Sound Catalog 2009

WHAT’S YOUR SOUND? Cymbal and Sound Guide 2009

WE PLAY SABIANBECAUSE SOUND MATTERS.

New Sounds 2009

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YAEL • ROY MAYORGA Stone Sour • RAY LUZIER Korn

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WHAT’S NEW?This year the SABIAN Vault Team has designed a selection of new models

that highlight the ever-evolving progression of SABIAN cymbal

making. When we introduced the concept of innovative sound design with AAX, HHX, Vault and others, we

evolved the Vintage sounds of our traditional AA and HH series into

Modern sounds for today’s music. With these new models that

innovation continues.

AAX X-Plosion Fast Crash Pg. 11

Our innovative X-Plosion Crash raised the power potential

for thinner cymbals. This extra-thin X-Plosion Fast Crash is

even faster and punchier, for more power at an even fuller

range of dynamics.

Extra Thin (14", 15", 16", 17", 18", 19")

AAX X-Plosion Splash Pg. 11

Super-fast, bright and cutting, this odd-sized power splash

delivers the right degree of speed, cut and sustain to ensure

it slices through any style of music.

Extra Thin (11")

AAX Memphis Ride

A dry stick response, controlled wash, cutting bell, and

crashable edge make this a very versatile model. With its

raw, line-lathed top this is a unique looking cymbal… but

it’s the sound that will grab you.

Medium Light (21")

Pg. 10HHX Raw Bell Dry Ride Pg. 7

Darkness takes on a new meaning! Play simmering strokes

across the bow, cutting grooves on the unlathed bell, or slap

the edge for accents. With its ‘Tone Projection’ design shooting

darkness through any music, this is the ideal mix of complexity

and clarity in a ride that is ideal for virtually any music.

Medium Heavy (21")

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MODERN INNOVATIONS designed for today.

AAX Raw Bell Dry Ride Pg. 10

The innovative AAX ‘Dynamic Focus’ design of this Raw Bell

Dry Ride model delivers bright, crystal clear sticking at all

volumes – low to loud – and puts out a solid, hard-hitting

bright punch when played on the raw, unlathed bell.

Medium Heavy (21")

TONY ROYSTER JR.Independent: Jay-Z

FRONT COVER:

JOJO MAYER

HARVEY MASON Fourplay

CORA COLEMAN-DUNHAM Prince

DAVE WECKL

TERRY BOZZIO

VINNIE PAUL HELLYEAH

MoRE SIZES

15" APX Solid Hats

With its ‘High-Decibel’

design, this 15" pairing

delivers intensely powerful

volume to cut through the

hardest Rock and Metal. Pg. 13

11" Alu Bell Pg. 33

The bright Alu Bell

sound is a great

addition to every drum

or percussion set-up.Vault Artisan

Traditional Symphonic Pg. 33

Centuries old high-density hand hammering

techniques coupled with a touch of

innovative enhancement ensures the

dark, musically complex tones sought by

percussionists with the world’s leading

orchestras. Dynamically sensitive and highly

musical, Vault Artisan Traditional Symphonic

is the new voice in orchestral hand cymbals.

Medium Light (16", 17", 18", 19", 20")

Medium Heavy (16", 17", 18", 19", 20")

Vault Artisan Crash Pg. 29

Wonderfully dark and tonally

complex, the Artisan Crash is

intensively hand hammered in

traditional high-density style,

with the added touch of

innovation, giving this – and all

Artisan models – a personalized

voice rich with tone.

Thin/Extra-Thin (16", 18")

Vault Radia Nano Hats Pg. 29

Micro sized with a mini-bell top and flat bottom, this latest Terry

Bozzio-inspired Vault design is a wicked pairing for playing grooves

or fills in main or X-hat positions.

Medium Top/ Heavy Bottom (7", 9")

Vault Artisan Hats Pg. 29

This crisp, dynamic pairing is all about traditional tone created by a

combination of high-density hand hammering and a touch of innovation.

Medium Top/Heavy Bottom (13", 14", 15")

CREATIVE IDEAS from the SABIAN Vault.

Vault Artisan

Traditional Symphonic Pg. 33

Centuries old high-density hand hammering

techniques coupled with a touch of

innovative enhancement ensures the

dark, musically complex tones sought by

percussionists with the world’s leading

orchestras. Dynamically sensitive and highly

musical, Vault Artisan Traditional Symphonic

is the new voice in orchestral hand cymbals.

Medium Light (16", 17", 18", 19", 20")

Medium Heavy (16", 17", 18", 19", 20")

Vault Artisan Crash Pg. 29

Wonderfully dark and tonally

complex, the Artisan Crash is

intensively hand hammered in

traditional high-density style,

with the added touch of

innovation, giving this – and all

Artisan models – a personalized

voice rich with tone.

Thin/Extra-Thin (16", 18")

Vault Radia Nano Hats Pg. 29

Micro sized with a mini-bell top and flat bottom, this latest Terry

Bozzio-inspired Vault design is a wicked pairing for playing grooves

or fills in main or X-hat positions.

Medium Top/ Heavy Bottom (7", 9")

Vault Artisan Hats Pg. 29

This crisp, dynamic pairing is all about traditional tone created by a

combination of high-density hand hammering and a touch of innovation.

Medium Top/Heavy Bottom (13", 14", 15")

CREATIVE IDEAS from the SABIAN Vault.

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WHAT’S YOUR SOUND?

VINTAGE BRIGHTFull, bright response is loaded with vintage tone in a selection of models for all styles.

VINTAGE DARKDark, musically rich and complex vintage tone in traditionally hand hammered cymbals.

Modern Sounds at their most innovative.

VintageSounds at their most traditional.

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MODERN BRIGHTPure, shimmering brightness with innovative ‘Dynamic Focus’ at all volumes.

MODERN DARKSimmering hot, dark tone with ‘Tone Projection’ design maximizing effectiveness.

MODERN CUTSuper bright, intense, cutting sounds designed to penetrate the loudest music.

MODERN VALUEBright, musical sounds for all styles without the pro price.

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LeAD PhoTogrAPherS – Andrew McNaughtan, Neil Zlozower oTher PhoTogrAPherS – eckie, Kevin estrada, Tom Kerr, Marc Xavier Leblanc

UNIQUEA collection of uniquely different sounds inspired by today’s players and the music they play.

BRIGHTThe ideal first step into bronze cymbals.

BRILLIANT VALUEA full range of focused, cutting sounds in Brilliant Finish.

POWERFULPowerful, bright and musical sounds for discerning drummers.

CreativeDaring and unique sound design.

Bronze Beginnings

Your introduction to great cymbals.

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ProDuCT PhoTogrAPherS – David Corkum, Andrew herygers, Marty Melanson

hhX Chinese

Modern Dark

hhX X-Treme Crash hhX Legacy ride

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with ‘Tone Projection’

An innovative ‘Tone Projection’ design makes this the ultimate ‘dark’ sound.hot, simmering darkness is the sound of hhX. With its ‘Tone Projection’ design, this ‘Modern Dark’ cymbal shoots its tone through the music around it. Darker, dryer, dirtier, funkier... only hhX delivers darkness with such efficiency.

hhX evolution o-Zone Crash hhX Manhattan Jazz ride hhX X-Celerator hats

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FiNiSh: hhX - Natural or Brilliant eVoLuTioN - Brilliant only LegACY - Natural onlyPiTCh: Mid to low

WE PLAY MODERN DARK.

Nir Z Sessions: John Mayer/Chris Cornell • ToMAS hAAKe Meshuggah • MiKe PorTNoY Dream Theater • roDNeY hoWArD Avril Lavigne

The hot simmer of HHX is a modern take on the vintage darkness found in traditional hand hammered cymbals. With its ‘Tone Projection’ design HHX is the ultimate dark cymbal for today’s music.

What is Tone Projection? Many traditional dark cymbals generate tone but they don’t project it effectively enough to be heard through much of today's music. The innovative ‘Tone Projection’ design of hhX shoots the simmering darkness of these cymbals through any music.

Killer CrashThe X-Treme Crash

With a wicked combination of high-speed response, tonal agitation, and a darkness that simmers with heat, the HHX X-Treme Crash is about as funky as a cymbal can get. Deep, dark, and dangerous, this cymbal is tonally hot beyond belief.

Modern Dark

Killer CrashThe Evolution O-Zone Crash

With an exclusive multi-hole design accelerating its response rate, darkening its tone, and boosting agitation in its sound, the HHX Evolution

O-Zone delivers like a dark and dirty chinese/crash.

“As soon as I heard some great players getting wonderful sounds with HHX, I knew my Evolution and Legacy cymbals had to be

part of this series. Nothing else comes close to delivering a dark, vintage sound in cymbals designed for todays' modern players.”

DAVe WeCKL The Dave Weckl Band

“HHX with ‘Tone Projection’ and AAX with ‘Dynamic Focus’ are great examples of how SABIAN has taken traditional sounds and reinvented them in cymbals designed for today.”

MiKe PorTNoY Dream Theater

Rides

MANhATTAN JAZZ riDe(Medium-Thin)

A subtle but simmering blend of traditional tone in this highly responsive model lets you dig in.

20" 12085XN 22" 12285XN

PoWer riDe(heavy)

Stroke clarity and warm tone combine with a strong bell, for power, musicality and versatility.

