Sabian Cymbals

[FlyByNight]

Ya, it's awesome.

Even if it's cracked it still sounds great.

[marko138]

Even if it's cracked it still sounds great.

Mine's cracked a little. It was when I got it. I bought the 11" and the seller threw in the cracked 9" for free. I love it.

[FlyByNight]

Mine's cracked a little. It was when I got it. I bought the 11" and the seller threw in the cracked 9" for free. I love it.

Nice!

[marko138]

Nice!

2 cymbals for $25 shipped to my door!

Just wish I had them before I recorded the last CD...I got them that week...AFTER drums were wrapped! I'd have used the 9" over my 10" china splash.

[FlyByNight]

2 cymbals for $25 shipped to my door!

Just wish I had them before I recorded the last CD...I got them that week...AFTER drums were wrapped! I'd have used the 9" over my 10" china splash.

You got a great deal!

[Embalmer]

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 bright, I can't get enough of them! As of now they replaced my 14" HHX Evolution hats.

[EyePea]

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 bright, I can't get enough of them! As of now they replaced my 14" HHX Evolution hats.

Nice. A very different sound to the HHX's though. Almost one extreme to the other. Change is interesting.

[Lefty]

Congrats on the hats. I've not heard those yet. They look like they've got a real serious bell.

[Zeta]

Recently picked up some new Sabians. Having a hard time picking crashes for my main kit lol.

Now I have:
Crashes:
20" AAX Dark
18" AA medium
18" SR2 Medium-Thin
18" Xs20 Medium-Thin
16" SR2 Thin
15" AA thin

22" AAX Omni
14" HHX Evo hats

Those SR2's are some awesome cymbals good job Sabian!

[WYOman]

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 bright, I can't get enough of them! As of now they replaced my 14" HHX Evolution hats.

Those are going to be my next cymbal purchase. I love em. I have to wait for a while though. I just bought a 20" AAX Stadium ride and a 15" AAXtreme china.

[FlyByNight]

I recently scored an HH raw bell dry ride for the price of a b8 ride! One of the thickest rides i've played. No wash at all. Perfect for rock and it has an explosive bell!

[dangermoney]

I recently scored an HH raw bell dry ride for the price of a b8 ride! One of the thickest rides i've played. No wash at all. Perfect for rock and it has an explosive bell!

Nice cymbal there ... enjoy

[stevemcb]

So my drum kit (Mapex Meridian Birch) came with XS20 14" medium hats (and no other cymbals). Borrowed some place-holders.

Got a bunch of vouchers for Christmas/birthday so went down to the local drum store, tried out pretty much every crash in the shop - walked out with a Sabian 17" Legacy crash. Lovely and dark and trashy.

Then on the local ebay equivalent, got a screaming deal on a very old (but very nice condition) AA dry ride (not RBDR, just plain DR).

So without necessarily trying to I've ended up with only Sabians - and I'm very happy. Hopefully the next gear purchase will be a brighter Sabian crash - to complement/contrast with the Legacy - looking at the 16" Evo, AAXplosion or Xplosion fast, or maybe just a thinnish AA crash… Any suggestions for what would complement my mismatched but great-sounding Sabians?

Steve

[marko138]

So my drum kit (Mapex Meridian Birch) came with XS20 14" medium hats (and no other cymbals). Borrowed some place-holders.

Got a bunch of vouchers for Christmas/birthday so went down to the local drum store, tried out pretty much every crash in the shop - walked out with a Sabian 17" Legacy crash. Lovely and dark and trashy.

Then on the local ebay equivalent, got a screaming deal on a very old (but very nice condition) AA dry ride (not RBDR, just plain DR).

So without necessarily trying to I've ended up with only Sabians - and I'm very happy. Hopefully the next gear purchase will be a brighter Sabian crash - to complement/contrast with the Legacy - looking at the 16" Evo, AAXplosion or Xplosion fast, or maybe just a thinnish AA crash… Any suggestions for what would complement my mismatched but great-sounding Sabians?

Steve

Those are all great cymbals. I think you'd like any of those 16" crashes, I'd try to take your 17" with you to see which sounds best it.

I've got a 16" AA medium thin that just sounds outstanding. Nice and bright, very smooth and glassy. Just a great crash.

[stevemcb]

I'll certainly take the 17" when I go to get another cymbal, if I'm actually able to try before I buy… Stores around here don't do used very much if at all - selection of new stuff is good but used stuff is more difficult. I'm keeping an eye out on the local ebay equivalent for older AA's which seem to go for cheaper than they should (at least based on my ride!).

