suited for use in virtually any genre. Add this pair to your drum kit and you won't be disappointed!

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