Difference between revisions of "Sabian Artisan 14" Light Hats"
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[https://youtu.be/UWH0V5mUNCw?si=Rbwox5i78jJGVd3x Artisan 14" Light Hats]<br> | [https://youtu.be/UWH0V5mUNCw?si=Rbwox5i78jJGVd3x Artisan 14" Light Hats]<br> | ||
'''Sabian's Description:''' [[Sabian Light Hats#Artisan|<<< - >>>]]<br> | '''Sabian's Description:''' [[Sabian Light Hats#Artisan|<<< - >>>]]<br> | ||
| − | '''Review:''' "Both 14" and 15" Light hats are requested alternatives to the already available standard-weight Artisan hats. They team a lightweight, crashy top cymbal with a medium weight bottom and thus make a lighter-weight pairing, suggesting lower volume and duskier tone. Since the sort of drummers in the market for Artisan hats are more likely to be working in dynamically sensitive musical settings this again makes sense. | + | '''Review:''' "The two new Light hi-hats are an alternative to the already available standard Artisan hats. They have a classic look with a regular finish, although you can buy them polished to Brilliant if you prefer. The new Elites have a more distinctive look, a natural finish with top-and-bottom lathing smudged with black traces of tin oxide. They are also distinguished by their low profile including gently rising bells. |
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| + | Both 14" and 15" Light hats are requested alternatives to the already available standard-weight Artisan hats. They team a lightweight, crashy top cymbal with a medium weight bottom and thus make a lighter-weight pairing, suggesting lower volume and duskier tone. Since the sort of drummers in the market for Artisan hats are more likely to be working in dynamically sensitive musical settings this again makes sense. | ||
Both pairs are extremely giving to the stick tip. This may be too sensitive for many, with just not enough gusto. The 14" pedalled sound is the most refined, featherweight marker, but open the cymbals up and shoulder them and you’re rewarded with the sweetest, purest sound. Still relatively quiet, but elegantly toned. Placing the 14" Elites and 14" Lights on two hi-hat stands next to one another confirms that the Lights are, well, lighter. Fractionally softer and deeper. The Elites have the edge - relatively brighter and sharper, though still remarkably subtle." | Both pairs are extremely giving to the stick tip. This may be too sensitive for many, with just not enough gusto. The 14" pedalled sound is the most refined, featherweight marker, but open the cymbals up and shoulder them and you’re rewarded with the sweetest, purest sound. Still relatively quiet, but elegantly toned. Placing the 14" Elites and 14" Lights on two hi-hat stands next to one another confirms that the Lights are, well, lighter. Fractionally softer and deeper. The Elites have the edge - relatively brighter and sharper, though still remarkably subtle." | ||
Latest revision as of 02:04, 31 January 2026
Group: Hi-Hats
Type: Light Hats
Size: 14 Inch
Series: Artisan
Weight: Top: 742g / Bottom: 1054g
- Top: 743g / Bottom: 1029g
- Top: 756g / Bottom: 957g
- Top: 759g / Bottom: 947g
- Top: 762g / Bottom: 1015g
- Top: 791g / Bottom: 1024g
- Top: 804g / Bottom: 1051g
- Top: 743g / Bottom: 1029g
Median Weight: Top: 759g (n=7) / Bottom: 1024g (n=7)
Years of production: ?
Sound file: Artisan 14" Light Hats
Artisan 14" Light Hats
Artisan 14" Light Hats
Artisan 14" Light Hats
Artisan 14" Light Hats
Artisan 14" Light Hats
Artisan 14" Light Hats
Sabian's Description: <<< - >>>
Review: "The two new Light hi-hats are an alternative to the already available standard Artisan hats. They have a classic look with a regular finish, although you can buy them polished to Brilliant if you prefer. The new Elites have a more distinctive look, a natural finish with top-and-bottom lathing smudged with black traces of tin oxide. They are also distinguished by their low profile including gently rising bells.
Both 14" and 15" Light hats are requested alternatives to the already available standard-weight Artisan hats. They team a lightweight, crashy top cymbal with a medium weight bottom and thus make a lighter-weight pairing, suggesting lower volume and duskier tone. Since the sort of drummers in the market for Artisan hats are more likely to be working in dynamically sensitive musical settings this again makes sense.
Both pairs are extremely giving to the stick tip. This may be too sensitive for many, with just not enough gusto. The 14" pedalled sound is the most refined, featherweight marker, but open the cymbals up and shoulder them and you’re rewarded with the sweetest, purest sound. Still relatively quiet, but elegantly toned. Placing the 14" Elites and 14" Lights on two hi-hat stands next to one another confirms that the Lights are, well, lighter. Fractionally softer and deeper. The Elites have the edge - relatively brighter and sharper, though still remarkably subtle."
- Review written by Geoff Nicholls ("Sabian Artisan Elite and Light Cymbals review - New additions to Sabian’s super-expensive range", musicradar/com, May 27, 2017)
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