WHAT’S YOUR SOUND?

Sound Catalog 2008

Because Sound Matters

 WHAT’S YOUR SOUND?

Bronze
Modern Vintage Creative Beginnings
Sounds at their most innovative. Sounds at their most traditional. Daring and unique sound design. Your introduction to great cymbals.

MODERN DARK p. 4–7 VINTAGE DARK p. 16–19 UNIQUE p. 24–27 BRILLIANT VALUE p. 28–29
Simmering hot, dark tone with A collection of uniquely different A full range of focused, cutting
Dark, musically rich and complex
‘Tone Projection’ design maximizing sounds inspired by today’s players sounds in Brilliant Finish.
vintage tone in traditionally hand
effectiveness. hammered cymbals. and the music they play.

MODERN BRIGHT p. 8–11 VINTAGE BRIGHT p. 20–23 POWERFUL p. 24–27 BRIGHT p. 28–29
Pure, shimmering brightness Full, bright response is loaded with The ideal first step into
Powerful, bright and musical
with innovative ‘Dynamic Focus’ vintage tone in a selection of models bronze cymbals.
sounds for discerning drummers.
at all volumes. for all styles.

MODERN CUT p. 12– 13

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

MODERN VALUE p. 14– 15

Bright, musical sounds for all styles
without the pro price.

2 Lead Photographer – Andrew McNaughtan Other Photographers – Eckie, Kevin Estrada, Tom Kerr, Marc Xavier Leblanc Product Photographers – David Corkum, Andrew Herygers, Marty Melanson 3
 Finish: HHX - Natural or Brilliant
Evolution - Brilliant only
LEGACY - Natural only
Pitch: Mid to low

Modern Dark
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.

WE PLAY MODERN DARK.

NEED HI-RES
RETOUCHING

HHX X-Treme Crash HHX Legacy Ride HHX Chinese HHX Evolution O-Zone Crash HHX Manhattan Jazz Ride HHX X-Celerator Hats

