14" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Paiste Traditionals

Paiste undertook a remarkable historical research project to make possible an accurate reproduction of the "lost" cymbal sounds of the 40s, 50s, and 60s, the golden era of blues, jazz, be-bop, and the big band.

In loving detail, through research and consultation with historically experienced drummers, the new "Traditional" line was created, making the full history of sounds from some of the most diverse cymbals (ride, hi-hat, splash, swish) once again available today! From sizzling big-band swing to the smoky intensity of bop and blues.

Unlike the delicate classics of that era, the "Traditional" cymbals offer a unique breadth of sound spectrum, versatility of expression, and the excellent durability of Paiste's patented sound alloy, the state-of-the-art bronze compound from which they are produced. These new instruments will impress collectors, music connoisseurs and lovers of traditional cymbal sounds.

The Medium Light Hi-Hat of the Paiste Traditional line is very soft and sensitive with an underlying dark and "damp" stick sound together with a silver, fragile chick. The open / closed sound is full, warm and dry. Expect a quick response to changes in your footwork.

• Responsds quickly to changes in footwork
• Model: thin top / heavy bottom basin
• Volume: low to medium-loud
• Stick attack: soft
• Ideal area of use: live, studio
• Decay duration: medium
• Sound with the foot tredding down: soft
• Sound character: dark, warm, silvery-sounding
• Huge amount of sounds waiting to be discovered
• Soft tone with a pleasant playing feel
• Full, warm and open sound
• Loose, "soggy" chick sound
• Extremely suitable for all styles of jazz and swing drum playing

• K' Constantinople series
• Traditional finish
• Deep and full "chick" sound
• Quick response
• Size: 14"

• Diameter: 14"
• Regular finish
• Medium top and heavy bottom cymbals

• Size: 14"
• Blast Extra Dry Series
• Material: B20 Bronze
• Double hammered
• Sound: versatile, warm and controlled

• Size: 14"
• Raw Series
• Made from B20 bronze
• A dark, warm and full sound
• 100% hand hammered
• High degree of musicality
• The unlathed surface results in a dry and earthy sound with few overtones
• A compact sound with great stick definition and defined chick sound

• Origin Dark Series
• Natural finish
• Origin cymbals are characterised by a relatively small bell with a light profile
• These medium weight cymbals are suitable for universal use in all modern music styles
• The sound is very musical, open, versatile and rich

• A deep and dark sound character
• Full and musical sound

• Size: 14"
• From the new series PST5
• Material: CuSn8 Bronze (Also known as 2002 Bronze)
• Brighter, clearer and musically fuller sound

• AAX Series
• Size: 14"
• Finish: brilliant - regular
• B20 alloy
• A crisp sounding yet always controlled hi-hat sound
• Cymbal Vote Winner 2014

• Size: 14"
• Medium top / medium bottom
• Material: brass
• Natural finish
• Compact, clean sounds when closed and loud and powerful in its open state

• Diameter: 14"
• MC Jazz Constantinople series
• A Hi Hat especially designed for Jazz
• Full, warm sound

• Paiste 2002 series
• Designed for live and studio applications
• Made of a special CuSn8 alloy
• Soft and warm sound
• Defined stick sound

• Size: 14"
• Medium
• Dark Matter Line
• Dark hi-hat cymbals
• A dark and warm sound character with a wide dynamic range and fine overtone structure
• Defined stick attack

• Size: 14"
• 900 Color Sound Series
• Made from B8 bronze (2002)
• Full sound with a warm fundamental tone
• Defined "chick" sound
• A very easy to control hi-hat that is suitable for many different styles
• Colour: black

• Size: 14"
• Premium hi-hat cymbals from Turkish manufacture
• CS Series
• Made from B25 bronze
• Hand-hammered
• Sealed and polished by hand
• Classic sound with a rich harmonic overtone structure

• Size: 14"
• Planet Z Series
• Material: Brass
• Strength: Medium top / heavy bottom
• Regular version
• Made in USA

• Natural
• B20 alloy
• HHX cymbals unite the warm, dark tone of the HH series with the direct and modern response to the AAX series
• Sabian's winner of the "Player's Choice"

• Samatya Series
• Brilliant finish
• A modern, quick-in-the-response cymbal
• Ideal for pop & rock music