{"product_id":"814-1298-zildjian","title":"Vintage Zildjian 1960s New Beat Hihats 14” Only 814 1298 g Light SMOOTH Tone! EARLY NEW BEATS","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect pair for a studio right here!  THINNER TOP. DARK AND SMOOTH with a light airiness! They’re early. They’re gorgeous. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDamn!!! New, NEW Beats are $480 now!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor the redesigned ones trying to imitate what these Vintage ones do effortlessly! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd this particular pair is from the FIRST FEW YEARS OF PRODUCTION. And they have a tight and articulate golden tone to them and they have aged over half-a-century! Slightly dry. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is a terrific pair for recording - they’re dried out and mellow and surprisingly dark too. A must have for a studio. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe most recorded Hi Hats in history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTHIN Only 814 Top Cymbal, and a medium\/med-heavy 1298 gram Bottom Cymbal.  These 14s” espouse the tone-honored New Beat philosophy of a thin top cymbal coupled with a heavier bottom cymbal to supply plenty of CHICK tone!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd that they do!! Crisp, tight, clean, and articulate sticking that is focused - compliments of that 5 -decade old golden patina. These beauties are drier, darker l and more tight and clean sounding than the $480 new ones - these beauties have aged and focused up beautifully.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncredible for recording! Responsive.  Plenty of cutting ability for live situations. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere’s a reason everyone wants Vintage New Beats!  They just do THE THING!! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe awesome dark golden patina focuses them. Beautiful looking and sounding. Typical use. Great shape. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Deal dry EARLY New Beats from the 1960s with a thinner top that can do anything. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDon’t spend more for less and a guess…\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hazelshould Drums + Cymbals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51424874660056,"sku":"60sZildjian14inNewBeats814g1298g","price":399.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0540\/3597\/2290\/files\/5924EB90-BEDA-493B-97A1-EB45F44B1711.jpg?v=1772170318","url":"https:\/\/www.hazelshould.com\/products\/814-1298-zildjian","provider":"Hazelshould Drums + Cymbals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}