20" 12014XN

STAge riDe(Medium)

Simmering tone, crisp stroke responses, controlled spread, with raw, hammered bell.

20" 12012XN

grooVe riDe(Medium)

A funky blend of definition and tone in a cymbal with simmering sound and feel.

21" 12189XN

rAW BeLL DrY riDe (Medium-heavy)

A classic SABiAN design, the rBDr puts out crisp sticking wherever your stick lands, from bow to unlathed bell. A hot, dark, simmering sound for all styles.

21" 12172XN

LegACY riDe(Medium-Thin)

This light, crashable model delivers stick definition, wash, and darkness with an unlathed ‘control band’ limiting spread.

20" 12010XLN 21" 12110XLN

LegACY o-ZoNe riDe(Medium-Thin)

A unique 5-hole design lightens weight and increases response rate, for dark, dirty bite.

20" 1200ZXLN

LegACY heAVY riDe(Medium)

Stick articulation remains semi-dry and crisp over a cushion of warm tone.

22" 12233XLN

eVoLuTioN riDe(Medium-Thin)

Crisp attack and warm undertones combine in a shimmering ride with crash capabilty.

20" 12012XeB

cRashesSTuDio CrASh(Thin)

Thin design for fast and full accents loaded with a bright tone that shimmers.

14" 11406XN 17" 11706XN 15" 11506XN 18" 11806XN 16" 11606XN MANhATTAN JAZZ CrASh(Thin)

An explosive shot of simmering tone, with punchy crash/ride potential. raw and dirty.

16" 11691XN 18" 11891XN

X-TreMe CrASh(Thin)

A blend of dark and funky thin crash explosion with the raw attack of a chinese cymbal.

16" 11692XN 18" 11892XN 17" 11792XN 19" 11992XN

STAge CrASh(Medium)

Medium weight boosts volume for solid attack and full-bodied, warm, penetrating response.

16" 11608XN 18" 11808XN 17" 11708XN

PoWer CrASh(Medium-heavy)

Solid attack explodes with a rich burst of penetrating power.

16" 11609XN 18" 11809XN

X-PLoSioN CrASh(Medium-Thin)

Simmering, dark tones boosted by explosive power deliver a toneful explosion.

14" 11487XB 18" 11887XB15" 11587XB 19" 11987XB16" 11687XB 20" 12087XB17" 11787XB

LegACY CrASh(Thin)

With its dark response, this highly responsive model can play loudly but is always musical.

17" 11706XLN 18" 11806XLN

eVoLuTioN o-ZoNe CrASh (Thin)

Perforated by 2" holes, this innovative crash delivers raw, dark and dirty bite.

16" 11600XeB 20" 12000XeB 18" 11800XeB

eVoLuTioN eFFeKS CrASh(extra-Thin)

Simply touch to activate this hand- or stick-playable extra-thin model with the finger-friendly, down-turned edge.

17" 11711XeB

eVoLuTioN CrASh(Thin)

The warm, explosive response is fast and shimmering, for increased cut and projection.

16" 11606XeB 18" 11806XeB 17" 11706XeB

haTs

grooVe hATS(Medium Top/heavy Bottom)

Funky feel and simmering blend of retro tone and crisp definition is ideal for grooving.

13" 11389XN 15" 11589XN14" 11489XN

STAge hATS(Medium Top/heavy Bottom)

Bright, crisp response is highly versatile, with clean sticking when closed, and a solid wash of sound when open.

13" 11302XN 14" 11402XN

MANhATTAN JAZZ hATS(Light Top/Medium Bottom)

With increased sensitivity and response, this pairing combines hot, low undertones and ‘Tone Projection’ highs for simmering articulation.

13" 11393XN 14" 11493XN

PoWer hATS( Medium-heavy Top/heavy Bottom)

Tight stick response, crisp pedal-chick, and loud volume add up to a punchy pairing with powerful penetration.

14" 11403XN

X-CeLerATor hATS(Medium Top/heavy Bottom)

With an ‘Air Wave’ bottom eliminating airlock and boosting articulation and crispness, this pairing delivers simmering sounds at all volumes.

13" 11302XL 15" 11502XL14" 11402XL

LegACY hATS(Light Top/heavy Bottom)

Very responsive pairing delivers clean, crisp stick articulation and solid pedal ‘chick’, with warm, tonal color.

14" 11402XLN

eVoLuTioN hATS(Medium Top/heavy Bottom)

With its touch-sensitive response, this pairing delivers a glassy, shimmering response, and projects even the busiest sticking with crisp clarity.

13" 11302XeB 14" 11402XeB

sPLashes

SPLASh(Thin)

Fast, biting, and colorful with a punchy attack and rapid decay rate for increased bite.

10" 11005XN 12" 11205XN

LegACY SPLASh(Thin)

glassy and biting in a musically deep and dark sense, this punchy model is fast.

10" 11005XLN 12" 11205XLN

eVoLuTioN SPLASh(extra -Thin)

highly responsive model has bright, fast and penetrating projection.

7" 10705XeB 12" 11205XeB 10" 11005XeB

chiNese

ChiNeSe(Thin)

A fiery combination of tonal heat and raw aggression, for biting attack with a furiously fast and funky feel.

18" 11816XN 20" 12016XN

eVoLuTioN MiNi-ChiNeSe(Thin)

A small, funky sounding model with dark-edged bite, this model is ideal on its own or stacked atop another cymbal.

14" 11416XeB

BOX seTs

hhX cymbals are also available in ‘Sonically Matched’ sets selected for optimum performance compatibility by the specialists in the SABiAN Vault.

hhX PerForMANCe SeT

14" Stage hats 16" Stage Crash 20" Stage ride

15005XN

hhX eFFeCTS PACK

10" Splash 18" Chinese Free DVD and Towel

15005eXN

hhX eVoLuTioN PerForMANCe SeT

14" evolution hats 16" evolution Crash 20" evolution ride

15005XeB

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NEW

Modern BrightModern Bright

Innovative ‘Dynamic Focus’ design delivers the ultimate modern bright sound.With its ‘Dynamic Focus’ design ensuring total response accuracy and modern bright, shimmering sounds at all volume levels, AAX gives you control in any style of music. Touch it… thrash it. only AAX delivers such consistently crisp, clear responses.

AAX el Sabor Picante hand Crash AAX o-Zone CrashAAX Fusion hats

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with ‘Dynamic Focus’

Modern BrightWE PLAY MODERN BRIGHT.

AAX X-Plosion Crash AAX X-Treme Chinese AAX X-Celerator hats

KENNY LIVINGSTON • RAY LUZIER • DANIEL ADAIR • XAVIER MURIEL • ROY MAYORGANickelbackKorn Buckcherry Stone SourSugarcult

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FiNiSh: Natural or BrilliantPiTCh: Mid to high

The first ‘modern’ cymbal concept designed in B20 ‘cast’ bronze, AAX delivers brightness like no other cymbal, with its innovative ‘Dynamic Focus’ eliminating distortion and projecting pure sounds at every volume.

What is ‘Dynamic Focus’? This innovative design eliminates volume threshold and distortion, so the cymbals respond accurately and clearly at every volume, making them ideal for recording and live performance.

DereK grANT Alkaline Trio

Modern Bright

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Rides

STuDio riDe (Medium-Thin)

Soft feel and full response, with a readily-activated wash of shimmering tone complementing overall sound.

20" 22010X

STAge riDe (Medium)

The ultimate balance of bright stick definition, pure tone, and a controllable amount of wash make this a highly effective and versatile model.

20" 22012X 21" 22112X

DrY riDe (Medium-heavy)

Fast response is free of overtones, for bright, tight sticking and clean, clear definition.

20" 22035X

rAW BeLL DrY riDe (Medium-heavy )

A ride for every style, this rBDr delivers bright, crystal clear sticking at all volumes – low to loud – and solid bright punch when played on the raw, unlathed bell.

21" 22172X

MeTAL riDe (extra-heavy)

extremely bright, dry and well-defined ride and bell responses. The ultimate for getting your sticking heard.

20" 22014X 22" 22214X

MeMPhiS riDe (Medium-Light )

With its raw surface cut with single-line lathing, this versatile model responds with a dry stick sound, controlled wash, a raw and cutting bell, and a crashable edge.

21" 221101X

NEW

NEW

Killer CrashO–Zone Crash

With its innovative multi-hole design, the O-Zone combines raw, agitated tone with explosive crash power, making this a killer crash for every drummer and percussionist.

cRashes

STuDio CrASh (Thin)

Thin design and small bell for quick response, tonally full, glassy, and shimmering accents.

13" 21306X 17" 21706X 14" 21406X 18" 21806X 15" 21506X 19" 21906X 16" 21606X 20" 22006X

DArK CrASh (Thin)

Dramatically dark and dry, this moody cymbal creates a definite presence.

14" 21468X 18" 21868X 15" 21568X 19" 21968X 16" 21668X 20" 22068X 17" 21768X

o-ZoNe CrASh (Thin)

With a bright, shimmering sound and a multi-holed design increasing the agitation in its tone, this o-Zone delivers bite with a touch of anger.

16" 21600X 20" 22000X 18" 21800X

BrighT CrASh(Medium-Thin)

A penetrating crash offering bright responses and full-bodied sounds at all dynamic levels.

