Zildjian K Sweet Hi-Hats 15 in. Top

Zildjian’s K Sweet 16″ Hi-Hats offer musicians a bold new voice in the iconic K Series. These hi-hats blend vintage warmth and sensitivity with modern darkness and projection. Featuring a thin, responsive top cymbal and an extra-heavy bottom cymbal, the K Sweet Hi-Hats produce a wide range of tones from subtle, breathy chick sounds to loud, cutting crashes. Their unlathed bells add penetrating overtones and allow the hi-hats to open with a roaring wash. Handcrafted in the USA from Zildjian’s proprietary B20 bronze alloy, which provides unparalleled musicality and tonal complexity, the K Sweet Hi-Hats are perfectly suited for drummers looking to expand their sonic palette.

Thin Top Cymbal Responds to Your Every Touch

The K Sweet Hi-Hats’ thin top cymbal is highly sensitive, reacting instantly to variations in technique and touch. Foot-splashes shimmer and decay musically. Gentle taps elicit soft, breathy chick sounds. When played with force, the top cymbal cuts through with a loud, metallic crash. This responsiveness allows drummers to coax a wide range of tones from the hi-hats and use them expressively.

Extra-Heavy Bottom Cymbal Provides Solid Foundation

Beneath the responsive top cymbal lies an extra-heavy bottom cymbal that provides a sturdy foundation for complex, musical hi-hat work. Its weight gives foot chicks and splashes a full, resonant tone with rich overtones and a long, even decay. When the hi-hats are partially or fully opened, the bottom cymbal contributes a roaring wash that can cut through a mix. This balance of light and heavy, thin and thick provides versatility and tonal depth.

Unlathed Bells Add Distinctive Voice

The K Sweet Hi-Hats feature unlathed bells that produce penetrating overtones with a hint of raw trashiness. When the hi-hats are played open, the unlathed bells allow their sound to spread and provide musical chaos. When closed, the unlathed bells enrich normal chick sounds with zingy overtones and a subtle roughness around the edges. Overall, the unlathed bells give the K Sweet Hi-Hats a distinctive voice that blends dark, sweet and complex tones.

Handcrafted in the USA from Legendary B20 Bronze

Like all Zildjian cymbals, the K Sweet Hi-Hats are handcrafted in the USA using a secret bronze alloy that Zildjian has refined for nearly 400 years. This proprietary B20 bronze provides an ideal blend of warmth, shimmer, and musicality. Its variety of tonal colors allows drummers to find their own unique sound within the voice of the K Sweet Hi-Hats.