13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

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Masterwork 13" Troy Traditional Hi-Hat - 13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Masterwork 13" Troy Traditional Hi-Hat

13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$180
Masterwork 13" Troy Traditional Hi-Hat, Hi-Hat Cymbals, Size: 13", Material: B25 bronze, Finish: Traditional,...
4.4 Expert Rating
Zultan 13" Z-Series Hi-Hat - 13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Zultan 13" Z-Series Hi-Hat

13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$237
Very pleasant blend of response, clarity and playing feel, Not only the extraordinary look of the Z series but also the...
4.5 Expert Rating
Meinl 13" Classics Custom Dark HH - 13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Meinl 13" Classics Custom Dark HH

13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$241
Meinl 13" Classics Custom Dark HH, Hi-Hat Cymbal, Size: 13", Material: B10 Bronze, Finish: Natural, Provides a bright,...
4.7 Expert Rating
Zultan 13" Hi-Hat Medium Dark Matter - 13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Zultan 13" Hi-Hat Medium Dark Matter

13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$186
Zultan 13" Hi-Hat Medium Dark Matter, Hi-Hat, Size: 13", Medium, Dark Matter Line, Dark hi-hat cymbal, Dark, warm sound...
4.7 Expert Rating
Istanbul Agop 13" Agop Signature Hi-Hat - 13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Istanbul Agop 13" Agop Signature Hi-Hat

13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$488
Istanbul Agop 13" Agop Signature Hi-Hat, Hi-Hat, Size: 13", Agop Signature Series, B20 Bronze, Hand-hammered, Dry stick...
4.5 Expert Rating
Zildjian 13" Planet Z Hi-Hat - 13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Zildjian 13" Planet Z Hi-Hat

13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$127
Zildjian 13" Planet Z Hi-Hat, Hi-Hat Cymbal, Size: 13", Planet Z Series, Material: Brass, Weight: medium top / heavy...
4.8 Expert Rating
Zildjian 13" I Family Hi-Hat - 13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Zildjian 13" I Family Hi-Hat

13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$215
Zildjian 13" I Family Hi-Hat, Hi-Hat Cymbal, Size: 13", I Family Series, Material: B8 Bronze, Weight: medium-thin top /...
4.5 Expert Rating
Istanbul Agop 13" Xist Dry Dark Hi-Hat - 13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Istanbul Agop 13" Xist Dry Dark Hi-Hat

13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$306
Istanbul Agop 13" Xist Dry Dark Hi-Hat, Hi-Hat, Size: 13", Xist Dry Dark Series, B20 Bronze, Hand-hammered, Short...
4.4 Expert Rating
Zildjian 13" Low Volume Hi-Hat - 13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Zildjian 13" Low Volume Hi-Hat

13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$252
Zildjian 13" Low Volume Hi-Hat, Low volume hi-hat cymbal, Size: 13", Compared to up to 80% quieter cymbal, Ideal for...
4.7 Expert Rating
Millenium 13" Still Series Hi-Hat reg. - 13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Millenium 13" Still Series Hi-Hat reg.

13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$76
Millenium 13" Still Series Hi-Hat reg., Hi-Hat Cymbal, Size: 13", Still series, Up to 80% quieter compared to a...
4.8 Expert Rating
Zultan 13" Heritage Hi-Hat - 13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Zultan 13" Heritage Hi-Hat

13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$296
Zultan 13" Heritage Hi-Hat, Hi-Hat, Heritage Series, Size: 13", 100% Handcrafted cymbal according to old tradition and...
4.7 Expert Rating
Zultan 13" Raw Hi-Hat - 13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Zultan 13" Raw Hi-Hat

13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$208
Zultan 13" Raw Hi-Hat, Hi-hat cymbal, Size: 13", Raw Series, From B20 bronze, Darker, warmer and fuller tone, 100%...
4.9 Expert Rating
Istanbul Agop 13" Mel Lewis Sign.1982 Hi-Hat - 13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Istanbul Agop 13" Mel Lewis Sign.1982 Hi-Hat

13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$461
Istanbul Agop 13" Mel Lewis Sign.1982 Hi-Hat, Hi-Hat Cymbal, Size: 13", Mel Lewis Signature Model, Classic warm and...
4.6 Expert Rating
Zildjian 13" S Series Mastersound HiHat - 13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Zildjian 13" S Series Mastersound HiHat

13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$274
Zildjian 13" S Series Mastersound Hi Hat, Mastersound hi-hat cymbal, Size: 13", S series, Medium top, Heavy bottom,...
4.5 Expert Rating
Sabian 13" B8X Hi-Hat - 13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Sabian 13" B8X Hi-Hat

13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$274
Sabian 13" B8X Hi-Hat, Hi-hat cymbal, Size: 13", Strength: medium, B8X series, Alloy: B8 bronze, Natural finish,...
4.8 Expert Rating
Istanbul Mehmet 13" Light Hi-Hat Traditional - 13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Istanbul Mehmet 13" Light Hi-Hat Traditional