Keith Zebroski Miranda Lambert/Sessions • Ben Wysocki The Fray • Cora coleman-Dunham Prince • Tom Brechtlein Chick Corea/ Terreon Gully Stefon Harris & Blackout • Dave Langguth Nelly Furtado • Aaron Solowoniuk Billy Talent • Chris Gaylor All-American Rejects
Deep Blue Dream
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 Rides
Manhattan Jazz Ride
(Medium-Thin)
Modern Dark A subtle but simmering blend
of traditional tone in this highly
responsive model lets you dig in.
20" 12085XN 22" 12285XN
The hot simmer of HHX is a modern take on the Power Ride
vintage darkness found in traditional hand hammered (Heavy)
cymbals. With its ‘Tone Projection’ design HHX is the Stroke clarity and warm tone
ultimate dark cymbal for today’s music. combine with a strong bell, for
power, musicality and versatility.
What is Tone Projection? 20" 12014XN
Many traditional dark cymbals generate tone but they don’t
DRY Ride
project it effectively enough to be heard through much (Heavy)
of today's music. The innovative ‘Tone Projection’ design Very defined stick definition,
a touch of warm tone, and
of HHX shoots the simmering darkness of these cymbals
a powerful raw bell.
through any music.
21" 12135XN
STAGE Ride
(Medium)
Simmering tone, crisp stroke
responses, controlled spread,
with raw, hammered bell.
Killer Crash
20" 12012XN
GROOVE Ride
The X-Treme Crash (Medium)
A funky blend of definition
With a wicked combination of high-speed response, tonal agitation, and a darkness and tone in a cymbal with
that simmers with heat, the HHX X-Treme Crash is about as funky as a cymbal can simmering sound and feel.
get. Deep, dark, and dangerous, this cymbal is tonally hot beyond belief. 21" 12189XN
Legacy Ride
(Medium-Thin)
This light, crashable model
delivers stick definition, wash,
Killer Crash and darkness with an unlathed
‘control band’ limiting spread.
The Evolution O-Zone Crash 20" 12010xln 21" 12110xln
legacy o-zone Ride
With an exclusive multi-hole design accelerating its response rate, (Medium-Thin)
darkening its tone, and boosting agitation in its sound, the HHX Evolution A unique 5-hole design lightens
O-Zone delivers like a dark and dirty chinese/crash. weight and increases response
rate, for dark, dirty bite.
20" 1200zxln
legacy heavy Ride
(Medium)
Stick articulation remains
semi-dry and crisp over a
“As soon as I heard some great players getting wonderful sounds cushion of warm tone.
with HHX, I knew my Evolution and Legacy cymbals had to be 22" 12233xln
part of this series. Nothing else comes close to delivering a dark,
vintage sound in cymbals designed for todays' modern players.” EVOLUTION Ride
(Medium-Thin)
DAVE WECKL The Dave Weckl Band Crisp attack and warm
undertones combine in a
shimmering ride with crash
capability.
“HHX with ‘Tone Projection’ and
20" 12012XEBCRASHES
AAX with ‘Dynamic Focus’ are great
examples of how SABIAN has taken
traditional sounds and reinvented CRASHES
them in cymbals designed for today.” STUDIO CRASH
(Thin)
MIKE PORTNOY Dream Theater Thin design for fast and full
accents loaded with a bright
tone that shimmers.
14" 11406XN 17" 11706XN
15" 11506XN 18" 11806XN
16" 11606XN 10" 11005xln 12" 11205xln
Manhattan Jazz CRASH
(Thin)
An explosive shot of simmering
tone, with punchy crash
responses and raw and dirty
crash/ride potential.
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 hot, low undertones and ‘Tone
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" 11887XB
15" 11587XB 19" 11987XB
16" 11687XB 20" 12087XB
17" 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
18" 11800XEB
20" 12000XEB
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 Evolution SPLASH
(Extra -Thin)
Groove Hats Highly responsive model has
(Medium Top/Heavy Bottom) bright, fast and penetrating
Funky feel and simmering projection.
blend of retro tone and crisp 7" 10705XEB 12" 11205XEB
definition is ideal for grooving. 10" 11005XEB
13" 11389XN 15" 11589XN
14" 11489XN CHINESE
STAGE HATS CHINESE
(Medium Top/Heavy Bottom)
(Thin)
Bright, crisp response is highly A fiery combination of tonal
versatile, with clean sticking heat and raw aggression, for
when closed, and a solid wash
biting attack with a furiously
of sound when open. fast and funky feel.
13" 11302XN 14" 11402XN 18" 11816XN 20" 12016XN
Manhattan Jazz HATS
EVOLUTION MINI-CHINESE
(Light Top/Medium Bottom)
(Thin)
With increased sensitivity and A small, funky sounding model
response, this pairing combines
with dark-edged bite, this model
is ideal on its own or stacked
Projection’ highs for simmering atop another cymbal.
articulation.
14" 11416XEB
13" 11393XN 14" 11493XN
POWER HATS BOX SETS
(Medium-Heavy Top/Heavy Bottom)
Tight stick response, crisp pedal-
chick, and loud volume add
up to a punchy pairing with
powerful penetration.
HHX cymbals are also
14" 11403XN available in ‘Sonically Matched’
sets selected for optimum
X-celerator Hats performance compatibility
(Medium Top/Heavy Bottom) by the specialists in the
With an ‘Air Wave’ bottom SABIAN Vault.
eliminating airlock and
HHX Performance Set
boosting articulation and
crispness, this pairing delivers 14" Stage Hats
simmering sounds at all 16" Stage Crash
volumes.
13" 11302XL 15" 11502Xl
20" Stage Ride
15005XN
14" 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 HHX Effects pack
10" Splash
EVOLUTION HATS
(Medium Top/Heavy Bottom) 18" Chinese
FREE DVD and Towel
With its touch-sensitive
15005EXN
response, this pairing delivers
a glassy, shimmering response,
and projects even the busiest
sticking with crisp clarity.
13" 11302XEB 14" 11402XEB
SPLASHES
SPLASH HHX EVOLUTION
(Thin)
Performance Set
Fast, biting, and colorful with a 14" Evolution Hats
punchy attack and rapid decay 16" Evolution Crash
rate for increased bite. 20" Evolution Ride
10" 11005XN 12" 11205XN
15005XEB
legacy splash
(Thin)
Glassy and biting in a musically
deep and dark sense, this
punchy model is fast.
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 Finish: Natural or Brilliant
Pitch: Mid to high

Modern Bright
Modern Bright
Its ‘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.

WE PLAY MODERN BRIGHT.