16" 21637X 18" 21837X

STAge CrASh (Medium-Thin)

explosive, full-response sound is rich with bright, high-end tone, for increased cutting power.

16" 21608X 19" 21908X 17" 21708X 20" 22008X 18" 21808X

X-PLoSioN FAST CrASh (extra-Thin)

Super-fast and with a full, explosive response, the X-Plosion Crash redefines the power potential for thinner cymbals, for even faster, punchier accents at all volumes.

14" 21485XB 17" 21785XB 15" 21585XB 18" 21885XB 16" 21685XB 19" 21985XB

X-PLoSioN CrASh (Medium-Thin)

Bursting with bright, explo sive attack, this model delivers penetrating definition with total presence and power.

14" 21487XB 18" 21887XB 15" 21587XB 19" 21987XB 16" 21687XB 20" 22087XB17" 21787XB

MeTAL CrASh (Medium-heavy)

Solid response is fast and bright, for maximum penetrating power in even the loudest music.

16" 21609X 19" 21909X 18" 21809X 20" 22009X

eL SABor PiCANTe hAND CrASh( Medium Center/extra Thin edge)

Designed for percussionists to slap by hand, this thin-edged, semi-lathed model explodes with bright, dirt-edged sound.

16" 21660Xh 18" 21860Xh

haTs

STuDio hATS ( Medium-Thin Top/Medium Bottom)

ideal for lower volumes. Warm and responsive, with soft, bright sounds. open sound is full.

13" 21301X 14" 21401X

STAge hATS (Medium Top/heavy Bottom)

highly responsive, with bright, clean sounds that cut clearly at any volume.

13" 21302X 14" 21402X

FAST hATS ( Medium Top/extra-heavy Bottom)

Stage-style top ensures speedy attack while solid, articulate response is powered by extra-heavy bottom.

13" 21384X 14" 21484X

FuSioN hATS ( Medium-heavy Top/ extra-heavy Bottom)

Fast, controlled, and cutting. Pairing of AAX top and heavy hh vented bottom is powerful.

13" 21350X

MeTAL hATS ( heavy Top/extra-heavy Bottom)

Tight and dry when closed, opened this pairing becomes very metallic and aggressive.

14" 21403X

X-CeLerATor hATS(Medium Top/heavy Bottom)

Crisp and accurate with ‘Air Wave’ bottom eliminating air lock for maximum clarity.

13" 21302XL 15" 21502XL14" 21402XL

sPLashes

SPLASh (extra-Thin)

extremely fast and very bright, with strong penetrating cut.

6" 20605X 10" 21005X 8" 20805X 12" 21205X

o-ZoNe SPLASh (extra-Thin)

With its multi-hole design, this small model sounds bright and airy, with a degree of agitation.

10" 21000XN 12" 21200XN

X-PLoSioN SPLASh (extra Thin )

Super-fast, bright and cutting, this odd-sized power splash delivers with the right degree of speed and sustain to ensure it cuts through in any style of music.

11" 21187XB

MeTAL SPLASh (Medium-heavy)

A loud, tight, extremely cutting, and highly durable splash.

12" 21209X

chiNese

MiNi-ChiNeSe (Thin)

Aggressive accenting power in the form of cutting, raw-edged attack and quick decay rate.

12" 21216X 14" 21416X

ChiNeSe (Thin)

Bright, biting response is big, trashy, and brash.

16" 21616X 20" 22016X 18" 21816X

X-TreMe ChiNeSe (Thin)

extremely fast, with a raw and ripping sound that cuts with oriental punch and focused power.

15" 21586X 19" 21986X 17" 21786X

BOX seTs

Matched for optimum performance compatibility by the specialists in the SABiAN Vault, ‘Sonically Matched’ sets let you play a great sounding set of cymbals… right out of the box.

AAX STAge PerForMANCe SeT

14" Stage hats 16" Stage Crash 20" Stage ride

25005X

AAX eFFeCTS PACK


25005Xe

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“I need a brighter sound to cut through.”ANDY hurLeY Fall out Boy

NEW

NEW

APX Chinese APX Solid ride

Modern Cut

High-Decibel Design Cuts Through the Loudest Music.The sheer attack of APX cuts through any music. Super-bright, tonally tight, focused and aggressive beyond belief, these cymbals rip through rock-heavy grooves and blistering power chords like a laser through darkness. With APX, nothing gets in your way.

WE BREAK SOUND BARRIERS.

GEORGE KOLLIAS • NEIL SANDERSON • JOHNNY KELLY • RICH BEDDOEType o NegativeThree Days graceNile Finger eleven

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APX Crash

Rides

riDe(Medium)

A balanced blend of bright stroke definition and tonal spread adds up to a ride for all styles of music.

20" AP2012 24" AP241222" AP2212

SoLiD riDe(heavy)

high-powered, high-definition response is crisp, cutting and clear, with a powerful bell ensuring maximum cut and clarity.

20" AP2014 22" AP2214

cRashes

CrASh(Thin)

explosive response is dense with high-end brightness and a razor-sharp projection that cuts with tonally cool, crisp attack.

14" AP1406 18" AP180616" AP1606 20" AP2006

SoLiD CrASh(Medium-heavy)

Fast, super-bright response is loaded with robust, high-pitched cutting power that blows through any band playing the high end of the volume scale.

16" AP1609 20" AP200918" AP1809

o-ZoNe CrASh(Thin)

With a double ring of response-enhancing holes, this radical model responds rapidly with a combination of bright explosion and dirty agitation.

16" AP1600 18" AP1800

haTs

hATS(Medium Top/heavy Bottom)

Crisp stick and pedal response is bright and definite, for clean and cutting ‘chick’ definition at all volumes.

13" AP1302 14" AP1402

SoLiD hATS(Medium heavy Top/heavy Bottom)

With intensely powerful volume and sound-splitting cut, Solid hats are ideal for rock and Metal playing where maximum penetration is what it takes to be heard.

13" AP1303 15" AP1503 14" AP1403 NEW SIZE

sPLashes

SPLASheS(Thin)

response is direct and cutting, with crisp clarity and instant attack for punchy accenting and effects.

8" AP0805 12" AP120510" AP1005

chiNese

ChiNeSe(Thin)

ride or accent for dark, dirty response that is super-fast, bright and edgy, with raw cutting power that rips through any volume.

18" AP1816 20" AP2016

BOX seTs

Matched for optimum performance compatibility by the specialists in the SABiAN Vault, ‘Sonically Matched’ sets let you play a great sounding set of APX… right out of the box.

eFFeCTS PACK

10" Splash 18" Chinese

AP005

PerForMANCe PACK

14" hats 16" Crash 20" Medium ride

AP003

PerForMANCe PACK (LArger SiZeS)

14" hats 18" Crash 22" Medium ride

AP033

WE BREAK SOUND BARRIERS.

13APX o–Zone

Modern ValueGetting into great sounding cymbals is as easy as getting into Xs20. Crafted using an innovative technique, Xs20 delivers bright sounds, professional looks, and great feel at a nice price, making this the ideal choice when you discover that sound matters.

MOVE TO THE NEXT STAGE.

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FiNiSh: NaturalPiTCh:: Mid to low

Rides

MeDiuM riDe (Medium)

A tasty balance of stick definition and tonal wash ensures a clean, musical sound at all volumes, with a mid-sized bell for playing solid grooves.

20" XS2012

roCK riDe (heavy)

heavy weight means more metal for a solid, highly defined stick response that cuts clearly, and powerful bell for playing hard-hitting grooves.

20" XS2014

CrASh riDe (Medium-Thin)

This dual-purpose model delivers as a powerful crash or a full, wide-open ride that puts out a huge sound capable of driving the music of any band.

18" XS1811

cRashes

MeDiuM-ThiN CrASh(Medium-Thin)

Combining the response of a thin model with the increased power of a medium-weight, this is a highly versatile and effective crash for any drummer.

14" XS1407 18" XS180716" XS1607

roCK CrASh(Medium-heavy)

With a large bell and increased metal thickness, this model is designed to deliver full, bright, and powerful accents that cut through the loudest volumes.

16" XS1609 18" XS1809

haTs

hATS(Medium Top/heavy Bottom)

With a highly responsive medium-weight top for accurate sticking response, and a heavy bottom boosting clarity and cut, this pairing is very versatile.

13" XS1302 14" XS1402

roCK hATS( Medium-heavy Top/heavy Bottom)

This heavy and powerful pairing responds with strong, bright and crisp stick definition when closed, and a loud, solid roar when played semi-open.

14" XS1403

sPLash

SPLASh(extra-Thin)

The fast, bright response from this small, extra-thin model is great for quick, splashy punches and accents that cut in any music.

10" XS1005 12" XS1205

chiNese

ChiNeSe(Thin)

raw, nasty response is tonally tight and highly aggressive, for playing bright but dirty ride or fast, attacking accents.

18" XS1816

BOX seTs

get into Xs20 with ‘Sonically Matched’ pre-packs and feel good knowing your cymbals have been individually selected and matched for optimum performance by the specialists in the SABiAN Vault.

