{"product_id":"974-1486-sabian","title":"Sabian AAX FREQ HATS Hihats 14” Tight w\/ RADIA Style Lathe 974 1486 g Fantastic Shape! Why Pay $515?","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eFantastic sleeper cymbals right here! And not everyone knows about them! \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNo need to shell out $515 for these harder to find Sabians.  And then you’re most likely guessing at a stock photo! Who knows what they sound like! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat life sucks!  And that’s why we don’t live it here chez Hazelshould! Listen to what you’re getting so you can buy with confidence! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFantastic Condition Sabian AAX FREQ 14” Hihats. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese were the original winners of the Cymbal Vote Contest. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNO cymbal company makes a pair of hihats like these - they're tight and CRISP but also have a lightness to them! Slightly complex but also controlled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSabian describes these hihats as:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"A raw bell and exclusive dual-lathing process gate the attack, resulting in a crispy pair of hats that never get out of control.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd you’re right!!  That lathing IS like the Terry Bozzio RADIA Series.  Some of my favorites! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighing in at a PERFECT 974 grams for the Top cymbal and 1486 grams for the Bottom cymbal, these Sabians espouse the time-honored Zildjian New Beat philosophy--combining light top\/heavy bottom cymbals to maximize the, CHICK. And maximize the CHICK it does.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a pair of hihats that are semi-dark with a remarkably CRISP and CLEAN tone that projects, however they have a sonic softness to them too - and that's a great combination! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe top cymbal is Medium Thin in weight with the bottom cymbal being Medium to Medium-Heavy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObviously they are terrific under the mic! They are controlled - which was the entire concept. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo issues. Terrific shape. Nice patina starting to build that even mellows and focuses them even more. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd no where near $515 for a guess at tone.  Save your money and buy with confidence!\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hazelshould Drums + Cymbals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51624114520280,"sku":"Sabian14inFreqHats974g1486g","price":269.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0540\/3597\/2290\/files\/51E9F7C8-BFFB-4EC8-B65C-2AD8CF2B3619.jpg?v=1777595031","url":"https:\/\/www.hazelshould.com\/products\/974-1486-sabian","provider":"Hazelshould Drums + Cymbals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}