AAX El Sabor Picante Hand Crash AAX Fusion Hats AAX O-Zone Crash AAX X-Plosion Crash AAX X-Treme Chinese AAX X-Celerator Hats

ROY MAYORGA • XAVIER MURIEL • RAY LUZIER • DANIEL ADAIR • KENNY LIVINGSTON
Stone Sour Buckcherry Korn Nickelback Sugarcult
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 Rides
Studio Ride
(Medium-Thin)
Modern Bright Soft feel and full response,
with a readily-activated
wash of shimmering tone
complementing overall sound.
The first ‘modern’ cymbal concept designed in 20" 22010X
B20 ‘cast’ bronze, AAX delivers brightness like no
Stage Ride
other cymbal, with its innovative ‘Dynamic Focus’ (Medium)
eliminating distortion and projecting pure sounds
The ultimate balance of bright
at every volume. stick definition, pure tone, and
a controllable amount of wash
What is ‘Dynamic Focus’? make this a highly effective
This innovative design eliminates volume threshold and and versatile model.
distortion, so the cymbals respond accurately and clearly 20" 22012X 21" 22112X
at every volume, making them ideal for recording and
Dry Ride
live performance. (Medium-Heavy)
Fast response is free of
overtones, for bright, tight
sticking and clean, clear
definition.
20" 22035X
Metal Ride
(Extra-Heavy)
DEREK GRANT Extremely bright, dry and well-
Alkaline Trio
defined ride and bell responses.
The ultimate for getting your
sticking heard.
20" 22014X 22" 22214X
CRASHES
Studio Crash
(Thin)
Thin design and small bell for
quick response, tonally full,
glassy, and shimmering accents.
JIMMY SULLIVAN 13" 21306X 17" 21706X
Avenged Sevenfold
14" 21406X 18" 21806X
15" 21506X
16" 21606X
19" 21906X
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
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 Crash
(Medium-Thin)
Bursting with bright, explo­sive
attack, this model delivers
penetrating definition with total
presence and power.
14" 21487XB 18" 21887XB
15" 21587XB 19" 21987XB
16" 21687XB 20" 22087XB
17" 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)
Metal Hats Box Sets
(Heavy Top/Extra-Heavy Bottom)
Tight and dry when closed,
opened this pairing becomes
very metallic and aggressive.
14" 21403X Matched for optimum
performance compatibility by
X-Celerator Hats
the specialists in the SABIAN
(Medium Top/Heavy Bottom)
Vault, ‘Sonically Matched’ sets
Crisp and accurate with ‘Air let you play a great sounding
Wave’ bottom eliminating air set of cymbals… right out of
lock for maximum clarity. the box.
13" 21302XL 15" 21502XL
14" 21402XL AAX Stage Performance Set
14" Stage Hats
Splashes 16" Stage Crash
20" Stage Ride
Splash 25005X
(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 AAX Effects pack
small model sounds bright and 10" Splash
airy, with a degree of agitation. 18" Chinese
FREE DVD and Towel
10" 21000XN 12" 21200XN
25005XE
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

Killer Crash
O-Zone Crash
(Thin)
O–Zone Crash
With a bright, shimmering
With its innovative multi-hole design, the O-Zone sound and a multi-holed design
increasing the agitation in its
combines raw, agitated tone with explosive crash tone, this O-Zone delivers bite
power, making this a killer crash for every drummer with a touch of anger.
and percussionist. 16" 21600X 20" 22000X
18" 21800X
(Thin)
Highly responsive, with bright,
clean sounds that cut clearly at Extremely fast, with a raw and
any volume. ripping sound that cuts with
oriental punch and focused
13" 21302X 14" 21402X power.
Fast Hats 15" 21586X 19" 21986X
(Medium Top/Extra-Heavy Bottom) 17" 21786X
Stage-style top ensures speedy
attack while solid, articulate
response is powered by extra-
heavy bottom.
13" 21384X 14" 21484X