It's gonna be difficult if I find a great deal on a used AA medium thin that's 18" though - I've seen a few in the past but the ride was my priority so let them pass me by. I'm guessing that an 18"AA will still probably by brighter and possibly higher-pitched than the Legacy, but not sure how I could guarantee that when I can't play before buying!
Steve

[FlyByNight]

I'm looking for a low pitched china. I have my eye on the AA 18" china. Does anyone use it?

[gdmoore28]

Had a chance last Monday to play a couple of new Sabian HHX 22" Omni Rides at our local GC. First time they've had the Omnis in stock.

I was very impressed with these. A great stick sound on the unfinished center portion, and a sweet, large crash response from the thin, finished outer band. Both were the same 22" Omni, but the sound difference between them was stark. I'd definitely want to audition one before buying.

I'm really picky about cymbals (as are most of us), but I could see a genuine use for these as a very versatile ride in practically any genre of music.

Do any of you own the Omnis? What's your take on them?

GeeDeeEmm

[weezy]

I recently scored an HH raw bell dry ride for the price of a b8 ride! One of the thickest rides i've played. No wash at all. Perfect for rock and it has an explosive bell!

Score! My AA extra heavy is pretty thick, but I'm hardly in love with the bell.

[FlyByNight]

Score! My AA extra heavy is pretty thick, but I'm hardly in love with the bell.

The extra heavy has a very similar stick sound to the rbdr, just a brighter sound if i'm not mistaken. How's the crash on it?

[SpazApproved]

I love a super heavy ride and especially a bright and powerful bell.

[weezy]

The extra heavy has a very similar stick sound to the rbdr, just a brighter sound if i'm not mistaken. How's the crash on it?

It doesn't work all that well as a crash. It has a piercing, almost shrill attack with a very gongy wash. So, I guess it's OK in an effect crash role. My AA rock crash makes a better ride than this ride does a crash.

[Lefty]

Had a chance last Monday to play a couple of new Sabian HHX 22" Omni Rides at our local GC. First time they've had the Omnis in stock.


GeeDeeEmm

I'd like to try one of these out. I have an AAX Omni and really like it. The crash sound is a lot different than my other crashes, good sound but different. I like the ride sound playing in the outer edge of the unlathed area. It's a great cym. I'm afraid if I check out an HHX I'd have to have it. It would take me a while to come with that much money though. They're not cheap.

[ludleg]

My son is a professional percussionist and he just got an Sabian HHX Omni. I had a chance to hear it. It is quite unique. He really likes it for the versatility it gives him with just one cymbal. The un-lathed ride part is very articulate / dry - which suites him well. What he really liked though was the wash effect you can get on the outer lathed portion. Great sound - and it decays much more quickly that a standard crash would- so he is able to go back & froth from a heavy wash - to a clear pinging ride very smoothly. Not cheap though - think it may be the most expensive single cymbal they make - or close to it!

[FlyByNight]

My son is a professional percussionist and he just got an Sabian HHX Omni. I had a chance to hear it. It is quite unique. He really likes it for the versatility it gives him with just one cymbal. The un-lathed ride part is very articulate / dry - which suites him well. What he really liked though was the wash effect you can get on the outer lathed portion. Great sound - and it decays much more quickly that a standard crash would- so he is able to go back & froth from a heavy wash - to a clear pinging ride very smoothly. Not cheap though - think it may be the most expensive single cymbal they make - or close to it!

Sounds like an amazing cymbal. I'll have to try one out!

[littlestrummerBOY]

[IMG][/IMG]Boys,
At xmas, i found a nice used 16" AAX xplosion crash at GC. it made my other cymbals sound really bad so i went nuts and went all the way balls delux! added new AAX xplosions in 18" and 20"- these are my favorite crashes period. Then i returned the used 16" and got a brand new (logo was faded and didn't match all the new bling bling)... To go along with them i went with a Paragon 22 ride, and 20" + 19"paragon chinas. I found a sick deal on a new pair of 14" AAX fast crash hi hats. (seriously, they were barely over $200 shipped NEW)
I went through a bunch of cymbals;AAX dry bell ride, AA ride and Custom A crashes that didn't sound quite perfect when i got them home, so i returned what i didn't like for the AAX xplosions and paragons. My cymbals sound so good to me, they are musical and expressive; loud and bashy when you lean into them too. [IMG][/IMG]
Sabian brilliant finishes are easy on the eyes too!