SABIAN 14″ AAX Thin Hats
The SABIAN 14″ AAX Thin Hats deliver a crisp, articulate response with a solid foot and responsive feel ideal for studio tracking and layering. The thin weight keeps them fast and controllable, while the innovative hammering style introduces a more complex tonal character that cuts through without overwhelming a mix. These hats excel in recording sessions where definition and blend are critical to the final drum sound.
Tone & Character
A reduced-size, raw bell produces bright highs and complex lows across a wider frequency band, offering the versatility to sit comfortably in any genre or mix context. The larger, rounder peen hammering — more visible across the cymbal surface — generates a slightly darker foundation while introducing articulate highs that integrate naturally into contemporary production.
Design & Construction
B20 Bronze material and Brilliant finish deliver the sonic clarity and visual appeal the AAX series is known for. The reduced-size bell design combined with thin weight makes this pair particularly suited to recording sessions and applications where controlled dynamics and precision matter.
Key Features
- Size: 14″
- Series: SABIAN AAX
- Thickness: Thin
- Material: B20 Bronze
- Finish: Brilliant
- Reduced-size bell design
- Larger, rounder peen hammering style
- Complex tonal character with bright highs and defined lows
- Ideal for studio recording and controlled playing dynamics
- 2-year warranty against manufacturing flaws
The AAX Thin Hats represent SABIAN’s commitment to innovation, offering producers and engineers a modern cymbal that responds to current production demands while maintaining the reliability and tonal sophistication the brand has established.








