SABIAN 15" Stratus Hi-Hat Bottom

This medium-heavy bottom cymbal anchors your hi-hat pair with articulate attack and quick response, delivering the controlled foundation serious drummers need to cut through dense mixes. The B20 bronze construction paired with high-impact hammering creates focused stick definition without excessive wash, making it an ideal choice for players prioritizing clarity and tight articulation in their cymbal work.

Construction & Materials

Built from premium B20 bronze alloy, this bottom cymbal offers the tonal warmth and durability expected from professional-grade SABIAN manufacturing. The distinctive Stratus finish—achieved through high-impact hammering during production—shapes both the acoustic response and visual character while contributing to the controlled, focused sound profile.

Sound & Performance

The medium-heavy bottom classification provides articulate attack and balanced stick definition without excessive sustain, making this cymbal particularly effective in tight hi-hat configurations. Quick response combined with traditional tonal qualities ensures reliable performance in both studio and live settings where clarity and controlled sound are essential.

Key Features

• 15" diameter size
• B20 bronze alloy
• High-impact hammering (Stratus technique)
• Medium-heavy bottom classification
• Traditional finish
• Professional-grade construction
• Focused articulation and stick definition
• Designed as hi-hat bottom cymbal
• Quick response and controlled sound
• Durable SABIAN manufacturing

This SABIAN Stratus bottom pairs reliability with tonal control, delivering the articulate response serious drummers demand from their hi-hat setup.