13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$403
Istanbul Mehmet 13" Light Hi-Hat Traditional, 13" light hi-hat, Traditional series, Regular design, Dynamic spectrum...
4.6 Expert Rating
Istanbul Mehmet 13" Medium Hi-Hat Turk Series - 13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Istanbul Mehmet 13" Medium Hi-Hat Turk Series

13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$403
Istanbul Mehmet 13" Medium Hi-Hat Turk Series, 13" Medium Hi-Hat, Turk series, Dry and dark accentuated stick sound,...
5 Expert Rating
Zultan 13" Hi-Hat CS Series - 13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Zultan 13" Hi-Hat CS Series

13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$241
Zultan 13" Hi-Hat CS Series, Hi-Hat Cymbal, Size: 13", Premium hi-hat cymbals using Turkish manufacturing methods, CS...
4.9 Expert Rating
Meinl 13" Byzance Serpents Hi-Hat - 13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Meinl 13" Byzance Serpents Hi-Hat

13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$483
Meinl 13" Byzance Serpents Hi-Hat, Hi-Hat, Size: 13", Derek Roddy Signature, Brilliant design, Different designs for...
4.8 Expert Rating
Zultan 13" Aja Hi-Hat - 13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Zultan 13" Aja Hi-Hat

13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$109
Zultan 13" Aja Hi-Hat, Hi-Hat, Size: 13", Crisp, sharp sound due to the use of high-grade bronze
4.4 Expert Rating
Zultan 13" Rock Beat Hi-Hat Medium - 13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Zultan 13" Rock Beat Hi-Hat Medium

13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$219
Zultan 13" Rock Beat Hi-Hat Medium, Hi-hat cymbals, Size: 13", Rock Beat Series, Medium, Extremely assertive, clear...
4.9 Expert Rating
Istanbul Agop 13" Xist Hi-Hat Brilliant - 13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Istanbul Agop 13" Xist Hi-Hat Brilliant

13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$306
Istanbul Agop 13" Xist Hi-Hat Brilliant, Hi-hat cymbal, Size: 13", Agop Xist series, Brillant edition, Material: B20...
4.7 Expert Rating
Meinl 13" Byzance Dark Hi-Hat - 13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Meinl 13" Byzance Dark Hi-Hat

13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$488
Meinl 13" Byzance Dark Hi-Hat, Dark Hi-Hat Cymbal, Size: 13", Byzance Series, Dark (natural/earthy) finish, Very...
4.7 Expert Rating
Meinl 13" Byzance Jazz Thin Hi-Hat - 13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Meinl 13" Byzance Jazz Thin Hi-Hat

13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$461
Meinl 13" Byzance Jazz Thin Hi-Hat, 13" Jazz Thin hi-hat, Byzance Series, Jazz version, Exceptionally lightweight...
4.8 Expert Rating
Ufip 13" Class Series Hi-Hat Medium - 13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Ufip 13" Class Series Hi-Hat Medium

13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$351
Ufip 13" Class Series Hi-Hat Medium, Hi-hat cymbal, Size: 13", Class series, Medium, The UFIP Class Series always has...
4.7 Expert Rating
Paiste 13" 101 Hi-Hat - 13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Paiste 13" 101 Hi-Hat

13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$79
Paiste 13" 101 Hi-Hat, 13" Hi-Hat, 101 Series, Material: Brass, Broad, full and controlled open sound, Mature, defined...
4.9 Expert Rating
Masterwork 13" Resonant Hi-Hat - 13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Masterwork 13" Resonant Hi-Hat

13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$274
Masterwork 13" Resonant Hi-Hat, 13" Hi-HatThe Resonant series is hand-polished to give it its shiny surface and...
4.5 Expert Rating
Meinl 13" HCS Hi-Hat - 13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Meinl 13" HCS Hi-Hat

13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$88
Meinl 13" HCS Hi-Hat, Hi-hat, HCS Series, Size: 13", Beginners cymbal series, Combines quality and value, MS63 blend, A...
4.4 Expert Rating
Paiste 2002 Classic 13" Sound Edge HH - 13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Paiste 2002 Classic 13" Sound Edge HH

13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$428
Paiste 2002 Classic 13" Sound Edge HH, 13" hi-hat sound edge, Medium bright, full, brilliant hi-hat, Extreme,...
5 Expert Rating
Paiste PST3 13" Hi-Hat - 13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Paiste PST3 13" Hi-Hat

13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$97
Paiste PST3 13" Hi-Hat Cymbal, Hi-Hat, Size: 13", Paiste Sound Technology Series, Medium bright, clear, full sounding...
4.7 Expert Rating
Zildjian 13,7/14 K-Custom Session HiHat - 13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Zildjian 13,7/14 K-Custom Session HiHat

13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$637
Zildjian 13,7/14 K-Custom Session Hi-Hat, 13.7" / 14" Session Hi-Hats, Unique hi-hats, Modelled on the personal ideas...
4.5 Expert Rating
Meinl 13" Byzance Hi-Hat Medium - 13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Meinl 13" Byzance Hi-Hat Medium

