Istanbul Agop Cymbals 14" Art Hi-Hat Cymbal (ARTH14)

Istanbul Agop Cymbals 14" Art Hi-Hat Cymbal (ARTH14)

B8 cymbals tend to be more direct and less complex-sounding than B20 counterparts and from the first stroke the hi-hats elicit a clean, focused response. Beneath the attack lies a broader note, so while stick-tip 16th notes are expressed crisply, digging in with more of the stick shoulder adds depth and bite to eighth-note patterns. 

Loosening off the pedal brings a sloshy wash to the fore. At maximum velocity the high frequencies begin to dominate, but overall this is a pair of well-balanced and versatile hi-hats.