Sabian is one of the largest cymbal design and manufactureres in the world. They were founded in 1980 in Meductic, New Brunswick, Canada by Robert Zildjian. Robert was the son of Avedis Zildjian III who owned the Avedis Zildjian Company. Zildjian is the oldest cymbal manufacturer and the Zildjian family has been crating cymbals for almost 400 years. After an argument in the family over who was to take over ownership in Zildjian, Robert left and traveled to Canada to start his own cymbal business, which he named Sabian. Today, Sabian competes with Zildjian as one of the largest cymbal manufactures in the world. They offer a variety of cymbal types, from entry level beginner series to professional new rock styles and specialty vintage sets.
The hi-hat is the most often used type of cymbal. It is actually a pair of cymbals that are mounted together on a special stand. The bottom cymbal remains stationary on the stand while the top cymbal is attached to a movable rod. The rod is controlled via a foot pedal and this allows the cymbals to open (spread apart) or closed when touching. The amount of space between the hi-hat cymbals and the tension applied to the foot pedal when closed allows the hi-hat to produce a variety of sounds. Typical sizes for a hi-hat are 13″-14″. Most are bought and sold as pairs to ensure the top and bottom create a good sound together. Since hi-hats are the most used cymbal in most types of music, most drummers prefer a high quality pair of hi-hats for increased durability.
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Product listing
SABIAN B8 41403 14" Rock Hi Hat Cymbals 14 inch percussion b
