Detail 01
14 inch
The standard hi-hat size. Balanced between stick definition and volume, and fits any standard hi-hat stand.
Product detailSKU #1274115039187
PaistePST 3 Hi-Hats 14 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Entry-level 14" hi-hats from Paiste's budget brass line. For a first kit, a practice room, or a spare pair you won't worry about.
Strong match
Who this is for
- First acoustic kit where stock hats sound thin
- Practice space or school kit that takes daily abuse
- Backup pair for gigs where gear gets handled roughly
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Recording sessions needing complex, layered stick sound
- Jazz or light dynamic playing wanting a delicate chick
- Drummers already on hand-hammered bronze hats
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
PST 3 line
Paiste's most affordable tier. Machine-made brass rather than bronze, so the sound is brighter and less complex.
Detail 03
Brass alloy
Cuts through with a bright, direct tone. Less shimmer and fewer overtones than B8 or B20 bronze cymbals.
Detail 04
Sold as a pair
Top and bottom included, matched from the factory. No need to buy a second cymbal.
Detail 05
Price around $130
Puts a matched pair in reach at roughly what one mid-tier cymbal costs.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Hi-hat stand and clutch are not included
- 02Brass shows scratches and stick marks faster than bronze
- 03Check your stand's clutch fits before mounting the top hat
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Are these loud enough for a band?
Yes for rehearsal and small rooms. Brass is bright and cuts, though it lacks the projection and body of heavier bronze hats in a loud stage mix.
02Can I use just the top as a crash?
You can, but hi-hat tops are made to be struck on the edge in pairs. Used alone the sound is short and thin compared to an actual crash.
03Will these fit my hi-hat stand?
Yes. 14 inch is the standard size and these use standard center holes, so any conventional hi-hat stand and clutch will work.
04How do these compare to the PST 5 or PST 7?
PST 3 is the entry tier in the PST family. The higher PST numbers step up in alloy and finishing, which adds warmth and complexity.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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