XS20 CoMPLeTe SeT

10" Splash 14" hi-hats 16" Medium-Thin Crash 18" Medium-Thin Crash 18" Chinese 20" Medium ride

XS5006C

XS20 PerForMANCe SeT

14" hats 16" Crash 20" ride

XS5005

XS20 PerForMANCe roCK SeT

14" rock hats 16" rock Crash 20" rock ride

XS5009

XS20 SPLASh ‘N’ STACKer PACK

Set this bright, punchy splash up anywhere in your set-up by using the stacker to mount it atop one of your cymbal stands. XS1005SP

XS20 FirST PACK

13" hats or

14" hats 16" Crash 16" Crash

XS5001 XS5011

XS20 2-PACK

14" hats 18" Crash ride

XS5002

XS20 eFFeCTS PACK


XS5005e

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WE PLAYSABIAN

rAY LuZierKorn

DANieL ADAirNickelback

AAroN SoLoWoNiuKBilly Talent

ChriS gAYLorAll-American rejects

JereMY CoLSoNSteve Vai

FreD DiNKiNSPercussion institute, LA

ChAD SMiThred hot Chili Peppers

TerrY BoZZio DAVe WeCKL

TerreoN guLLYStefon harris Blackout, Christian McBride

SeVeN ANToNoPouLoSLeave’s eyes

rAY iSLASChristina Aguilera

BiLLY KiLSoNChris Botti, BK groove

KeViN riCArDSessions: American idol

BriAN FrASier-MooreMadonna

BLueMAN grouP

SeAN KiNNeYAlice in Chains

eD ShAughNeSSY

MiKe PorTNoYDream Theater

STeVe FerroNeTom Petty & the heartbreakers

WHAT’S YOUR SOUND?

BoB BrYArMy Chemical romance

TiM YeuNgDivine heresy

ALiCiA WArriNgToNindependent: gore gore girls, Tracy Chapman

FLo MourNierCryptopsy

MiKe WeNgreNDisturbed

CoDY hANSoNhinder

rAVi JAKhoTiAindependent: Paris hilton, Paula Abdul, howie Do-it Show

KeiTh hArriSBlack eyed Peas

ToMAS hAAKeMeshuggah

FrANKie BANALiSessions, Quiet riot

hArVeY MASoNFourplay

DANieL De LoS reYeSDrum Jungle

VirgiL DoNATi

JoJo MAYerNerve

ViNNY APPiCeheaven and hell

BiLL WArDBlack Sabbath

riChie gArCiASessions

ChriS PeNNieCoheed & Cambria

DAFNiS PrieTo

DAMe eVeLYN gLeNNie

MeLeNA FrANCiSindependent: Macy gray, Chayanne

ToDD SuCherMANStyx, Brian Wilson

ADriAN erLANDSSoNindependent

NeiL PeArTrush

CorA CoLeMAN-DuNhAMPrince

Vintage Dark

Traditional hand hammering creates the ultimate Vintage Dark tone.Tonally rich with dark, musically complex tone, hh offers the ultimate in vintage dark sounds. individually crafted, each cymbal has a unique personality that lets you find your own one-of-a-kind sound in a selection of models for every style, from jazz to rock.

JAMie BorDeN • JoeY hereDiA • TYLer STeWArT • CheSTer ThoMPSoN • STeVe FerroNeBarenaked LadiesSessionsPhoenix/Clinician genesis Tom Petty &

The heartbreakers

hh Vintage ride

18

WE PLAY VINTAGE DARK.

hh Dark Chinese

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hh Duo Crash hh Leopard ride

FiNiSh: Natural or BrilliantPiTCh: Mid to low

Combining the sheer cutting power of a large raw bell with crisp, solid sticking across its bow, the Raw Bell Dry Ride delivers a wicked combination of power and definition in a cymbal ideal for any style.

Wicked RideRaw Bell Dry Ride

Vintage Dark

HH is hand hammered. When the original world renowned cymbal making workshop in Turkey closed its doors for good, its master cymbal making artisans came to SABIAN. Today the legacy of their expertise and craftsmanship can be heard in the deep, dark, musical tone of HH, the hand hammered cymbal of choice with the world’s leading drummers.

What makes HH so special?every hammering artisan has a different style and touch, so the power and placement of their strokes will vary, meaning any hh you play will give you your own unique tone.

“HH definitely gives me the sound, the pleasure, the feel.”

Bernard Purdie Session great: Steely Dan/

Aretha Franklin/Jeff Beck

Exploding with a solid burst of tonally complex darkness, the Dark Crash puts out deep, vintage tone, for fast, punchy accents that add a rich sense of color in any music.

Killer CrashDark Crash

“ The sound I have on the 18” is a sound...I don’t know...

everybody wants to take it.”

Jimmy Cobb Jazz great: Miles Davis/

John Coltrane/Cannonball Adderly

MiNi-ChiNeSe (Thin)

Small, rapid-response model delivers with volume and short abrasive punch.

12" 11216 14" 11416

ThiN ChiNeSe (Thin)

Totally hand hammered twice, for a response that is raw, dark, fast, and biting. Very oriental.

18" 11853

ChiNeSe (Thin)

raw in response with dark, musical overtones. effective for riding, accents, crashing, and effects.

16" 11616 20" 12016 18" 11816

DArK ChiNeSe (Thin)

Deep, dark, and trashy response is big and warm, with a tonal quality steeped in oriental flavor.

20" 12070

BOX seTs

When you invest in hh cymbals you are choosing the world’s finest hand hammered sounds. When you select a ‘Sonically Matched’ pre-pack, your set-up has been personally selected by the specialists in the SABiAN Vault.

hh PerForMANCe SeT

14" Medium hats 16" Medium-Thin Crash 20" Medium-ride

15005

hh eFFeCTS PACK


15005e

Rides

JAZZ riDe (Thin)

With its smooth feel, and a bell and bow that put out hot, dark tone, this ride smokes with tradition.

20" 12061

hoT riDe (Thin, Small-Bell Model)

Double hammered for simmering stick sound and hot, controllable spread, has an inner soul of tone.

21" 12111h

Duo riDe (Medium-Thin, Small-Bell Model)

half lathed, half raw, this ride delivers a choice of hot, wet or dry responses and crash ability.

20" 12065

ViNTAge riDe (Medium-Thin)

With its high shape and large bell, the Vintage is big on volume and tone. great for jazz, rock and beyond.

21" 12178

MeDiuM riDe(Medium)

A very musical ride. Smooth, warm, and woody stick response and nice bell definition.

20" 12012

CLASSiC riDe (Medium)

Very expressive, with wonderfully warm vintage tone enhancing rich stick response and strong bell.

20" 12048

MeDiuM-heAVY riDe(Medium-heavy)

Moderate tonal spread and increased stick definition for warm, well-defined sounds.

20" 12013

PoWer BeLL riDe (Medium-heavy)

Combining a huge 8" raw bell with a lathed bow area, this cymbal is all about big power loaded with tone.

22" 12258

LeoPArD riDe (Medium-heavy)

heavily hammered, unlathed model delivers dark, penetrating stick response with extra-strong definition.

20" 12030

cRashes

SouND CoNTroL riDe(Medium-Thin)

With a flat-flanged edge, this sensitive model produces dark, warm stick attack, with a controlled wash and warm, crash capability.

20" 12045


high-definition sticking with the right degree of warm, funky tone. unlathed bell cuts with maximum clarity.

21" 12172

heAVY riDe (heavy)

Warm, dark tones wrap around definite stick sound for ride that has strong semi-dry definition, rich musical color and definite presence.

20" 12014

roCK riDe (heavy)

Powerful high-end cut and warm tone combine with a bright bell, for a loud, penetrating ride with character.

20" 12049 22" 12249

cRashes

ThiN CrASh(Thin)

Full-bodied musical response is low, dark and warm but with rapid decay.

14" 11406 17" 11706 15" 11506 18" 11806 16" 11606

SouND CoNTroL CrASh(Thin)

Thin, flanged edge increases sensitivity and response rate, for fast, very glassy, splash-like sounds.

16" 11640


Mixes power and tone for explosive response and moderate sustain.

16" 11607 18" 11807 17" 11707

Duo CrASh (Medium-Thin)

Semi-raw design results in immediate, punchy, earthy accenting burst with quick, smooth decay.

16" 11665

DArK CrASh (Medium-Thin)

Dark responses are dry and moody, for fast crashing and quick accents.

16" 11668 18" 11868

MeDiuM CrASh(Medium)

heavier weight increases power and focus, for increasingly direct and louder responses.

16" 11608 18" 11808

roCK CrASh (Medium-heavy)

raised profile and big bell add volume and cut for dark, punchy, and powerful accents.

16" 11609 18" 11809

haTs

MeDiuM hATS(Medium Top/heavy Bottom)

Warm, full-bodied responses are clean and musical with solid stick definition.

14" 11402

FuSioN hATS( Medium-heavy Top/heavy Bottom)

heavy, unlathed, air-vented bottom boosts power and crispness for increased clarity and precision.

13" 11350 14" 11450

BrighT hATS( Medium-heavy Top/extra-heavy Bottom)

Quick, cutting, and tonally cool, this heavier pairing is the brightest sound in hh hats.

14" 11481

DArK hATS(Thin Top/Medium Bottom)

A pairing with the deep, dark tones, and warmth found only in traditionally hand hammered cymbals.

14" 11473

sPLashes

SPLASh (extra-Thin)

Small, thin, and fast, with a dark touch of tone and its own special character.

