New cymbals from Sabian

Sabian are enriching their product portfolio with a new cymbal and two that are being reintroduced.

They are:

20″ HHX Dominator China

Known as Drumming’s Global Ambassador, a Sabian artist since 1985, Dom Famularo was among the most influential and beloved drummers, teachers and motivators in the world. The company are honouring their longtime friend and partner with the new 20″ HHX Dominator China. Dom famously played his Chinas by striking the edge from both sides in succession, so much so that he actually removed tension from the lips of his HHX China cymbals, which gave them a distinctive, wavy appearance. By applying a special lathing process to the top of the Dominator, SABIAN’s artisans were able to emulate this effect, which along with a raw bell and HHX hammering, makes for a freer, trashier instrument that opens up fast for a quick, dark attack.

Basic specs:

Manufacturer: Sabian
Model: HHX Demonator China
Diameter: 20″
Weight: Medium
Timbre: Dark
Volume: Loud
Material: B20

18″ AAX Rocktagon Crash

The 18” AAX Rocktagon has the same 8-sided shape as its predecessor from the 80’s, but that’s where the similarity ends. This version is a thin crash weight with a raw un-hammered bell and pinpoint lathing that combine with the 8-sided shape to produce an immediate nasty crash with quick decay. The thicker raw bell also allows for strong bell accents and added punch.

Basic specs:

Manufacturer: Sabian
Model: AAX Rocktagon Crash
Diameter: 18″
Weight: Thin
Timbre: Bright
Volume: Medium to low
Material: B20
Iconic 80’s shape
Immediate sound with quick decay

22″ HHX Tempest

Reintroduced to the Sabian portfolio, the 22” HHX Tempest is a multi-application cymbal with a broad dynamic range. It has a unique look, feel and sound, with its medium thin weight and aggressive HHX hammering creating an instrument with a beautifully controlled swell when played either with stick, or mallets, making it ideal for both drum set and orchestral applications. The HHX Tempest offers tremendous light ride capabilities, delivering a warm dark undertone to the wash.

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