Sabian 16" Artisan Elite Hats Hi Hat Cymbals #A1602EN - SALES REP SAMPLE

Product Description I bought this cymbal from my area sales rep. It is basically a new cymbal as it comes in the new packaging and it comes with the full new warranty from Sabian . I just can't sell it as new because it was carried as a sample by the sales rep. I doubt it was even removed from the package or test played and like I said it comes with the full warranty and I am an authorized Sabian dealer. The best part is that because it is a rep sample I can sell it way below the Minimum Advertised Price on these great cymbals so you will basically be getting a new cymbal at a used price. Tonally, drummers would not be far off the mark to consider Elite the “black sheep” of the Artisan family. Extensive multi-peen, high-density hammering is one of the factors that contribute to the Elite sound, resulting in tone that is lower-pitched and drier than other Artisan cymbals. The cup and profile is lower than 14” Elite hats, resulting drier, dirtier tone. They are also lighter than 14” Elite Hats, with a light top over a medium bottom. The feel is softer – but just enough to allow the surface to absorb stick without over-absorbing energy. The lathing delivers articulation that gets close to that of a raw cymbal while allowing the cymbal to open up to a degree, resulting in a very solid foot and contributing to their added complexity.Artisan Elite also differ from other Artisan cymbals in appearance. With un-lathed traces of surface revealing tin oxide and other imperfections, they will appeal to drummers who like dirt and blemishes on their cymbals − a look that’s perfectly coordinated with the dirt in the tone. Sabian Artisan cymbals have always been masterpieces, pushing forward the art of cymbal making while delivering old-world sound. Artisan Elite are the latest cymbals from Sabian to deliver on the Artisan promise.