Killer Crash Fusion Hats

(Medium-Heavy Top/
X-Plosion Crash Extra-Heavy Bottom)
Fast, controlled, and cutting.
“I need a brighter
With its bright, explosive response, the X-Plosion Pairing of AAX top and heavy sound to cut
blows accents through the power of any band, HH vented bottom is powerful.
through.”
making it ideal for any drummer seeking 13" 21350X
a crash that gets heard. Every time. ANDY HURLEY Fall Out Boy
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 NEW Rides splashes
RIDE splashes
(Medium) (Thin)
A balanced blend of bright Response is direct and cutting,
stroke definition and tonal with crisp clarity and instant
spread adds up to a ride for attack for punchy accenting
all styles of music. and effects.
20" AP2012 24" AP2412 8" AP0805 12" AP1205
22" AP2212 10" AP1005

solid RIDE
(Heavy) chinese
High-powered, high-definition
response is crisp, cutting and CHINESE
clear, with a powerful bell (Thin)
ensuring maximum cut Ride or accent for dark, dirty
and clarity. response that is super-fast,
20" AP2014 22" AP2214 bright and edgy, with raw
cutting power that rips through
any volume.
Modern Cut crashes 18" AP1816 20" AP2016

CRash
High-Decibel Design Cuts Through the Loudest Music. (Thin) box sets
Explosive response is dense
The sheer attack of APX cuts through any music. Super-bright, tonally tight, focused and with high-end brightness and a
aggressive beyond belief, these cymbals rip through rock-heavy grooves and blistering razor-sharp projection that cuts
with tonally cool, crisp attack.
power chords like a laser through darkness. With APX, nothing gets in your way.
14" AP1406 18" AP1806 Matched for optimum
16" AP1606 20" AP2006 performance compatibility
by the specialists in the SABIAN
solid CRash
Vault, ‘Sonically Matched’ sets
(Medium-Heavy)
let you play a great sounding
Fast, super-bright response set of APX… right out of the
is loaded with robust, high- box.
pitched cutting power that
blows through any band EFFECTS PACK
playing the high end of the
volume scale. 10" Splash
18" Chinese
16" AP1609 20" AP2009
18" AP1809 AP005

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 performance pack
14" Hats
hats 16" Crash

WE BREAK SOUND BARRIERS.

20" Medium Ride
HATS AP003
(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
(Heavy Top/Heavy Bottom)
Heavy combination plays Performance Pack
with solid sticking and crisp (Larger sizes)
pedal response, for big, bright, 14" Hats
and cutting, high-powered 18" Crash
definition. 22" Medium Ride
APX Chinese APX Solid Ride APX Crash 13" AP1303 14" AP1403 AP033

GEORGE KOLLIAS • NEIL SANDERSON • JOHNNY KELLY • RICH BEDDOE

Nile Three Days Grace Type O Negative Finger Eleven APX O–Zone
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 Rides splash XS20 Splash ‘n’ Stacker Pack
Set this bright, punchy splash up
Medium Ride Splash anywhere in your set-up by using
(Medium) (Extra-Thin) the stacker to mount it atop one of

MOVE TO THE
A tasty balance of stick
definition and tonal wash
ensures a clean, musical sound
at all volumes, with a mid-sized
The fast, bright response from your cymbal stands. XS1005SP
this small, extra-thin model is
XS20 First Pack
great for quick, splashy punches
and accents that cut in any 13" Hats 14" Hats
or

NEXT STAGE.
bell for playing solid grooves. music. 16" Crash 16" Crash
20" XS2012 10" XS1005 12" XS1205 XS5001 XS5011

Rock Ride
(Heavy) chinese
Heavy weight means more
metal for a solid, highly defined Chinese
stick response that cuts clearly, (Thin)
and powerful bell for playing Raw, nasty response is tonally
hard-hitting grooves. tight and highly aggressive, for
Finish: Natural 20" XS2014 playing bright but dirty ride or XS20 2-Pack
Pitch:: Mid to low fast, attacking accents.
14" Hats
Crash Ride 18" XS1816 18" Crash Ride
(Medium-Thin)
XS5002
This dual-purpose model

