{"product_id":"vintage-1980s-sabian-pre-aa-14-rock-hi-hat-cymbals-1300g-1400g","title":"VINTAGE 1980s Sabian Pre-AA 14\" Rock Hi-Hat Cymbals, 1300g\/1400g","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese vintage Sabian 14-inch Rock Hi-Hats date from the company’s early pre-AA era and have the heavier weight and substantial feel associated with rock-oriented cymbals of the period. At approximately 1300g over 1400g, this is a notably stout pair with the mass to deliver strong stick definition and a firm, authoritative closed sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy 14-inch pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e weighs approximately 1300g for the top and 1400g for the bottom, giving the set a solid, powerful feel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEarly pre-AA production\u003c\/strong\u003e reflects Sabian’s 1980s-era cymbal manufacturing before the later AA branding became standardized.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRock-oriented response\u003c\/strong\u003e favors strong projection, pronounced chick, and clear stick articulation over a lighter, more delicate hi-hat character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide traditional lathing\u003c\/strong\u003e gives the cymbals the visual character associated with many early Sabian and older professional cymbal designs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eC+ condition. Shows normal wear and patina for cymbals of this age, and the painted logos are mostly worn away from years of playing, which is typical. No cracks or keyholing are present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA great fit for a player looking for a heavy, old-school pair of Sabian hats with plenty of projection, character, and genuine 1980s wear.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCool gear at a great price, backed by our meticulous care.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sabian","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51325622714591,"sku":"210000032378","price":168.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0878\/2330\/files\/klfr74zjvtrseieucpin.jpg?v=1788448293","url":"https:\/\/www.dirtcheep.com\/products\/vintage-1980s-sabian-pre-aa-14-rock-hi-hat-cymbals-1300g-1400g","provider":"Dirt Cheep","version":"1.0","type":"link"}