Alchemist Hi Hats

Alchemist Hi Hats: Dark Warmth, Sensitive Articulation

Inspired by the vintage cymbals of 1930s Constantinople, the Alchemist Hi Hats by Parşömen Cymbals pair sweet, dry warmth with dark tonal colors and a silky shimmer. Hand-hammered in Turkey from B20 bronze, their partially lathed construction supports a controlled, unobtrusive voice for nuanced jazz playing.

Focused, woody stick articulation sits above a complex, balanced wash. Their sensitive response reveals changes in touch and stick choice, letting you shape the attack and tonal texture of each phrase. Stronger accents open easily into a broad, warm bloom with medium sustain, adding expression without overpowering the groove.

• Tone: Sweet and dry, with dark warmth and silky shimmer.
• Definition: Articulate stick sound that responds distinctly to stick choice.
• Character: Controlled, sensitive, and unobtrusive.
• Accent response: Easy opening with medium sustain.
• Construction: Partial lathing; B20 bronze, hand-hammered in Turkey.
• Available sizes: 14, 15, and 16 inches.
• Ideal for: Jazz and nuanced dynamic phrasing.