13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$483
Meinl 13" Byzance Hi-Hat Medium, Hi-hat cymbal, Size 13", Traditional design, Medium hi-hat, Series: Byzance, Cymbals...
5 Expert Rating
Zildjian 13" A-Series New Beat Hi-Hat - 13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Zildjian 13" A-Series New Beat Hi-Hat

13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$439
Zildjian 13" A-Series New Beat Hi-Hat, Hi-Hat Cymbal, Size: 13", New beat model, Regular design, Processes all stock...
4.7 Expert Rating
Paiste 13" Signature Dark Hi-Hat - 13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Paiste 13" Signature Dark Hi-Hat

13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$593
Paiste 13" Signature Dark Hi-Hat, Dark Crisp Hi-Hat, Size: 13", Universally applicable, Soft, deep tone, Controlled...
4.9 Expert Rating
Zildjian 13" K-Series/A Dyno Beat HH - 13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Zildjian 13" K-Series/A Dyno Beat HH

13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$516
Zildjian 13" K-Series/A Dyno Beat HH, Combined Hi-Hat Cymbals, Size: 13", Traditional finish, Dyno Beat hi-hat...
4.6 Expert Rating
Zultan 13" Mellow Hi-Hat - 13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Zultan 13" Mellow Hi-Hat

13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$296
Zultan 13" Mellow Hi-Hat, Hi-Hat Cymbal, Size: 13", Mellow Series, Material: B20 bronze alloy, Reduces the cymbal...
4.9 Expert Rating
Istanbul Mehmet 13" Hi-Hat Sultan Series - 13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Istanbul Mehmet 13" Hi-Hat Sultan Series

13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$402
Istanbul Mehmet 13" Hi-Hat Sultan Series, 13" hi-hat cymbal, Sultan series, Sound: defined, dry, dark, very warm and...
4.5 Expert Rating
Zultan 13" Caz Hi-Hat - 13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Zultan 13" Caz Hi-Hat

13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$241
Zultan 13" Caz Hi-Hat, Hi-Hat cymbals, B20 Bronze, Hand-hammered, Deep, voluminous, clear, bright sound, Excellent mix...
4.6 Expert Rating
Zildjian 13" K-Series Hi-Hat - 13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Zildjian 13" K-Series Hi-Hat

13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$571
Zildjian 13" K-Series Hi-Hat, Hi-hat, From the K Series, Regular finish, Deep and full "chick" tone, Quick response,...
4.7 Expert Rating
Sabian 13" HHX Evolution Hi-Hat - 13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Sabian 13" HHX Evolution Hi-Hat

13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$604
Sabian 13" HHX Evolution Hi-Hat, Hi-Hat, Series: HHX, Size: 13", Evolution hi-hat, Brilliant finish, Bright and clear...
4.5 Expert Rating
Meinl 13" Byzance Extra Dry Hi-Hat - 13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Meinl 13" Byzance Extra Dry Hi-Hat

13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$494
Meinl 13" Byzance Extra Dry Hi-Hat, 13" Extra dry medium hi-hat, Extra dry (natural) finish, Very dry, earthy sound...
4.8 Expert Rating
Masterwork 13" Custom Hi-Hat - 13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Masterwork 13" Custom Hi-Hat

13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$219
Masterwork 13" Custom Hi-Hat, 13" hi-hatA considerable frequency range and a warm basic character with sensitive...
4.6 Expert Rating

About 13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

13-inch hi-hat cymbals offer a tighter, more controlled sound compared to larger sizes, making them a favorite for genres emphasizing intricate rhythms and precise footwork. They're ideal for drummers seeking a more articulate and responsive hi-hat response, providing a quicker 'chick' sound and a more focused sizzle. These smaller hi-hats are also frequently used in studio settings for their controlled dynamics.

Best For
Jazz funk R&B studio recording drummers prioritizing articulation smaller kits
What to Look For
Weight (thin medium heavy) alloy (brass bronze b8) bell size hole count sound profile (bright dark complex) stick compatibility

13" Hi-Hat Cymbals — Pros & Cons

PROS

  • Compact size allows for quicker, more precise footwork.
  • Offers a more focused and controlled 'chick' sound.
  • Often more responsive and sensitive to lighter playing.
  • Suitable for quieter environments and nuanced playing.

CONS

  • Less wash and overall volume compared to larger hi-hats.
  • Can be more challenging to achieve a loud, explosive sound.
  • May lack the complexity of larger hi-hats for some players.
  • Smaller bell can limit dynamic range and tonal possibilities.

Frequently Asked Questions About 13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

13” hi-hats provide a tighter, more controlled sound and quicker response, better suited for intricate rhythms and quieter playing.

Yes, brass alloys generally offer brighter tones, while bronze alloys tend to be darker and more complex, influencing overall character.

While they offer more precision, mastering their nuances requires careful control and a lighter touch due to their responsiveness.

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