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Zildjian's K Sweet 16" Hi-Hats offer musicians a bold new voice in the iconic K Series. These hi-hats blend vintage warmth and sensitivity with modern darkness and projection. Featuring a thin, responsive top cymbal and an extra-heavy bottom cymbal, the K Sweet Hi-Hats produce a wide range of tones from subtle, breathy chick sounds to loud, cutting crashes. Their unlathed bells add penetrating overtones and allow the hi-hats to open with a roaring wash. Handcrafted in the USA from Zildjian's proprietary B20 bronze alloy, which provides unparalleled musicality and tonal complexity, the K Sweet Hi-Hats are perfectly suited for drummers looking to expand their sonic palette.

Thin Top Cymbal Responds to Your Every Touch

The K Sweet Hi-Hats' thin top cymbal is highly sensitive, reacting instantly to variations in technique and touch. Foot-splashes shimmer and decay musically. Gentle taps elicit soft, breathy chick sounds. When played with force, the top cymbal cuts through with a loud, metallic crash. This responsiveness allows drummers to coax a wide range of tones from the hi-hats and use them expressively.

Extra-Heavy Bottom Cymbal Provides Solid Foundation

Beneath the responsive top cymbal lies an extra-heavy bottom cymbal that provides a sturdy foundation for complex, musical hi-hat work. Its weight gives foot chicks and splashes a full, resonant tone with rich overtones and a long, even decay. When the hi-hats are partially or fully opened, the bottom cymbal contributes a roaring wash that can cut through a mix. This balance of light and heavy, thin and thick provides versatility and tonal depth.

Unlathed Bells Add Distinctive Voice

The K Sweet Hi-Hats feature unlathed bells that produce penetrating overtones with a hint of raw trashiness. When the hi-hats are played open, the unlathed bells allow their sound to spread and provide musical chaos. When closed, the unlathed bells enrich normal chick sounds with zingy overtones and a subtle roughness around the edges. Overall, the unlathed bells give the K Sweet Hi-Hats a distinctive voice that blends dark, sweet and complex tones.

Handcrafted in the USA from Legendary B20 Bronze

Like all Zildjian cymbals, the K Sweet Hi-Hats are handcrafted in the USA using a secret bronze alloy that Zildjian has refined for nearly 400 years. This proprietary B20 bronze provides an ideal blend of warmth, shimmer, and musicality. Its variety of tonal colors allows drummers to find their own unique sound within the voice of the K Sweet Hi-Hats.

Zildjian K Sweet Hi-Hats 15 in. Bottom
Zildjian K Sweet Hi-Hats 15 in. Bottom
Zildjian K Sweet Hi-Hats 15 in. Bottom

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  • Extensive K hammering
  • Thin top, extra heavy bottom and unlathed bells
  • Dark sound with a solid chick sound and full wash
  • Made in U.S.A.

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Sizes and Purpose
  • Quantity: 1
  • Type: Hi-hat(s)
  • Sizes (in): Multiple
Construction
  • Material: Cast alloy
  • Hammering: Machine
  • Lathing: Partial
  • Cymbal weight: Thin
  • Bell: Standard
Other
  • Finish: Traditional
  • Country of origin: United States
  • Added value: No

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Avedis Zildjian Company Warranty Statement

As of October 1, 2009, all Zildjian Cymbals are guaranteed against manufacturer's defects for two (2) years from the date of original purchase.
For warranty claims outside the U.S., contact your local Zildjian distributor. Click here for the international distributor locator.
Warranty Process
Cymbals that show factory defects within two years of their original purchase are eligible for examination at our factory. Zildjian experts will evaluate the damage and issue a replacement cymbal, unless it appears the damage is related to improper use or care.

If you believe your cymbal has a factory defect:
1. Contact Zildjian to obtain a Return Authorization number (RA#), via telephone: 781-871-2200.
2. Indicate the location of the damage on the cymbal with a piece of tape.
3. Make a photocopy of your original numbered and dated sales receipt.
4. Carefully package your cymbal. Include your RA# and the photocopy of your sales receipt in the box.
5. Ship the package to:
Avedis Zildjian Company
RA#
22 Longwater Drive
Norwell, MA 02061

A Cymbal will not be replaced if:
1. It has been misplayed, dropped, played with excessive force or treated abusively.
2. The center hole is worn due to improper stand set-up or abusive play.
3. The cymbal was bought second-hand or used in a lease program.
4. The cymbal has previously been replaced by Zildjian.
5. More than two years have passed since the cymbal was purchased.

Warranty Notes:
• Cost of shipping a damaged cymbal to Zildjian is the customers responsibility.
• Factory evaluations take approximately 4 - 6 weeks.
• Cymbals that do not meet the warranty guidelines will be returned to customer.
• Cost of shipping a replacement or damaged cymbal back to the customer will be covered by Zildjian.

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This line of cymbals is quite appropriately named

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  1. Small Venues3
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  3. Jazz Clubs2
  4. Accompaniment1
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  2. Bright Sound2
  3. Explosive Attack1
  4. Nice wash1
  5. Versatile1

Reviewed by 6 customers

  • Love my new Hi-Hats

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted3 years ago

    byBilly

    fromSt Louis, MO

    I love the size and response of these hats. Good as is and pairs well with my other hi hats.

  • This line of cymbals is quite appropriately named

    5

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    submitted4 years ago

    byHiltop Drum Studio

    fromBarre, VT

    I have a lot of Zildjian cymbals in my studio collection and recently added the K Sweet Cymbal pack with 15" hats, 17" crash, 19" crash and 21" ride. I compared the Sweet hi hats to a pair of 15" K Light Hats which are great for any style of recording in their own right. The Sweet hats have more chick with the foot operation, more of a defined stick sound and due to the heavier bottom cymbal and thinner top cymbal they have a slightly louder and higher-pitched attack when played open than the Light hats. These hi hats are exactly what I needed for recordings that require a bit more presence from the hi hats but don't want as much presence as traditional A Custom or K hi hats. This product is the result of great R&D. Thank you Zildjian!

  • It's true, bigger is better!

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    bySlickster

    fromLong Island, NY

    Used in many different styles of music and sat Oy d great in all. Very responsive and sensitive for use in many musical settings. Great "sloshy" sound when you want it.

  • Versatile hi-hats with a very focused sound

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byEd

    fromDallas, TX

    Love the sound of these K Sweet hi-hats. This is the sounds I have had in my head. Covers all the bases, good 'chick' sound, good stick articulation, not too dark, edgy enough, good for just about any type of music. Only complaint is with the unlathed bell, there is a little bit of a high pitched overtone that can get a little overwhelming.

  • Yes, I would buy this again

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byGregorio

    fromLouisville Kentucky

    The Zildjian Sweet K hi hats are incredible. Great purchase and the staff at Guitar Center were very helpful

  • My favorite hi hats I've owned and played. Attack AND wash.

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted7 years ago

    byBrad

    fromundisclosed

    I bought and tried the 15" k light hats because I heard they were so awesome. But I hit hard, and play loud rock music and I needed something with the low frequencies to help our vocals cut through but I wanted some 15" Ks with a little more attack. I honestly love these hi hats more than any other Zildjian hats that I've ever owned. If you're wanting attack, great wash, lower frequency hats, and don't like the smaller 14s then get these. They are the best. Promise you'll love them.

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  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byMichael

    fromundisclosed

    Is it a pair, or just the top hat?

    Is it a pair, or just the top hat?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    Top and bottom.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byPatrick

    fromPhiladelphia PA

    What size are these?

    What size are these?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    We have 14, 15 and 16 inch available.