6" 10605 10" 11005 8" 10805 12" 11205

Duo SPLASh (Thin)

Combines hot breathiness with raw bite, for a darker, highly direct, and impact-making splashy response.

10" 11065

chiNese

ChiNA KANg (Thin)

Micro-sized models respond with a raw, tight combination of chinese and splash. The sound is ‘kang.’

8" 10867 10" 11067

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Wicked Ride

Killer Crash

Vintage BrightVintage Bright

WE PLAY VINTAGE BRIGHT.

Explosive energy and bright tone, together. AA is all about classic sounds. rock. Funk. Jazz. Blues… it’s about tradition, about what made history. And it’s about making history again. Bright, explosive energy, the vintage bright sound for today.

AA el SaborAA Metal–X Crash

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AA Chinese

CHAD SMITH • JIMMY DEGRASSO • FLO MOUNIER • KARL pERAZZO • GENE HOGLAN • MIKE wENGRENCryptopsyindependentred hot Chili Peppers Santana Strapping Young Lad Disturbed

Vintage BrightWE PLAY VINTAGE BRIGHT.

AA rocktagon

21AA raw Bell Dry ride

FiNiSh: Natural or BrilliantPiTCh: Mid to high

Rides

CrASh riDe(Medium-Thin)

Play as a light ride, crash for solid accents, or pump the edge for a full, power-style ride.

18" 21811

rAW riDe (Medium-Thin)

Totally unlathed for definite sticking over a simmering, deep tone that roars openly at higher volumes. Available only in raw Finish.

20" 22079N

MeDiuM riDe(Medium)

highly versatile. Balances crisp stroke definition with a smooth blend of bright tones and a clean bell.

20" 22012

TighT riDe (Medium-heavy)

Clear ride and bell sounds remain bright and focused, for clean, tight definition at all times.

20" 22052

DrY riDe (Medium-heavy)

Small-bell model produces reduced tonal wash, for dry, well defined, and penetrating response.

21" 22135

SouND CoNTroL riDe (Medium-Thin)

A flat-flanged edge contributes a touch of ‘bite’ to the bright tone of this model, for a sound that is crisp and light, yet controlled.

20" 22045

eL SABor riDe (Medium-Thin)

Solid bell and simmering ride response combine with hot crash/accent capability. Very versatile.

20" 22060

heAVY riDe (heavy)

Bright, with very solid response. ideal for louder music or funkier styles with busy sticking patterns.

20" 22033

MeDiuM-heAVY riDe(Medium-heavy)

Clean stick definition, reduced tonal spread and a bright bell. For volumes verging on loud.

20" 22013


Topped with a solid, raw bell, this versatile model delivers strong, dry stick articulation with a touch of tone at every volume.

21" 22172

roCK riDe (heavy)

Big, bright bell and solid, full-bodied sticking add up to aggressively loud and penetrating power.

20" 22014 22" 22214 21" 22114

cRashes

eXTrA-ThiN CrASh(extra-Thin)

highly sensitive weight responds quickly with tonally full, soft, and musical sounds.

14" 21436 16" 21636 ThiN CrASh(Thin)

Fast response, with sufficient metal content for full, bright, and explosive sounds.

14" 21406 17" 2170615" 21506 18" 21806 16" 21606

SouND CoNTroL CrASh(Thin)

Thin, flanged-edge model is highly sensitive for rapid, splashy responses. ideal for recording.

14" 21440 16" 2164015" 21540

FAST CrASh(Thin)

A super-fast and explosive model, with an air-splitting energy that’s crucial for maximum impact.

17" 21780

roCKTAgoN CrASh (Thin)

8-sided crash/effects model responds with raw, chinese-inflected crash sounds.

16" 21632 18" 21832


Bright and tonally full, combining thin sensitivity with medium-weight power.

14" 21407 18" 21807 16" 21607 19" 21907 17" 21707 20" 22007

BrighT CrASh (Medium-Thin)

Powered by design, not weight, so bright, cutting response is accessible at all volumes.

16" 21637

Designed for power, with its high-energy, bright, blow-through-everything responses, the AA Rock Crash delivers a solid blast of brightness on every stroke, making this an ideal choice for any loud playing.

Killer CrashRock Crash

With its innovative Metal-X ‘Power Active’ design, this rock-solid ride has a super-bright bell and delivers clear-cutting stroke definition at every volume, for total control at any volume, at any speed.

Wicked RideAA Metal-X Ride

“AA’s have a great tone, great feel…they just have a clarity that cuts through everything.”

geNe hogLAN Strapping Young Lad

“AA’s are very explosive but still very musical and have excellent tone to them.”

ChAD SMiTh red hot Chili Peppers

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MeDiuM CrASh(Medium)

Aggressive attack is full, loud, and very effective in high-volume playing.

14" 21408 18" 21808 16" 21608 19" 21908 17" 21708 20" 22008


explosive and penetrating, high-pitched volume is the strength of this cymbal of power.

16" 21609 19" 21909 17" 21709 20" 22009 18" 21809

eL SABor CrASh (Thin)

Fast response with solid bell for clavé. Also available with 3 sizzle rivets for increased sensitivity and sustain. Playable by hand or stick.

16" 21660

eL SABor(Medium-Thin)

A solid bell for clavé and groove, a thin, flanged edge for crashing, and a solid ride. incredible! Playable by hand or stick.

18" 21860

haTs

SiZZLe hATS (Medium Top/heavy Bottom)

Crisp and clean in closed position, sizzle rivets add volume and fullness when cymbals part.

14" 21438

MeDiuM hATS (Medium Top/heavy Bottom)

Combines bright pedal ‘chick’ and crisp, full-bodied sticking with solid wash when open.

13" 21302 14" 21402

MiNi hATS ( Medium-heavy Top/ Medium-heavy Bottom)

ideal remote for X-hat, or as a main hat for recording. Fast, crisp, and cutting.

12" 21231

roCK hATS (heavy Top/heavy Bottom)

Powerful and penetrating, with durability to handle heavy sticking in the loudest playing.

14" 21403

FLAT hATS ( Medium-heavy Top/heavy Bottom)

Features air-vented, flat-bottom cymbal for accelerated response and crisp clarity.

14" 21404

FuSioN hATS ( Medium-heavy Top/ extra-heavy Bottom)

extremely clean, crisp, and cutting response is powered by heavy, air-vented bottom.

13" 21350 14" 21450

eL SABor hATS (heavy Top/heavy Bottom)

Solid pairing delivers distinct responses for clean ‘chick.’ great for funk and rock.

14" 21464

sPLashes

SPLASh (extra-Thin)

immediate response is fast, bright, crisp, and cutting, with instant decay.

6" 20605 10" 21005 8" 20805 12" 21205 ChiNA SPLASh (extra-Thin)

rapid, splashy response with bright, trashy edge. Can fit atop other cymbals.

8" 20816 10" 21016 roCKTAgoN SPLASh (extra-Thin)

unique 8-sided design adds raw-edged response for trashier splash sounds.

10" 21032

eL SABor SALSA SPLASh (Thin)

oversized for added power, this thin model responds with speed and brightness under hand or stick.

13" 21360

chiNeseFAST ChiNeSe (Thin)

high-speed model sounds bright and trashy, with rapid decay. ideal for short, fast, and loud accents.

18" 21844

ChiNeSe (Thin)

Aggressive and brash with bright, penetrating trashiness, for accenting with attack.

16" 21616 20" 22016 18" 21816

MiNi-ChiNeSe (Thin)

rapid-response model is fast, dry, and cutting, for quick accents and effects. ideal for any style.

12" 21216 14" 21416

BOX seTs

The bright, explosive sounds of AA cymbals are ideal for any music. And choosing a ‘Sonically Matched’ set means your sound has been selected and matched by the experts in the SABiAN Vault, the same ones who select and match cymbals for such greats as Chad Smith.

AA PerForMANCe SeT

14" regular hats 16" Medium Crash 20" Medium ride

25005

AA roCK PerForMANCe SeT

14" rock hats 16" rock Crash 20" rock ride

25009

AA eFFeCTS PACK


25005e

With its innovative ‘Power Active’ design, AA Metal-X gives rock and Metal players total control over the volume and size of their sound.

RideMeTAL-X riDe(heavy)

Solid stick definition and rock-sized bell combined with power.

20" 22014MXB 22" 22214MXB 21" 22114MXB 24" 22414MXB

cRashMeTAL-X CrASh(Medium-heavy)

hi-boost volume and added projection maximize crash power.

16" 21609MXB 19" 21909MXB 17" 21709MXB 20" 22009MXB 18" 21809MXB

haTsMeTAL-X hATS(Medium-heavy Top/heavy Bottom)

Crisp, cutting and solid sound gets added focus of raw-bell design.

14" 21403MXB 15" 21503MXB

chiNeseMeTAL-X ChiNeSe(Thin)

A violent sound… loud and aggressive, with extreme attack.

18" 21816MXB 20" 22016MXB

sPLashMeTAL-X SPLASh(Thin)

Fast and cutting, with the power to penetrate louder music.

10" 21005MXB 12" 21205MXB

BOX seTAA MeTAL-X PerForMANCe SeT

This power pack of cymbals has been ‘Sonically Matched’ as a set, so you can be assured they play and sound great together.

