Pure vintage tone with a touch of Sabian innovation. The Elite hats combine traditional complexity with modern methods to produce cutting tone while retaining the vibrant warmth and depth of the past. Multi-peen high-density hand hammering with unique lathing helps define the soft feel and complex tone of the Elites. The 14 Elite hats produce a dark and dirty tone thats drier and lower-pitch than regular Artisan hats. For drummers that prefer a raw unfinished look who want cymbals that intrigue attention for their blemished imperfections and complex sound. The dry sharp and warm tone make the Elite hats perfect for funk and jazz and powerful enough for a wide range of mainstream styles. Classic Construction The multi-peen and high-density hammering creates the distinction between the traditional Artisan cymbals and the Elite hats whilst the innovative lathing provides a unique appearance and sound. The complex tone is complemented by the classic Artisan cup and weight(medium-light top over a medium-heavy bottom) to make it continuously versatile and a premium choice for mainstream sounds. Artisan Elite cymbals also differ in appearance. The classic construction of the 14″ Sabian hats features a surface with imperfections such as tin oxide making it ideal for players who prefer a darker look to match the overall performance. Dark Tone Tonally Elite can be considered the Black Sheep of the Artisan family. The Artisan Elite Hats offer drummers a unique performance consisting of a lower-pitched drier sound that equates to an overall deeper and darker 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. Features Dark and dirty tone with a drier sound than regular Artisans Traditional Artisan cup profile and weight deliver more control for more mainstream sounds Unique lathing delivers mix of open tone and dry articulation Specifications Style: Masterpiece Sound: Dark Metal: B20 Diameter: 14