SABIAN 15" XSR Monarch Hat Bottom

This 15" XSR Monarch Hat Bottom delivers crisp, cutting articulation with brilliant stick definition and tight control for studio and session work. The responsive, quick decay cuts through dense mixes while maintaining clarity on overhead and room microphones, making it an excellent choice for producers and engineers tracking funk, fusion, and rock recordings. The forgiving feel under your sticks makes these hats supremely playable, rewarding both subtle nuance and aggressive articulation with equal ease across multiple takes.

Construction & Materials

Built from B20 Bronze, this cymbal offers the tonal complexity and durability expected from professional-grade percussion equipment. The hammered construction with enhanced profile and reshaped bell contributes to focused articulation and controlled projection, ensuring consistency across session dynamics and mic placement angles.

Sound & Recording Character

The medium-thin bottom weight of 1266 grams paired with an unlatched surface finish produces a balanced blend of brightness and control that translates cleanly to tape and digital. This weight distribution creates a responsive cymbal that sits beautifully in any mix context while offering textural flexibility across genre and session demands.

Key Features

• 15-inch diameter
• B20 Bronze construction
• Bottom weight: 1266 grams
• Medium-thin bottom profile
• Unlatched surface finish
• Hammered construction
• Enhanced profile design
• Reshaped bell
• Quick decay response
• Brilliant stick definition

A session cymbal engineered for precision tracking and reliable performance across studio sessions, delivering the tonal clarity and playability needed for discerning producers and engineers who refuse to compromise on recording quality.