14" Metal-X hats 16" Metal-X Crash 20" Metal-X ride

25005MXB

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WE PLAY UNIQUE SOUNDS.

Vault Artisan ride

Creative

A daring collection of different cymbals and sounds.inspired by today’s players and the music they play, this collection offers you a new and ever expanding world of creative innovation in modern and vintage sounds.

WiLL CALhouN • JoJo MAYer • DAViD gAriBALDi • JeFF “TAiN” WATTS Tower of PowerNerve Branford Marsalis Quartet/

Tain & The ebonixLiving Colour/Sessions

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Vault Fierce hats Vault V-Crash

WE PLAY UNIQUE SOUNDS.

Vault Crossover ride

WiLL CALhouN • JoJo MAYer • DAViD gAriBALDi • JeFF “TAiN” WATTS

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Paragon Diamondback Chinese

FiNiSh: Varies by ModelPiTCh: Varies by Model

vauLT Rides

CroSSoVer riDe(Medium-Thin)

Versatility without compromise: Semi-dark, musical tone with ride and crash capability and total stick articulation at all times. Natural Finish only.

21" 12110V

ArTiSAN riDe(Light, Medium)

With ‘high density’ hand hammering, sizzling hot, dark tone, and crisp stick ‘click’, this ride is rich with traditional tone.

Light Medium 20" A2010 20" A201222" A2210 22" A2212

DeFiNiTioN riDe (Medium)

Designed for Carmine Appice. Cutting definition and clear, crisp bell add up to a loud, bright, penetrating ride.

21" SCA2112

eNCore riDe (Medium)

Designed for Jack DeJohnette. With a soft feel and hot, dry sticking, this is ideal for fiery rhythms and accents. Satin Finish only.

20" Je2012 21" Je2112

SALSero riDe (Medium-heavy)

Designed for richie garcia. raw bell and bow offer solid sticking with controlled spread. Lathed edge delivers fuller response.

21" rg2112 JAM MASTer riDe (Medium-Thin)

Designed for David garibaldi. Pure stick articulation and warm musical tone combine in this funky, musical model.

22" Dg2212B

FierCe riDe (Medium-Thin)

Designed for Jojo Mayer. A complex blend of raw tone and semi-dry ‘tah’ stick sound combines for a fierce yet controllable ride. Natural Finish only.

21" JM2112N

Tri-ToP riDe(Medium)

Designed for rod Morgenstein. Combining raw and lathed areas, the Tri-Top offers a solid blend of tone and definition.

21" rM2112

UNIQUEA collection of uniquely different concepts, cymbals and sounds, Vault offers every

player the opportunity to discover a dramatically different choice of voices… Something even more personal and expressive.

Designed for Neil Peart, Paragon offers powerful, bright and musical sounds for today's discerning drummers.

Paragon combines elements from three SABiAN series – the explosiveness of AA, the warmth of hh, and the focus

of AAX – for a uniquely personal yet versatile sound.

Perfection in POWER.

NeiL PeArT rush

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uNiVerSAL riDe (Medium-heavy)

Designed for ed Shaughnessy. Crisp-response riding, a clear bell, and accenting capability. A great ride for everything from big band to rock.

21" eS2114

CrYSTAL riDe (Thin)

Designed for ed Thigpen.Flat profile and flanged edge minimize overtones for dry, shimmering responses.

18" SeT1817

LiQuiD riDe(Medium)

Designed for Chester Thompson. This model balances ‘ping’ stick response with mid-range spread, controlled by flanged edge.

22" CT2248

V-riDe(Medium)

Maximizing the cutting potential of the silver in its bronze alloy, this raw-bottom model sounds bright and focused.

20" V2012B

vauLT cRashes

ArTiSAN CrASh (Thin/extra-Thin)

Fast, dark and dirty, the Artisan Crash ‘opens up’ with a musically rich, complex texture of traditional tone.

16" A1606 18" A1806

SATurATioN CrASh (Medium-Thin)

Designed for Virgil Donati. Bright, powerful response boosted by a wide range of frequencies, saturate the sound with color. Natural Finish only.

16" VD1606XN 18" VD1806XN 17" VD1706XN 19" VD1906XN

FierCe CrASh(Thin)

Designed for Jojo Mayer. Thin crash speed and explosiveness with the raw, oriental aggressiveness and dirty tone of a chinese model.

16" JM1690 18" JM1890 17" JM1790 19" JM1990

eXPLoSioN CrASh (Medium-Thin)

Designed for Chad Smith. Fast-response model kicks out with big, full, and exploding power, delivering maximum high-end cut.

18.5" CS1806 20.5" CS2006

V-CrASh(Thin)

The bright sound of this cymbal – powered by silver in its B20 Bronze – slices through the music around it.

16" V1606B 19" V1906B17" V1706B 20" V2006B18" V1806B

vauLT haTs

ArTiSAN hATS (Medium Top/heavy Bottom )

Deeply dark and rich, complex tone with crisp yet soft ‘tah’ stick response for dynamic responses at all volumes.

13" A1302 15" A1502 14" A1402

eNCore hi-hATS(Medium Top/heavy Bottom)

Designed for Jack DeJohnette. Definite stick sounds combine with tight pedal ‘chick.’ great for creative playing. Satin Finish only.

14" Je1402

JAM MASTer hATS (Medium Top/heavy Bottom)

Designed for David garibaldi. Warm, funky sound is crisp and solid for clean, tight penetrating power. reversible top and bottom. Brilliant Finish only.

13" Dg1302B

V-hATS (Medium Top/heavy Bottom)

A crisp pair of hats with solid feel, quick stick response, and the sound of silver in its alloy that slices through the music.

14" V1402B

FierCe hATS(Medium-Thin Top/ Medium-heavy Bottom)

Designed for Jojo Mayer. This raw-surfaced pairing responds with tight, dark, semi-dry sounds and clear projection.

13" JM1302

rADiA NANo hATS (Medium Top/ heavy Bottom)

Micro-sized pairing with etched mini-bell top and flat bottom delivers, tight, punchy response in main or X-hat position.

7" r0702 9" r0902

vauLT sPLashes

MAX SPLASh (extra Thin)

Designed for Mike Portnoy. odd-size models with glassy, cutting penetration for fast and punchy accenting.

7" MP0705 11" MP1105 9" MP0905

vauLT chiNese/effecTs

DeVASTATioN ChiNeSe (Thin)

Designed for Carmine Appice. Wide edge, big bell and high profile increase white-noise and maximize penetration.

17" SCA1716 19" SCA1916

PaRagON RidePArAgoN riDe (extra-heavy)

extra-heavy (8+ lbs!) with solid bell, this ride balances clear sticking with a blend of bright tone.

22" NP2214N

PaRagON cRashPArAgoN CrASh (Medium)

Medium weight models with large, volume-boosting bells and explosive responses.

16" NP1608N 20" NP2008N18" NP1808N

PaRagON haTsPArAgoN hATS(Medium)

Medium weight pairing, for fast, crisp responses and clean, bright and well-defined sticking.

13" NP1302N 14" NP1402N

PaRagON sPLashPArAgoN SPLASh (Thin)

Small, thin models with fast, punchy responses and plenty of high-end cutting power.

8" NP0805N 10" NP1005N

PaRagON chiNesePArAgoN DiAMoNDBACK ChiNeSe (Thin)

Jingles and rivets combine to give this dark sounding model a sizzling accent or ride response.

20" NP2016ND

PArAgoN ChiNeSe(extra-Thin) 19" (Medium-Thin) 20"

A lighter, wide-flanged 19" with trashy sound or a small-flanged, more direct sounding 20".

19" NP1916N 20" NP2016N

PaRagON BOX seTsPArAgoN CoMPLeTe SeT-uP

8" Splash 18" Crash 10" Splash 19" Chinese 13" hats 20" Chinese 14" hats 20" Crash 16" Crashes (x2) 22" ride Free Flight Case NP5006N

PArAgoN PerForMANCe SeT

14" hats 22" ride 16" Crash

NP5005N

PArAgoN SPLASh ‘N’ STACKer PACK

A punchy splash you can add to any cymbal stand with the double-jointed stacker.

NP1005NSP

PArAgoN eFFeCTS PACK

8" Splash 19" Chinese 10" Splash

NP5005Ne

JiA ChiNeSe(Thin)

Designed for John Blackwell. Flat top model features raw, unlathed center area for dry ride and lathed chinese edge for increased trashiness.

18" JB1816N 20" JB2016N

ALieN DiSC (heavy)

Designed for Will Calhoun. Spacey effect of solid bronze, pierced with sizzling rivets. A funky piece of sound.

10" CAL1059

gLeNNie’S gArBAge (Thin)

heavily hammered, nickel/silver model delivers mystical timbres and interesting melodic intervals.

10" eg1059 12" eg1259

MAX STAX (Thin Top/Thin Bottom)

Designed for Mike Portnoy. Stack special-design China Kang on splash or crash (14") for rapid burst of attack.

8/8" MP5005h 10/10" MP5005M 12/14" MP5005L

rADiA CuP ChiMeS

Designed for Terry Bozzio. These small, pitched bells offer color to any set-up.

