The Zildjian New Beat Hats are considered the most versatile HiHat cymbals in the world today. The original design was brought to us by the late, great drummer, Louie Bellson who sought a pair of HiHats with a solid beat and a perfect all-purpose combination of stick and "chick" sound. It is symmetrically machine hammered and lathed with a traditional wide groove. The result is an exuberant cymbal that bursts with a classic voice that is pure, bright, and expressive. Widely regarded as the most versatile HiHat cymbals made today All-purpose combination of "stick" and "chick" sound Symmetrically hammered and lathed with a traditional wide groove Classic bright, expressive A Zildjian sound Originally designed by the late great Louie Bellson
ADVISORY Images are for reference only. Pads and Straps may be Shown but are not included Gong Stands/Mallets May not Be Included unless specified in the title. Any Questions or concerns please contact us prior to your purchase.
Existing through various incarnations over four hundred years, Zildjian is the oldest cymbal company in operation and one of the oldest companies in the world. The company has been based in Norwell, MA for the better part of a century and is still presided over by the Zildjian family.
The brighter counterpart to the umbrous, hand-hammered character of the Ks, the Zildjian A series is still constructed with the was the company's Zildjian Secret Alloy and was the first to feature machine hammering.
Conceived in the '80s to provide the market with a hi-hat pairing complementary to the brighter pop music of the decade, the New Beat cymbals pair a medium top and medium-heavy bottom for a pronounced "chick" and crisper stick articulation than traditional cymbals.
This price reflects the bottom hat.
Years of production: 1980s-present
Notable players: Steve Gadd, Tony Royster, Carmine Appice
Zildjian 14" A Zildjian New Beat Hi-Hat Cymbal - Bottom Only A0135
$214.95
$214.95
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The Zildjian New Beat Hats are considered the most versatile HiHat cymbals in the world today. The original design was brought to us by the late, great drummer, Louie Bellson who sought a pair of HiHats with a solid beat and a perfect all-purpose combination of stick and "chick" sound. It is symmetrically machine hammered and lathed with a traditional wide groove. The result is an exuberant cymbal that bursts with a classic voice that is pure, bright, and expressive. Widely regarded as the most versatile HiHat cymbals made today All-purpose combination of "stick" and "chick" sound Symmetrically hammered and lathed with a traditional wide groove Classic bright, expressive A Zildjian sound Originally designed by the late great Louie Bellson
ADVISORY Images are for reference only. Pads and Straps may be Shown but are not included Gong Stands/Mallets May not Be Included unless specified in the title. Any Questions or concerns please contact us prior to your purchase.
Existing through various incarnations over four hundred years, Zildjian is the oldest cymbal company in operation and one of the oldest companies in the world. The company has been based in Norwell, MA for the better part of a century and is still presided over by the Zildjian family.
The brighter counterpart to the umbrous, hand-hammered character of the Ks, the Zildjian A series is still constructed with the was the company's Zildjian Secret Alloy and was the first to feature machine hammering.
Conceived in the '80s to provide the market with a hi-hat pairing complementary to the brighter pop music of the decade, the New Beat cymbals pair a medium top and medium-heavy bottom for a pronounced "chick" and crisper stick articulation than traditional cymbals.
This price reflects the bottom hat.
Years of production: 1980s-present
Notable players: Steve Gadd, Tony Royster, Carmine Appice