Modern Value delivers as a powerful crash or

a full, wide-open ride that puts
out a huge sound capable of
box sets

Getting into great sounding cymbals is as easy as getting into Xs20. driving the music of any band.
18" XS1811
Crafted using an innovative technique, Xs20 delivers bright sounds, professional looks, and great
Get into Xs20 with ‘Sonically
feel at a nice price, making this the ideal choice when you discover that sound matters.
Matched’ pre-packs and feel
crashes good knowing your cymbals XS20 Effects pack
have been individually selected
Medium-Thin Crash 10" Splash
and matched for optimum
(Medium-Thin) 18" Chinese
performance by the specialists
Combining the response of a in the SABIAN Vault. XS5005E
thin model with the increased
power of a medium-weight, this XS20 COMPLETE SET
is a highly versatile and effective
crash for any drummer. 10" Splash
14" Hi-Hats
14" XS1407 18" XS1807 16" Medium-Thin Crash
16" XS1607 18" Medium-Thin Crash
18" Chinese
Rock Crash 20" Medium Ride
(Medium-Heavy)
XS5006C
With a large bell and increased
metal thickness, this model is XS20 Performance set
designed to deliver full, bright,
and powerful accents that cut 14" Hats
through the loudest volumes. 16" Crash
20" Ride
16" XS1609 18" XS1809
XS5005

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 XS20 Performance rock Set
very versatile. 14" Rock Hats
13" XS1302 14" XS1402 16" Rock Crash
20" Rock Ride
Rock Hats XS5009
(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

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 Finish: Natural or Brilliant
Pitch: Mid to low

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.

WE PLAY VINTAGE DARK.

STEVE FERRONE • JAMIE BORDEN • JOEY HEREDIA • CHESTER THOMPSON • SHAWN DROVER • TYLER STEWART
Tom Petty & Phoenix/Clinician Sessions Genesis Megadeth Barenaked Ladies
The Heartbreakers

HH Vintage Ride HH Dark Chinese HH Duo Crash HH Leopard Ride

HH Sound Control Crash

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 Rides
Jazz Ride
(Thin)
With its smooth feel, and a bell
and bow that put out hot, dark
tone, this ride smokes with
tradition.
Vintage Dark 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
Wicked Ride
dry responses and crash ability.
HH is hand hammered. When the world
renowned cymbal making workshop in Turkey 20" 12065
Raw Bell Dry Ride
closed its doors for good, its master cymbal
Vintage Ride
making artisans came to SABIAN. Today the Combining the sheer cutting power of a large raw bell (Medium-Thin)
legacy of their expertise and craftsmanship
can be heard in the deep, dark, musical tone with crisp, solid sticking across its bow, the Raw Bell With its high shape and large
bell, the Vintage is big on
of HH, the hand hammered cymbal of choice Dry Ride delivers a wicked combination of power and volume and tone. Great for
with the world’s leading drummers. definition in a cymbal ideal for any style. jazz, rock and beyond.
21" 12178
What makes HH so special?
Medium Ride
Every hammering artisan has a different style and touch, (Medium)
so the power and placement of their strokes will vary, A very musical ride. Smooth,
warm, and woody stick
meaning any HH you play will give you your own
response and nice bell
unique tone.
definition.
20" 12012
“HH definitely gives me the Classic Ride
(Medium)
sound, the pleasure, the feel.” Very expressive, with
Bernard Purdie wonderfully warm vintage tone
enhancing rich stick response
Session Great: Steely Dan/
Aretha Franklin/Jeff Beck
“ The sound I have on the 18” and strong bell.
is a sound...I don’t know... 20" 12048
everybody wants to take it.” Medium-Heavy Ride
(Medium-Heavy)
Jimmy Cobb
Jazz Great: Miles Davis/ Moderate tonal spread and
increased stick definition for
John Coltrane/Cannonball Adderly
warm, well-defined sounds.
Killer Crash
20" 12013
Power Bell Ride
Dark Crash (Medium-Heavy)
Combining a huge 8" raw bell
Exploding with a solid burst of tonally complex
with a lathed bow area, this
cymbal is all about big power
darkness, the Dark Crash puts out deep, vintage tone, loaded with tone.
for fast, punchy accents that add a rich sense of color 22" 12258
in any music.
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
Raw Bell Dry Ride
(Medium-Heavy)
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 tones, and warmth found only
Sound Control Crash
(Thin)
Thin, flanged edge increases
sensitivity and response rate,
for fast, very glassy, splash-like
sounds.
16" 11640
Medium-Thin Crash
(Medium-Thin)
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 Mini-Chinese
(Medium) (Thin)
Heavier weight increases power Small, rapid-response model
and focus, for increasingly direct delivers with volume and short
and louder responses. abrasive punch.
16" 11608 18" 11808 12" 11216 14" 11416
Rock Crash Thin Chinese
(Medium-Heavy) (Thin)
Raised profile and big bell Totally hand hammered twice,
add volume and cut for dark, for a response that is raw, dark,
punchy, and powerful accents. fast, and biting. Very oriental.
16" 11609 18" 11809 18" 11853
Chinese
(Thin)
hats
Raw in response with dark,
musical overtones. Effective
Medium Hats for riding, accents, crashing,
(Medium Top/Heavy Bottom) and effects.
Warm, full-bodied responses 16" 11616 20" 12016
are clean and musical with solid
18" 11816
stick definition.
Dark Chinese
14" 11402
(Thin)
Fusion Hats
Deep, dark, and trashy response
(Medium-Heavy Top/Heavy Bottom) is big and warm, with a tonal
quality steeped in oriental
Heavy, unlathed, air-vented
flavor.
bottom boosts power and
crispness for increased clarity 20" 12070
and precision.
13" 11350 14" 11450
BOX SETS
Bright Hats
(Medium-Heavy Top/Extra-Heavy
Bottom)
Quick, cutting, and tonally
cool, this heavier pairing is the When you invest in HH cymbals
brightest sound in HH hats.
you are choosing the world’s
14" 11481 finest hand hammered sounds.
When you select a ‘Sonically
Dark Hats Matched’ pre-pack, your set-up
(Thin Top/Medium Bottom) has been personally selected
A pairing with the deep, dark by the specialists in the SABIAN
Vault.
in traditionally hand hammered HH Performance Set
cymbals.
14" Medium Hats
14" 11473
16" Medium-Thin Crash
20" Medium-Ride
splashes 15005
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
HH Effects pack
Duo Splash
10" Splash
(Thin)
18" Chinese
Combines hot breathiness with FREE DVD and Towel
raw bite, for a darker, highly
direct, and impact-making 15005E
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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 Finish: Natural or Brilliant
Pitch: Mid to high

