Sabian 13" B8X Hi-Hat
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Sabian
13" B8X Hi-Hat
Product Info
Article Number:
363280
Brand:
Sabian
Model:
13" B8X Hi-Hat
Category:
13" Hi-Hat Cymbals
Price:
$273.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Sabian B8X 13-inch hi-hats are a solid choice for gigging musicians on a budget. They offer a surprisingly full sound for their price point, and the smaller size makes them really responsive for funk, jazz, and more nuanced playing – a great upgrade from entry-level cymbals.
Product Description
- Sabian 13" B8X Hi-Hat
- Hi-hat cymbal
- Size: 13"
- Strength: medium
- B8X series
- Alloy: B8 bronze
- Natural finish
- Hammered bell
- Stronger twilight
- Warm and complex sound
- Successor to the popular Sabian B8 series
PROS
- • B8 bronze alloy delivers a surprisingly warm, responsive tone.
- • Hammered bell adds a touch of complexity and shimmer.
- • 13-inch size provides a tighter, more controlled feel.
- • Stronger twilight zone enhances stick definition and articulation.
CONS
- • B8 bronze isn't as durable as higher-end alloys; prone to cracking.
- • The 'warm' sound might lack the bright sizzle some players desire.
- • Limited dynamic range compared to more expensive hi-hats.
Product Video
Key Features
Size
13 in
Material
B8 bronze
Finish
Natural
Sound Character
Warm, complex, defined
Top/Bottom Weight
Medium
Weight
Medium-Heavy
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Frequently Asked Questions
The B8X is a refinement; expect slightly improved projection and a more focused sound, though the core character remains very similar.
While they'll work, their warmer tone and medium weight won't provide the aggressive, cutting sound often needed for those genres; they'll sound somewhat subdued.
Yes, the natural finish will darken and develop a patina with use, though the B8 bronze will patina differently than higher-end bronze alloys.
