SABIAN 14" XSR Monarch Hat Top

SABIAN 14" XSR Monarch Hat Top

The XSR Monarch Hat Top delivers crisp, dry articulation with a woody stick sound that cuts through without sacrificing control. Crafted from B20 Bronze using trickle-down technology from SABIAN's award-winning Evolution and X-Plosion lines, this thin top cymbal pairs tight definition with fat tone—a combination that works across genres and playing dynamics. The unlathed surface provides the control needed for both delicate closed-hat work and punchy open articulation.

Tone & Character

Monarch Hats are engineered for inherent dryness and crisp, woody attack that stays articulate even when played hard. The thin top paired with a medium-thin bottom creates a balanced frequency response that blends responsively with your playing intensity, making these hats as versatile in a jazz setting as they are driving a rock kit.

Construction & Design

Machine-hammered and fully lathed with a small bell profile, the 805-gram top sits in the sweet spot for control and projection. The unlathed finish on top provides excellent stick definition while the cast B20 alloy construction ensures durability and consistent tone over years of use.

Key Features

• 14-inch diameter
• B20 Bronze material
• Thin top thickness (with medium-thin bottom in pair)
• 805 grams (top cymbal weight)
• Cast Alloy construction
• Machine-hammered finish
• Fully lathed with unlathed tops
• Small bell size
• Traditional finish
• Manufactured in Canada
• Crisp, dry, woody stick sound
• Two-year SABIAN warranty

The XSR Monarch Hat Top combines articulation and fat tone in a cymbal that responds to how you play it, delivering professional-grade performance at a price point that respects your budget.