You guys like the separate threads for the different drum brands in the drumset forum so here's one for Sabian Cymbals - cymbals forum. Anything Sabian can go here.
You guys like the separate threads for the different drum brands in the drumset forum so here's one for Sabian Cymbals - cymbals forum. Anything Sabian can go here.
Love my AAX line
I have a B8 crash, a B8Pro crash, ride and hats, and an AA splash. I love em all. i can't wait to upgrade. Probably going to be a mix of HHX's and AAX's.
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Matt
does anyone own a sabian AAX ride? im looking to buy a new one and i heard sabian makes some nice rides. i hate my B8. im looking for something with a nice crisp ping and bell. and i dont want one with a dominating resonance between sitck hits like the B8. is the AAX nice for this?
MMMmm Sabian! I have recently started mixing in Sabians with my Zildjians.
the two brands really compliment each other nicely!
I own XS2014" hats, 10" splash. AAX ozone crash, and my favorite crash in the whole world an 18" HH medium crash (circa 1980ish)
I'd like to get a set of AXcelerator 14" hats and a 20" Vault ride..YUMMY!
-Les
Kenny, I am a great believer in mixing manufacturers, as long as the sounds blend with each other. I have Zildjian A Custom crashes Wuhan splash and chinas, a Sabian AAX Studio Ride, and Sabian Vault hi-hats. I also have a Zildjian K crash/ride that I use in the right situations.
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In my experience most of the AAX rides are washy and ringy and have weak bells. Imo the one great ride from AAX is the Raw Bell Dry ride. Also, look at the other RBDR's. The HH one is especially great. For even more ping look at the "rock" and "metal" rides, which are the heaviest. Also the Paragon ride.
Matt
Haven't made the investment yet, but I am looking at a 21" AA Dry Ride. From what I can tell so far, (online) it has a very bright and crisp sound, without ringing forever. Even the bell seems to be a quick and not so overpowering ping when struck. Again, haven't gotten it yet, but honing in on one on ebay for pretty cheap.
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I got an AAX stage ride...its beautiful. Good pop to the bell, really smooth sound. I think you will enjoy it. However, be sure to actually try out the cymbal in person along with your other cymbals as well. Try and get a ride that will match/compliment your other cymbals, it will make your entire kit sound better overall.
Last edited by Controlled_Sound; 10-25-2012 at 01:51 PM.
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In my trip to GC I tried out the RBDR while I was there. MMMM...sounded great! I can see why you would want one. I compared it to an HH Raw bell ride, the paragon, a K, and K dry ride. It triumphed over all with the higher pitch and clear stick definition. I may have putting one in my sights for the future.
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I own a Sabian AAX 20" Stage Ride, to be honest the Stage Ride is probably not what you are looking for - the bell is small, it sounds good but isn't particularly cutting. And I wouldn't exactly describe it as having a good 'ping', and it is pretty ringy. I don't know about the other Sabian rides but I don't think the AAX Stage would be good for you - perhaps a 21" Raw BellDry Ride?
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