Sabian HHX 13" Manhattan Jazz Hats

Group: Hi-Hats
Type: Manhattan Jazz Hats
Size: 13 Inch
Series: HHX
Weight: Top: 643g / Bottom: 884g

Top: 679g / Bottom: 851g

Top: 687g / Bottom: 900g

Top: 704g / Bottom: 904g

Years of production: 2004 - ?
Sound file: HHX 13" Manhattan Jazz Hats
HHX 13" Manhattan Jazz Hats
HHX 13" Manhattan Jazz Hats
HHX 13" Manhattan Jazz Hats
HHX 13" Manhattan Jazz Hats
Sabian's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: "The 13" Manhattan Jazz hats knocked me out. According to Sabian, the oval hammering dents that cover their surface add to the lightness of sound. And the 13" hats were very light. They sounded a lot softer than I'm used to, and I felt virtually no resistance when stepping on the pedal and closing the hats on 2 and 4. But I was caught off guard by the strong, clear "chick" that these babies produced. It was very well defined, and it provided a great counterpoint to the sprawling sonic winds produced by the ride cymbals.
The 13" hats also helped me address my fear of the technically demanding aspects of jazz. I found that I was playing quick triplet swing feels with a little more ease and authority than usual. Was it the cymbals themselves, or something they attributed to my mindset? I'm not sure, but I'm willing to give the cymbals the benefit of the doubt."
Review written by Will Romano ("Product Close-Up - Sabian HHX Manhattan Jazz Cymbals - Towering Darkness", Modern Drummer, July 2004, p. 31)
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