7" r0759 9" r0959 8" r0859

vauLT BOX seTs

‘Sonically Matched’ pre-packs let you choose or augment your set-up with cymbals matched by the specialists in the SABiAN Vault, who also design sounds for the drummers whose cymbals feature in this Vault collection.

high MAX STAX

8" Max Stax China Kang 8" Max Stax Splash

MP5005h

MiD MAX STAX

10" Max Stax China Kang 10" Max Stax Splash

MP5005M

LoW MAX STAX

12" Max Stax China Kang 14" Max Stax Crash

MP5005L

MAX SPLASh SeT

7", 9", 11" Max Splashes

MP5002

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NEW

NEW

NEW

WE GO FOR IT.

Bronze Bronze Beginnings

Your first step into the big time.When you get into drumming, it’s not a question of where you’ll finish, it’s where you start. And with B8 and B8 Pro, you’re on the right track to the top. hit the stage with these cymbals and your sound is powered by bronze. Your band will love you for it.

B8 PRO Rides

MeDiuM riDe(Medium)

Crisp stick attack remains bright and audible, with light wash at higher volumes.

20" 32012

LighT roCK riDe(Medium)

Combines tonal sensitivity and rock dynamics. A choice ride for mid to loud volumes.

20" 32010

PoWer roCK riDe(heavy)

intensely powerful, with distinct metallic stick definition and a crisp, cutting bell.

20" 32014

B8 PRO cRashes

ThiN CrASh (Thin)

Quick-response and bright, tight, and focused tonal content add up to cutting accents.

13" 31306 16" 31606 14" 31406 17" 31706 15" 31506 18" 31806

MeDiuM CrASh (Medium)

Solid weight increases volume, power, and definition for cleaner, penetrating punches.

16" 31608 18" 31808


Designed for high-volume playing, with bright, explosive, and full-bodied response.

16" 31609 18" 31809

heAVY CrASh(heavy)

Sharp, high-pitched attack is focused and definite, for excellent penetrating power.

16" 31633 18" 31833

B8 PRO haTs

MeDiuM hATS(Medium Top/heavy Bottom)

A bright, pedal ‘chick’ and clean stick response add up to very versatile hats.

14" 31402

roCK hATS(heavy Top/heavy Bottom)

Strong high-end power is bright, with a focused intensity that’s direct, loud and cutting.

14" 31403Your B8 and B8 Pro cymbals will sound even better when you choose a ‘Sonically Matched’ pre-pack containing models selected by the experts in the SABiAN Vault.

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FiNiSh: BrilliantPiTCh: Mid to high

FiNiSh: NaturalPiTCh: Mid to high

B8 sPLashes

SPLASh (extra-Thin)

Accents with extremely fast, bright, and punchy high-end cut.

8" 40805 12" 41205 10" 41005

ChiNA SPLASh (extra-Thin)

reverse-design model, for raw, punchy accents. Mount upside down atop your crash.

10" 41016

B8 chiNese

MiNi-ChiNeSe(Thin)

Funky accenter with a bright rawness that penetrates with bite.

14" 41416

ChiNeSe(Thin)

Bright bite is aggressive and edgy, with a cool, cutting rawness that is immediate and trashy.

18" 41816

B8 BOX seTs

B8 PerForMANCe SeT

14" hats 20" ride 16" Thin Crash

45003

B8 FirST PACK

13" hats or

14" hats 16" Crash 16" Crash

45001 45011

B8 SPLASh ‘N’ STACKer PACK

There’s no need to buy another cymbal stand. use the stacker.

41005SP

B8 2-PACK


45002

B8 eFFeCTS PACK


45005

B8 roCK SeT

14" rock hats 18" rock Crash 16" rock Crash 21" rock ride Free hardshell Case 45009C

B8 CoMPLeTe SeT

10" Splash 18" Chinese 14" hats 18" Thin Crash 16" Thin Crash 20" ride Free hardshell Case 45006C

B8 Ride

riDe (Medium)

Crisp stick definition, cutting bell, and bright tonal response create a versatile ride.

20" 42012

CrASh riDe (Medium)

Blending explosive crash power with full ride response. great multi-purpose ride.

18" 41811

roCK riDe (heavy)

Clean and solid sticking with a crisp, solid bell, for total clarity at all volumes.

20" 42014 21" 42114

B8 cRashes

ThiN CrASh (Thin)

Bright and loud, explosive with maximum impact response.

14" 41406 16" 41606

MeDiuM CrASh (Medium)

Fast, solid response for an explosion of bright tone for bigger, fuller accents.

16" 41608 18" 41808


explosive response is fast, full, and powerful, for total presence and penetrating power.

16" 41609 19" 41909 17" 41709 20" 4200918" 41809

B8 haTs

hATS ( Medium-heavy Top/heavy Bottom)

Crisp and lively stick and pedal respon ses are very bright and definite, clean, and penetrating.

13" 41302 14" 41402

roCK hATS(heavy Top/heavy Bottom)

heavy pairing is loud, with crisp, cutting stick definition ensuring an optimum cut.

14" 41403

heAVY hATS(heavy Top/heavy Bottom)

high-definition stick and pedal responses are clean, clear, powerful, and penetrating.

14" 31433

B8 PRO sPLashes

SPLASh (Thin)

Bright response is immediate, cutting and somewhat glassy for fast accents.

6" 30605 10" 31005 8" 30805 12" 31205

ChiNA SPLASh (Thin)

upside-down design enhances splashy response with trashy bite.

10" 31016

B8 PRO chiNese

MiNi-ChiNeSe (Thin)

immediate and aggressive attack is bright with cutting bite. great for rapid accenting.

14" 31416

ChiNeSe (Thin)

explosive, brash, and bright attack, with deep, dark, and trashy undertones.

16" 31616 20" 32016 18" 31816

B8 PRO BOX seTs

B8 Pro PerForMANCe SeT

14" Medium hats 16" Medium Crash 20" Medium ride

35003

B8 Pro eFFeCTS PACK


35005

B8 PRO Rides

B8 Rides

sOLaR BRass cymBaLs

CrASh riDe

A dual-purpose model for full-sounding riding or loud crashing.

18" 01811

riDe

Strong, clean stick definition and a bright bell add up to versatility.

20" 02012

CrASh

Powered by pure brass, a loud and punchy model for accenting.

14" 01406 16" 01606

hi-hATS

This pairing delivers tight, clean sounds when closed, and loud fullness when open.

13" 01302 14" 01402 ChiNeSe

Loud and aggressive, a model for playing fast, aggressive accents.

16" 01616 18" 01816

SPLASh

Small and thin, with a fast, punchy and splashy accent response.

10" 01005 12" 01205

sOLaR BOX seTs

FirST PACK

13" hats 16" Crash

05001

PerForMANCe SeT

14" hats 20" ride 16" Crash

05003

2-PACK


05002

eFFeCTS PACK


05005

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SuSPeNDeD (Thin)

rich, full-bodied warm sound builds smoothly for crescendos, or crashes boldly for accents.

16" 11623 19" 1192317" 11723 20" 1202318" 11823

FreNCh (Thin)

Thinnest models with lightest weight respond quickly with warm, glassy sounds.

16" 11619 20" 1201917" 11719 21" 1211918" 11819 22" 1221919" 11919

VieNNeSe (Medium)

Medium-weight models respond with fuller sounds and moderate decay.

16" 11620 20" 1202017" 11720 21" 1212018" 11820 22" 1222019" 11920

gerMANiC(heavy)

heaviest pairing delivers dark tonality with powerful, musically robust responses.

16" 11624 19" 1192417" 11724 20" 1202418" 11824

NeW SYMPhoNiC MeDiuM LighT(Medium-Light)

Warm, musical tonality with sensitivity and shimmer. Similar to Viennese with longer sustain.

18" 11856 20" 1205619" 11956

NeW SYMPhoNiC MeDiuM heAVY(Medium-heavy)

Warm, musical tonality with sensitivity and shimmer. Similar to germanic with longer sustain.

18" 11855 20" 12055

hhX

SuSPeNDeD(Thin)

Just touching this sensitive model creates a warm, dark musical spread, with a tonal range that extends upward as volume increases.

16" 11623XN 19" 11923XN17" 11723XN 20" 12023XN18" 11823XN

NeW SYMPhoNiC FreNCh(Thin)

Cool shimmer and warm tone combine to create a musically full response.

16" 11619XN 19" 11919XN18" 11819XN 20" 12019XN

NeW SYMPhoNiC VieNNeSe(Medium)

Tonal richness and hhX warmth make for a musical pairing.

16" 11620XN 19" 11920XN18" 11820XN 20" 12020XN

NeW SYMPhoNiC gerMANiC (heavy)

heavy design combines with hhX ‘Tone Projection’ to deliver robust warmth.

16" 11624XN 19" 11924XN18" 11824XN 20" 12024XN

PhiLhArMoNiC (Medium-heavy)

Versatile, medium-weight cymbals with pronounced mid-range overtones and enhanced sustain.

16" 11621XN 18" 11821XN

BANDA TurCA (Medium-heavy)

Sound is well defined – with rapid response and decay rates, ideal for quick accents and cutting through other instruments in orchestral settings.

12" 11220XBT 14" 11420XBT13" 11320XBT 15" 11520XBT

SYNergY MeDiuM (Medium)

embracing low, mid and high partials within a smooth, robust response that is totally musical, these cymbals play with absolute ease.

