From zenstat

The general rule of thumb for a 14" from that era would be...If it is more than 1000g then it is probably either a hat bottom or a marching/band cymbal. Marching/band cymbals make nice New Beat style bottoms. If it is less than 1000g then it could either be a top or a bottom from a pair of "matched" hats. Matched means the top and bottom of the pair are a similar weight, and contrasts with New Beat style where the bottom is distinctly heavier. Here is a by the decades overview of weights[img]http://black.net.nz/avedis/images/A14-top-by-bot.png[/img]from: http://black.net.nz/avedis/avedis-prices.html#14see also here for more on New Beats: http://black.net.nz/avedis/new-beats.html#NBtop

Such great info...thanks!