Zildjian A 15" New Beat Hi-hats
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Zildjian A 15" New Beat Hi-hats at a glance
Street price, new: UK: £320–£380 US: $380–$450 EU: €350–€420
- Alloy
- B20 cast bronze
- Diameter
- 15 inch
- Weight
- Medium top, heavy bottom
- Made in
- USA
- Notes
- The rock hi-hat standard since the 1960s
Specs as published by the maker at the time of writing; prices move, and the shop links are the live part.
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