A comprehensive guide and comparison of all Mini Hi-Hats. We have attempted to include all Hi-Hats up to 12 inches, complete with specifications and prices. (Where available) Descriptions are as per the manufacturers.
CRX Cymbals
10″ Classic Hi-Hats, natural, unlathed finish, dark, earthy sound. List: US$225, Street US$125
10″ Rock Hi-Hats, well-balanced, all-around sound. List: US$225, Street US$125
10″ Extreme Hi-Hats, bright, powerful and penetrating. List: US$225, Street US$125
Website: http://crxcymbals.com/
Bosphorus Cymbals
Bosphorus manufactures five different 12 inch Hi Hats. All have a street price of around US$270. The Traditional, Antique and Turk Series are all describes as “Dark, Crisp, Bright” while the Gold Series is described as “Bright, Crisp, Clean” No description is available for the New Orleans Series
Website: http://www.bosphoruscymbals.com.tr/
Dream Cymbals
Bliss 12″ Hi Hats, Solid chick, expressive cuts and warm dry presence, Street US$169
Website: http://www.dreamcymbals.com/
Istanbul Agop Cymbals
10″ Traditional Mini Hi-Hats, Fast and cutting tight stick response. List: US$440, Street US$240
12″ Turk Hi-Hats, Dark and dry. Tighter and more focused when closed. A dark wash when played open. List US$560, Street US$310
12″ 30th Anniversary Hi Hat, Paper thin. Low pitched and quiet. List US$700, Street US$380
12″ Traditional Mini Hi-Hats, Fast and cutting tight stick response. List US$560, Street US$310
Website: http://istanbulcymbals.com/
Meinl Cymbals
10″ Classics Mini Hat, B8 alloy, Bright overtones with lots of warmth. Penetrating open hi hat sound with a fat, cutting, chick sound. List US$ 240, Street US$130
10″ Candela Percussion Hihat, B20 alloy, A specially designed hi hat just for cajon players. Can be played by hand or with lighter sticks.The top is extremely thin for a fast, controlled response. Recommended for use with the MEINL Low Hat. List US$500, Street US$270
10″ Byzance Traditional Mini Hihat, B20 alloy, Fast, quick responsive hi hats with an energetic, controlled open sound and a defined, warm, cutting chick. List US$540 Street US$290
10″ Mb8 Mini Hat, B8 alloy, Small, aggressive pairing with lots of glassy overtones and an outstanding biting, sharp chick. Suitable as an auxiliary hihat. List US$540 Street US$250
Website: http://meinlcymbals.com/
Paiste
Signature Combo Crisp Hi Hat 12″, Warm, bright, crisp, rich, No price information available
PST X Swiss hats 10″, Warm, rough, fuzzy. Fairly narrow range, complex mix, No price information available
PST 8 Cajon Hats 12″, Bright, crisp. Narrow range, clean mix. List US$230, Street US$130
Website: http://www.paiste.com/
Saluda
Decadence Series 10″ Hi Hats, B20 alloy, Bright, Sparkly, Smooth, Energetic, Lively, Price US$140
Decadence Series 12″ Hi Hats, B20 alloy, Bright, Sparkly, Smooth, Energetic, Lively, Price US$150
Definitive Jazz Series 12″ Hi Hats, B20 alloy, Dark/Deep, Very Jazzy, Vintage Sounding, Price N/A
Diamond Series 10″ Hi Hats, B20 alloy, Dynamic, Complex, Full/Semi-Warm Toned, Price US$130
Diamond Series 12″ Hi Hats, B20 alloy, Dynamic, Complex, Full/Semi-Warm Toned, Price US$140
Earthworks Series 10″ Hi Hats, B20 alloy, Wide Open Sounding, Bright, Dynamic, Price US$130
Earthworks Series 12″ Hi Hats, B20 alloy, Wide Open Sounding, Bright, Dynamic, Price US$140