17" 11794XBM 20" 12094XBM18" 11894XBM 21" 12194XBM19" 11994XBM

SYNergY heAVY (heavy)

heavy weight ensures robust, simmering response and increased projection with this dynamic pairing.

17" 11794XBh 20" 12094XBh18" 11894XBh 21" 12194XBh19" 11994XBh

aaXNeW SYMPhoNiC MeDiuM LighT (Medium-Light)

Bright musical tonality with sensitivity and shimmer. Similar to Viennese with longer sustain.

16" 21656X 20" 22056X18" 21856X

NeW SYMPhoNiC MeDiuM heAVY(Medium-heavy)

Bright, glassy response with increased cut and clarity. Similar to germanic with longer sustain.

16" 21655X 20" 22055X18" 21855X

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The classic Touch

ThereSA DiMoND Principal Percussion, Los Angeles opera

Traditional Craftsmanship Meets Modern Innovation.Just as great performances blend tradition with personal expression and creativity, SABiAN blends classic sound with creativity into award-winning cymbal and percussion innovations.

Band & Orchestral

WHAT’S NEW?This year the SABIAN Vault Team has designed a selection of new models

that highlight the ever-evolving progression of SABIAN cymbal

making. When we introduced the concept of innovative sound design with AAX, HHX, Vault and others, we

evolved the Vintage sounds of our traditional AA and HH series into

Modern sounds for today’s music. With these new models that

innovation continues.

AAX X-Plosion Fast Crash Pg. 11

Our innovative X-Plosion Crash raised the power potential

for thinner cymbals. This extra-thin X-Plosion Fast Crash is

even faster and punchier, for more power at an even fuller

range of dynamics.

Extra Thin (14", 15", 16", 17", 18", 19")

AAX X-Plosion Splash Pg. 11

Super-fast, bright and cutting, this odd-sized power splash

delivers the right degree of speed, cut and sustain to ensure

it slices through any style of music.

Extra Thin (11")

AAX Memphis Ride

A dry stick response, controlled wash, cutting bell, and

crashable edge make this a very versatile model. With its

raw, line-lathed top this is a unique looking cymbal… but

it’s the sound that will grab you.

Medium Light (21")

Pg. 10HHX Raw Bell Dry Ride Pg. 7

Darkness takes on a new meaning! Play simmering strokes

across the bow, cutting grooves on the unlathed bell, or slap

the edge for accents. With its ‘Tone Projection’ design shooting

darkness through any music, this is the ideal mix of complexity

and clarity in a ride that is ideal for virtually any music.

Medium Heavy (21")

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AAX Raw Bell Dry Ride Pg. 10

The innovative AAX ‘Dynamic Focus’ design of this Raw Bell

Dry Ride model delivers bright, crystal clear sticking at all

volumes – low to loud – and puts out a solid, hard-hitting

bright punch when played on the raw, unlathed bell.

Medium Heavy (21")

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15" APX Solid Hats

With its ‘High-Decibel’

design, this 15" pairing

delivers intensely powerful

volume to cut through the

hardest Rock and Metal. Pg. 13

11" Alu Bell Pg. 33

The bright Alu Bell

sound is a great

addition to every drum

or percussion set-up.

VAulTARTISAN TRADITIONAL SYMPHONIC (Medium-Light)

This lighter Artisan pairing responds with a splashy sensitivity, a rich, warm, musically complex tone, and a shorter sustain than the Medium-Heavy pairing.

16" A1656 19" A195617" A1756 20" A205618" A1856

ARTISAN TRADITIONAL SYMPHONIC (Medium-Heavy)

With a heavier weight, this Artisan pairing is more articulate and focused, providing a longer sustain than the Medium Light pairs.

16" A1655 19" A195517" A1755 20" A205518" A1855

XS20SUSPENDED(Medium-Thin)

Crashes and swells with bright, penetrating energy. A dynamic cymbal. And tremendous value.

16" XS1623 20" XS202318" XS1823

CONCERT BAND(Medium)

Easy-to-play pairing delivers bright, musical sounds with articulation and projection.

14" XS1421 18" XS182116" XS1621 20" XS2021

B8 PROMARCHING BAND(Medium)

Moderately priced medium weight is ideal for smaller high schools and junior high marching bands.

14" 31422 18" 3182216" 31622

B8 BANdBAND(Medium-Heavy)

Bright, yet musical. Controllable by young percussionists and affordable for all music programs.

14" 41422 18" 4182216" 41622

BOX SETS

SUSPENDED SET

16", 18", and 20" HHX Suspended

12023XNSET SUSPENDED SET

16",18", and 20" HH Suspended

12023SET

ARENA MEDIUM(Medium)

Large bell enhances ease of playing. Medium weight offers projection, articulate attack, and controlled sustain.

18" 21822X 20" 22022X

ARENA HEAVY (Heavy)

Heavy weight offers maximum projection, percussive attack and long, controlled sustain.

18" 21825X 20" 22025X

AASUSPENDED(Thin)

Bright, penetrating sound is full of dynamic energy and presence.

16" 21623 19" 2192317" 21723 20" 2202318" 21823

MOLTO SYMPHONIC SUSPENDED (Thin)

Smooth, shimmering sound is bright and impactful at all volumes.

16" 21689 20" 22089 18" 21889

FRENCH (Thin)

The lightest, thinnest model is very sensitive, with fast, bright and glassy sounds.

16" 21619 22" 2221918" 21819

VIENNESE (Medium)

Medium thickness and weight produce a fuller sound with more moderate decay.

16" 21620 20" 2202018" 21820

CONCERT BAND(Medium)

Medium-weight models are more penetrating than Viennese and offer greater multi-purpose applications.

16" 21621 18" 21821

MARCHING BAND(Medium-Heavy)

Medium-heavy weight provides full-bodied sound with long decay. Ideal for multiple genre applications.

14" 21422 20" 2202216" 21622 22" 2222218" 21822

DRUM CORPS(Heavy)

Heavy-weight pairing delivers maximum attack with penetrating power and robust musicality.

18" 21825 22" 2222520" 22025

MOLTO SYMPHONIC SUSPENDED SET

16",18", and 20" AA Molto Symphonic Suspended

22089SET EDUCATIONAL SET

AA Concert Band Set: 16" Concert Band (pr.) 16" Suspended

216CB EDUCATIONAL SET

B8 Concert Band Set: 16" Band (pr.) 16" Crash

416CB

GONGS & PERcuSSiONALU BELL

Cast from aluminum, this musical effect produces a soft, bright and sustaining sound.

7" AB7 11" AB11 9" AB9

CHOPPER

Innovative 3-layer design fits on a cymbal stand, and delivers super-fast white-noise responses, making this a great effect for playing rhythms and accents in drum and percussion set-ups.

8" CH08 12" CH1210" CH10

CHINESE GONG

Traditionally hammered for prized ‘oriental’ sound. Produces a definite primary impact response followed by an outpouring of raw, dark overtones. Very full sounding.

30" 53001 40" 5400134" 53401

SYMPHONIC GONG

Produces a powerful and sturdy fundamental note which is enhanced and softened by harmonic overtones, creating a full, warm and round response. Very tonal.

24" 52402 28" 5280226" 52602

ZODIAC GONG

Made from a special nickel-silver alloy, this model produces a warm, focused fundamental with rich, sustaining overtones.

24" 52405 28" 5280526" 52605

WIND GONG

With hand hammered surface and raw, unlathed center, this flat-design gong speaks quickly, with dark, splashy sounds.

22" 52201

BELL DISC

Crisp, clear, penetrating, high-pitched sound. Clean and cutting articulation.

10" 51063

NEW

NEW

ICE BELL

Heavy-weight 12" bell provides a very definite, high-pitched, bell-like sound. A great percussion piece for colorful accenting and effects.

12" 51299

STAGE BELL

This small bell puts out a bright, pure sound that penetrates clearly in any drum or percussion set-up.

7" 507B 9" 509B

CYMBAL DISC

Available individually or as a set, for bright, bell-like sounds in rhythms or as effects. One- and three-arm holders available separately.

6" 50659 10" 51059 8" 50859

CROTALES

Available in low- or high-octave sets (13 discs), complete with mounting bar (fits standard cymbal stand). Full octave sets include mounting bar. Individual crotales available. Please signify specific note. Crotales are tuned to A + 442 unless otherwise requested.

High 50303H Low 50303LSingle 50301

RESONATING BELL

Solid dome-shaped bell responds with bright, mellow sounds. Choose from an octave of notes. Mount on a cymbal stand or similar holder.

JD0301

RESONATING BELLS (SET)

A complete octave set of solid, tuned bells delivering bright, mellow sounds. Comes complete with mounting bar.

JD0303

FINGER CYMBALS

Solid bronze pairings in choice of weights, for ringing, bell-like sounds. Available in light and heavy models.

Light 50101 Heavy 50102

THUNDERSHEET

Roaring slice of raw bronze is ideal for effects and crescendos in drum and percussion set-ups.

18" x 26" 52604 20" x 30" 53004

BECKER BOW CYMBAL

Unique effect created in collaboration with Bob Becker; produces a variety of eerie and ethereal sounds when a cymbal bow is drawn across the flat or rounded edges of its unique design. (Bow not included).

17" HHX BOW16

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WHAT’S YOUR SOUND? Cymbal and Sound Guide 2009

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