Vintage Bright
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.

WE PLAY VINTAGE BRIGHT.

AA Chinese AA Metal–X Crash AA El Sabor AA Rocktagon

20 JIMMY DEGRASSO Independent • MIKE WENGREN Disturbed • CHAD SMITH Red Hot Chili Peppers • KARL PERAZZO Santana AA Raw Bell Dry Ride 21
 Rides
Crash Ride
(Medium-Thin)
Killer Crash
Play as a light ride, crash
for solid accents, or
pump the edge for a
Rock Crash
full, power-style ride.
Designed for power, with its high-energy, bright, 18" 21811
blow-through-everything responses, the AA Rock Raw Ride
Crash delivers a solid blast of brightness on every (Medium-Thin)
stroke, making this an ideal choice for any loud playing. 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
Wicked Ride
(Medium-Heavy)
Small-bell model produces
reduced tonal wash, for dry,
AA Metal-X Ride
well defined, and penetrating
response.
With its innovative Metal-X ‘Power Active’ design,
this rock-solid ride has a super-bright bell and delivers
21" 22135
Sound Control Ride
clear-cutting stroke definition at every volume, for (Medium-Thin)
total control at any volume, at any speed. 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
“AA’s have a great tone, “AA’s are very explosive (Medium-Heavy)
Clean stick definition, reduced
great feel…they just have but still very musical tonal spread and a bright bell.
a clarity that cuts through and have excellent For volumes verging on loud.
everything.” tone to them.” 20" 22013
GENE HOGLAN CHAD SMITH
Strapping Young Lad Red Hot Chili Peppers
22
Raw Bell Dry Ride
(Medium-Heavy)
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" 21706
15" 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" 21640
15" 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
Medium-Thin Crash
(Medium-Thin)
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
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
Rock Crash
(Medium-Heavy)
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 BOX SETS
(Medium-Heavy Top/
Extra-Heavy Bottom)
Extremely clean, crisp, and
cutting response is powered by
heavy, air-vented bottom.
The bright, explosive sounds With its innovative ‘Power
13" 21350 14" 21450
of AA cymbals are ideal for any Active’ design, AA Metal-X
gives Rock and Metal players
El Sabor Hats music. And choosing a ‘Sonically
total control over the volume
(Heavy Top/Heavy Bottom) Matched’ set means your sound
and size of their sound.
has been selected and matched
Solid pairing delivers distinct by the experts in the SABIAN
responses for clean ‘chick.’ Great Vault, the same ones who select Ride
for funk and rock. and match cymbals for such
Metal-X Ride
14" 21464 greats as Chad Smith. (Heavy)
AA Performance Set Solid stick definition and
SPLASHES rock-sized bell combined with
14" Regular Hats power.
Splash 16" Medium Crash
20" Medium Ride 20" 22014MXB 22" 22214MXB
(Extra-Thin)
21" 22114MXB 24" 22414MXB
Immediate response is fast, 25005
bright, crisp, and cutting, with
instant decay. Crash
6" 20605 10" 21005 Metal-X Crash
8" 20805 12" 21205 (Medium-Heavy)
Hi-boost volume and added
China Splash
(Extra-Thin)
projection maximize crash
power.
Rapid, splashy response with