Glory Series 10″ Hi Hats, B20 alloy, Big, Full Sounding, Responsive, Complex, Price US$140
Glory Series 12″ Hi Hats, B20 alloy, Big, Full Sounding, Responsive, Complex, Price US$150
Mist X Series 10″ Hi Hats, B20 alloy, Excellent Clarity and Brightness, Cutting, Price US$130
Mist X Series 12″ Hi Hats, B20 alloy, Excellent Clarity and Brightness, Cutting, Price US$140
Nemesis Series 10″ Hi Hats, B20 alloy, Dynamic, Complex, Full/Semi-Warm Toned, Price US$130
Nemesis Series 12″ Hi Hats, B20 alloy, Dynamic, Complex, Full/Semi-Warm Toned, Price US$140
Tesla Series 10″ Hi Hats, B20 alloy, Explosive, Fast, Very Complex, Price US$140
Tesla Series 12″ Hi Hats, B20 alloy, Explosive, Fast, Very Complex, Price US$150
Website: http://saludacymbals.com/
Stagg
10″ SH Regular Medium HiHat, B20 alloy, Darker sound, matte finish, List US$170, Street us$100
12″ SH Regular Medium HiHat, B20 alloy, Darker sound, matte finish, List US$190, Street US$110
10″ DH Brilliant Medium HiHat, B20 alloy, Dynamic overtones, List US$350, Street US$200
12″ DH Brilliant Medium HiHat, B20 alloy, Dynamic overtones, List US$280, Street US$150
10″ Black Metal Rock Hi-Hat, B20 alloy, Dry, mid-scooped, List US$250, Street US$150
12″ Black Metal Rock Hi-Hat, B20 alloy, Dry, mid-scooped, List US$290, Street US$180
Website: http://www.staggmusic.com/
Soultone
10″ Custom Hi Hats, Hand-hammered, All around sound, List US$424, Street US$212
12″ Custom Hi Hats, Hand-hammered, All around sound, List US$472, Street US$236
10″ Custom Brilliant Hi Hats, Brighter, versatile, all around, List US$424, Street US$212
12″ Custom Brilliant Hi Hats, Brighter, versatile, all around, List US$472, Street US$236
12″ Custom Brilliant RA Hi Hats, Stick definition & Crashability List US$739, Street US$369
10″ Vintage Series Hi Hats, Darker, more traditional sound List US$424, Street US$212
12″ Vintage Series Hi Hats, Darker, more traditional sound List US$472, Street US$236
12″ Vintage Old School Hi Hats, Rich, dark signature sound, List US$541, Street US$271
10″ Gospel Series Hi hats, Faster attack, Bright sustained sound, List US$424, Street US$212
12″ Gospel Series Hi hats, Faster attack, Bright sustained sound, List US$472, Street US$236
10″ Extreme Series Hi Hats, Cutting sound, List US$424, Street US$212
12″ Extreme Series Hi Hats, Cutting sound, List US$472, Street US$236
12″ Natural Series Hi Hats, Faster attack, Bright sustained sound, List US$541, Street US$271
12″ Latin Series Hi Hats, Fast, bright, Exceptional bell “ping”, List US$541, Street US$271
Website: http://www.soultonecymbals.com/
UFIP
Class Series Brilliant Finish Hi-Hat 12″, B20 alloy, Fast and dynamic, warm and deep
Class Series Hi-Hat Low/Medium/High 10″ & 12″, B20 alloy, Powerful but controlled, glassy, brilliant, wide dynamic range
Natural Series Hi-Hat Medium/Low 12″, B20 alloy, Controlled, dark, rich and warm
Rough Series Hi Hat 12″, B20 alloy, Powerful, penetrating and controlled
No price information available for the North American market.
Website: http://en.ufip.it/
Zildjian
10″ ZHT MINI-HATS, WEIGHT: MEDIUM THIN TOP / MEDIUM BOTTOM, Tight, controlled sound. Pin-point definition. Clean, clear “chick”, List US$260, Street US$140
12″ A ZILDJIAN SPECIAL RECORDING HIHATS, WEIGHT: MEDIUM TOP / MEDIUM HEAVY BOTTOM, Tight, controlled sound. Pinpoint definition. Clean, clear, “chick”, List US$470, Street US$270
Website: http://zildjian.com/