13” Dark Lord Paper Thin Hi-Hat Top
13” Dark Lord Paper Thin Hi-Hat Top
The 13” Dark Lord Paper Thin Hi-Hat Top is a handmade Turkish hi-hat top cymbal with a very light paper-thin feel, fast response and wide-open decay.
The Dark Lord line takes Leon’s dark cymbal character into a deeper, drier and more controlled direction, with strong personality and a focused handmade feel.
Each Leon cymbal is individually shaped, hammered, lathed and voiced by hand in Istanbul using premium B20+ bronze. Final weight and visual details may vary slightly within the target character of the model.
Usually ready to ship in 2–4 weeks. Production time is separate from shipping time.
Sound Profile
13” Dark Lord Paper Thin Hi-Hat Top is a handmade Turkish hi-hat top with very light feel, fast response and wide-open decay, designed for pairing flexibility and expressive articulation. Deep, dark and powerful handmade cymbal voice with strong character, complex overtones and wide dynamic response.
Weight & Feel
Weight class: Paper Thin
Typical weight range: Exact weight varies by individual top/bottom cymbal.
Recommended For
Dark jazz, fusion, modern rock, experimental music, studio. Especially useful for hi-hat pairing and custom top/bottom matching.
Production & Shipping
Usually ready to ship in 2–4 weeks. Production time is separate from shipping time. Shipping costs, duties and taxes may vary by country.
Craftsmanship
Each Leon cymbal is individually shaped, hammered, lathed and voiced by hand in Istanbul using premium B20+ bronze. Small variations in weight, look and tone are part of the character of a handmade instrument.