14” Swing Hat
Custom Shop
14” Swing Hat
- Handmade in Istanbul, Turkey
- Premium B20+ bronze
- Worldwide shipping
Preparation time is separate from shipping transit time.
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About This Cymbal
The 14” Swing Hat is a handmade Turkish hi-hat pair. Swing Hat is built for warm, responsive hi-hat playing with a classic jazz feel and controlled articulation.
The Custom Shop is Leon’s special production area for distinctive models, extended concepts and cymbals built around more specific sound targets.
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 Character
- Dark
- Dry
- Complex
- Controlled
14” Swing Hat is a handmade Turkish hi-hat pair with handmade response and musical sustain, articulate stick response and defined foot chick. Expressive hi-hat voice with warm chick, soft articulation and a vintage jazz-oriented response.
Specifications
Sound & Craft
Typical weight range
Top and bottom weights vary by handmade production.
Product type
Hi-Hat Cymbals
Recommended for
Custom setups, advanced drummers, boutique studio work, expressive live performance. Especially useful for groove, foot work and tight articulation.
Craftsmanship
Every Leon cymbal is individually shaped, hammered, lathed and voiced by hand. Small variations in weight, appearance and tone are part of its individual character.
- Hand hammered
- Handmade in Istanbul, Turkey
- Premium B20+ bronze
- Individually shaped and voiced
- Natural handmade variation
Sound library
Hear This Cymbal
Hear how the Dark Turk line sounds in this reference recording.
Cymbal line
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