Best 13" Hi-Hat Cymbals for Fusion 2026
Perfect 13" hi-hat cymbals for fusion - easy to play and learn on
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
#1
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4.6/5
(34 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Istanbul Mehmet 13" Light Hi-Hat Traditional
Medium Dynamics
Gospel
Jazz
Key Feature:
• Great balance of control and projection
✓ PROS
- • Good stick definition and foot chick
- • Professional studio standard
✗ CONS
- • May lack power for heavy rock
- • Less common size, fewer options
Istanbul Mehmet 13" Light Hi-Hat Traditional13" light hi-hatTraditional seriesRegular designDynamic spectrum...
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4.6/5
(34 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 311948
$403
#2
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5.0/5
(41 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Istanbul Mehmet 13" Medium Hi-Hat Turk Series
R&B
Medium Dynamics
Studio Work
Key Feature:
• Excellent for medium dynamics
✓ PROS
- • Versatile across multiple genres
- • Great balance of control and projection
✗ CONS
- • Limited availability compared to 14"
- • Less common size, fewer options
Istanbul Mehmet 13" Medium Hi-Hat Turk Series13" Medium Hi-HatTurk seriesDry and dark accentuated stick...
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5.0/5
(41 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 311540
$403
#3
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4.5/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Zildjian 13" S Series Mastersound HiHat
by
Zildjian
Fusion
Medium Dynamics
R&B
Key Feature:
• Versatile across multiple genres
✓ PROS
- • Professional studio standard
- • Excellent for medium dynamics
✗ CONS
- • May lack power for heavy rock
- • Less common size, fewer options
Zildjian 13" S Series Mastersound Hi HatMastersound hi-hat cymbalSize: 13"S seriesMedium topHeavy...
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4.5/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 380625
$274
#4
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4.6/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Istanbul Agop 13" Mel Lewis Sign.1982 Hi-Hat
Fusion
Medium Dynamics
R&B
Key Feature:
• Great balance of control and projection
✓ PROS
- • Good stick definition and foot chick
- • Excellent for medium dynamics
✗ CONS
- • Limited availability compared to 14"
- • May not cut through loud arrangements
Istanbul Agop 13" Mel Lewis Sign.1982 Hi-Hat, Hi-Hat Cymbal, Size: 13", Mel Lewis Signature Model, Classic...
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4.6/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 382975
$461
#5
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4.7/5
(33 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Zildjian 13" Low Volume Hi-Hat
by
Zildjian
R&B
Gospel
Fusion
Key Feature:
• Good stick definition and foot chick
✓ PROS
- • Versatile across multiple genres
- • Great balance of control and projection
✗ CONS
- • Can sound thin in some applications
- • Less common size, fewer options
Zildjian 13" Low Volume Hi-HatLow volume hi-hat cymbalSize: 13"Compared to up to 80% quieter cymbalIdeal for...
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4.7/5
(33 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 451931
$252
#6
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4.5/5
(15 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Istanbul Agop 13" Agop Signature Hi-Hat
Studio Work
Jazz
Gospel
Key Feature:
• Versatile across multiple genres
✓ PROS
- • Great balance of control and projection
- • Versatile across multiple genres
✗ CONS
- • May not cut through loud arrangements
- • Can sound thin in some applications
Istanbul Agop 13" Agop Signature Hi-HatHi-HatSize: 13"Agop Signature SeriesB20 BronzeHand-hammeredDry stick...
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4.5/5
(15 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 527933
$488
#7
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4.8/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Meinl 13" Byzance Jazz Thin Hi-Hat
by
Meinl
Gospel
Jazz
Fusion
Key Feature:
• Professional studio standard
✓ PROS
- • Professional studio standard
- • Good stick definition and foot chick
✗ CONS
- • May lack power for heavy rock
- • May not cut through loud arrangements
Meinl 13" Byzance Jazz Thin Hi-Hat13" Jazz Thin hi-hatByzance SeriesJazz versionExceptionally lightweight...
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4.8/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 223647
$461
#8
⭐
4.7/5
(29 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Zultan 13" Heritage Hi-Hat
by
Zultan
Medium Dynamics
R&B
Gospel
Key Feature:
• Excellent for medium dynamics
✓ PROS
- • Professional studio standard
- • Good stick definition and foot chick
✗ CONS
- • May not cut through loud arrangements
- • Less common size, fewer options
Zultan 13" Heritage Hi-HatHi-HatHeritage SeriesSize: 13"100% Handcrafted cymbal according to old tradition...
