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    Sticky: Re: Sabian Cymbals

    I just couldn't resist, with Sabian's AAX sale, and Guitar Center's 15% off cymbals last weekend. I've wanted these since the Cymbal Vote came out, the 14" AAX-Plosion Hats. They are SO crisp, and...
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    It turns out I did take a before picture.

    http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j56/faxisis/Drums/IMG_0699_zps0229c897.jpg

    I shipped the cymbal to them ($25) and included a $40 money order. They...
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    I sent my AAX Metal ride back to Sabian for a refresh, it had gotten wet and the logos were wearing out. Here is what I got back:
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    The Kickport people say it does, but I haven't tried that yet. I wanted them on the batter so I could get a combination of the FX port effect and the attack of the stick. Happy so far with what...
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    It takes about 5 minutes to mark, stick the gaskets, cut the hole (I found an XACTO knife works great) and place the FX port. They give you a template on where to mark the head away from the ring,...
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    Yes. I love them. They really help the tom sound it's best. After installing them, the fundamental note of the drum drops about an octave, so they have to be tuned higher to achieve the same...
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    Got these for cheap during a Guitar Center online promotion, and I was looking for something brighter and they are EXACTLY what I was hoping for.

    13" Sabian HHX Stage hats:...
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    I was snooping around the Sabian Cymbal Vote site and using an old URL from last year, I was able to view some of the new cymbals' videos. Click below and then use the artists banner on the top of...
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    Sticky: Re: Sabian Cymbals

    Yes, the bell is fairly large for a crash. But you have to hit it close to the bow to get a good ride sound. And it sounds pretty decent.
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    Here's my new 19 HHX Prototype V-Crash I picked up today at the Chicago Drum Show. It's heavenly!!!

    http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j56/faxisis/Drums/IMG_0143_zps506404fd.jpg
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    Sticky: Re: Sabian Cymbals

    I just recently cracked my old 16" HH Thin Chinese, as well as my 19" HHX X-Plosion crash, so I replaced them with these beauties:

    The 14" HHX Evolution Mini-China:
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    I couldn't wait any longer, when I walked into GC last night and all the cymbalvote winners were there, I had to take my favorite home. Plus, a $30 off coupon sealed the deal.
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    Sorry I didn't see this earlier. It is a 16" HH Thin Chinese. Perfect sound and not too loud.
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    I LOVE my AA RBDR!!!

    http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j56/faxisis/Drums/P1010620.jpg
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