SABIAN 14" AAX X-Celerator Hat Bottom

SABIAN 14" AAX X-Celerator Hat Bottom

The SABIAN 14" AAX X-Celerator Hat Bottom features a rippled Air Wave design that eliminates airlock, delivering crisp and cutting stick sounds with exceptional clarity at all volumes. Built from B20 bronze, this bottom cymbal pairs with the X-Celerator top to create a responsive, bright hi-hat setup that cuts through dense mixes without sacrificing articulation.

Design & Construction

The Air Wave design incorporates a series of ripples in the bottom cymbal that form openings allowing air to escape freely, preventing the dead, choked feel common in traditional sealed hi-hats. This engineering choice yields immediate stick definition and separation, critical for drummers working in contemporary and high-volume settings.

Tone & Response

The AAX series delivers consistently bright, crisp, clear, and cutting responses representing the Modern Bright sound character. The 1379-gram bottom cymbal weight pairs with the lighter top to create a balanced pair that responds quickly while maintaining control across dynamic playing situations.

Key Features

• 14-inch size — standard hi-hat diameter for versatile applications
• B20 bronze construction — traditional cymbal alloy for sustained tone and durability
• Air Wave ripple design — reduces airlock for crisp, articulate stick response
• Bottom cymbal weight: 1379 grams — provides stable foundation for the pair
• AAX series bright character — modern, cutting tone ideal for contemporary music styles
• Paired configuration — designed as bottom half of complete 14" X-Celerator hi-hat set
• Model: 21402XL or 21402XLB (Brilliant) — verifiable product identification
• Two-year manufacturer warranty — SABIAN quality assurance coverage

This bottom cymbal delivers the cutting clarity and responsive feel that define the AAX X-Celerator pairing, ideal for drummers prioritizing definition and cut in demanding performance environments.