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4.7/5
(29 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 422374
$296
#9
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4.8/5
(4 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Sabian 13" B8X Hi-Hat
by
Sabian
Jazz
Medium Dynamics
Studio Work
Key Feature:
• Excellent for medium dynamics
✓ PROS
- • Great balance of control and projection
- • Good stick definition and foot chick
✗ CONS
- • Limited availability compared to 14"
- • May not cut through loud arrangements
Sabian 13" B8X Hi-HatHi-hat cymbalSize: 13"Strength: mediumB8X seriesAlloy: B8 bronzeNatural finishHammered...
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4.8/5
(4 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 363280
$274
#10
⭐
4.7/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Meinl 13" Classics Custom Dark HH
by
Meinl
Jazz
Gospel
Studio Work
Key Feature:
• Professional studio standard
✓ PROS
- • Good stick definition and foot chick
- • Versatile across multiple genres
✗ CONS
- • Limited availability compared to 14"
- • May lack power for heavy rock
Meinl 13" Classics Custom Dark HHHi-Hat CymbalSize: 13"Material: B10 BronzeFinish: NaturalProvides a...
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4.7/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 558079
$241
#11
⭐
5.0/5
(53 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Paiste 2002 Classic 13" Sound Edge HH
by
Paiste
Medium Dynamics
R&B
Jazz
Key Feature:
• Great balance of control and projection
✓ PROS
- • Professional studio standard
- • Excellent for medium dynamics
✗ CONS
- • Limited availability compared to 14"
- • Can sound thin in some applications
Paiste 2002 Classic 13" Sound Edge HH13" hi-hat sound edgeMedium brightfullbrilliant hi-hatExtremeresponsive...
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5.0/5
(53 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 194949
$428
#12
⭐
4.7/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Ufip 13" Class Series Hi-Hat Medium
by
Ufip
Gospel
Fusion
Jazz
Key Feature:
• Professional studio standard
✓ PROS
- • Good stick definition and foot chick
- • Professional studio standard
✗ CONS
- • Limited availability compared to 14"
- • Can sound thin in some applications
Ufip 13" Class Series Hi-Hat MediumHi-hat cymbalSize: 13"Class seriesMediumThe UFIP Class Series always has...
⭐
4.7/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 201867
$351
#13
⭐
4.4/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Istanbul Agop 13" Xist Dry Dark Hi-Hat
Studio Work
Jazz
Medium Dynamics
Key Feature:
• Professional studio standard
✓ PROS
- • Professional studio standard
- • Excellent for medium dynamics
✗ CONS
- • Can sound thin in some applications
- • Less common size, fewer options
Istanbul Agop 13" Xist Dry Dark Hi-HatHi-HatSize: 13"Xist Dry Dark SeriesB20 BronzeHand-hammeredShort trashy...
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4.4/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 474220
$306
#14
⭐
4.5/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Masterwork 13" Resonant Hi-Hat
by
Masterwork
Fusion
R&B
Gospel
Key Feature:
• Excellent for medium dynamics
✓ PROS
- • Good stick definition and foot chick
- • Professional studio standard
✗ CONS
- • Can sound thin in some applications
- • Limited availability compared to 14"
Masterwork 13" Resonant Hi-Hat, 13" Hi-HatThe Resonant series is hand-polished to give it its shiny surface...
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4.5/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 111688
$274
#15
⭐
4.9/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Zultan 13" Hi-Hat CS Series
by
Zultan
R&B
Gospel
Jazz
Key Feature:
• Good stick definition and foot chick
✓ PROS
- • Excellent for medium dynamics
- • Great balance of control and projection
✗ CONS
- • Can sound thin in some applications
- • May not cut through loud arrangements
Zultan 13" Hi-Hat CS SeriesHi-Hat CymbalSize: 13"Premium hi-hat cymbals using Turkish manufacturing methodsCS...
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4.9/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 281104
$241
How to Choose the Best 13" Hi-Hat Cymbals
Budget Planning
- • Under $200: Entry-level
- • $200-$500: Intermediate
- • $500-$1000: Advanced
- • $1000+: Professional
Quality Check
- • Sound clarity & tone
- • Build materials & finish
- • Hardware durability
- • Overall craftsmanship
Key Features
- • Your musical style
- • Skill level match
- • Intended use case
- • Brand reputation
Frequently Asked Questions
Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced 13" hi-hat cymbals typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.