16" 21609MXB 19" 21909MXB
bright, trashy edge. Can fit atop
AA Rock Performance Set 17" 21709MXB 20" 22009MXB
other cymbals.
18" 21809MXB
8" 20816 10" 21016 14" Rock Hats
16" Rock Crash
Rocktagon Splash 20" Rock Ride Hats
(Extra-Thin) 25009 Metal-X Hats
Unique 8-sided design adds (Medium-Heavy Top/Heavy Bottom)
raw-edged response for trashier
Crisp, cutting and solid sound
splash sounds.
gets added focus of raw-bell
10" 21032 design.
14" 21403MXB 15" 21503MXB
El Sabor Salsa Splash
(Thin)
Oversized for added power, Chinese
this thin model responds with
Metal-X Chinese
speed and brightness under AA Effects pack
(Thin)
hand or stick.
10" Splash
A violent sound… loud and
13" 21360 18" Chinese
FREE DVD and Towel aggressive, with extreme attack.
18" 21816MXB 20" 22016MXB
CHINESE 25005E
Fast Chinese Splash
(Thin)
Metal-X Splash
High-speed model sounds
(Thin)
bright and trashy, with rapid
decay. Ideal for short, fast, and Fast and cutting, with the power
loud accents. to penetrate louder music.
18" 21844 10" 21005MXB 12" 21205MXB
Chinese
(Thin) Box set
Aggressive and brash with AA Metal-X Performance
Set
bright, penetrating trashiness,
for accenting with attack.
This power pack of cymbals has
been ‘Sonically Matched’ as a
16" 21616 20" 22016
18" 21816 set, so you can be assured they
play and sound great together.
Mini-Chinese
14" Metal-X Hats
(Thin) 16" Metal-X Crash
Rapid-response model is fast, 20" Metal-X Ride
dry, and cutting, for quick 25005MXB
accents and effects. Ideal for
any style.
12" 21216 14" 21416
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 Finish: Varies by Model
Pitch: Varies by Model

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.

“It’s like SABIAN has this logic

for really customizing a cymbal.
It’s a luxury.”
JEFF "TAIN" WATTS

WE PLAY UNIQUE SOUNDS.

Vault Artisan Ride Vault Fierce Hats Vault V-Crash Vault Crossover Ride

WILL CALHOUN • JOJO MAYER • DAVID GARIBALDI • JEFF “TAIN” WATTS

Living Colour/Sessions Nerve Tower of Power Branford Marsalis Quartet/
Tain & The Ebonix
Paragon Diamondback Chinese
24 25

vault Rides
Crossover Ride NEW
(Medium-Thin)
Unique Powerful Versatility without compromise:
Vault is all about creative innovation. It's Designed for Neil Peart, Paragon offers powerful, Semi-dark, musical tone with
ride and crash capability and
a collection, not a series, so the looks and bright and musical sounds for today's discerning
total stick articulation at all
sounds of the cymbals can differ dramatically. drummers. Paragon combines elements from times. Natural Finish only.
These unique differences are what make Vault three SABIAN series – the explosiveness of AA, 21" 12110V
special. For something different, something the warmth of HH, and the focus of AAX – for a
Artisan Ride
personal, explore Vault. uniquely personal yet versatile sound. (Light, Medium)
With ‘high density’ hand
hammering, sizzling hot, dark
tone, and crisp stick ‘click’, this
ride is rich with traditional tone.
Hot Chinese
Light Medium
20" A2010 20" A2012
22" A2210 22" A2212
Paragon 19” Chinese
definition Ride
With its wide-flange design and (Medium)
deep, complex and trashy sound, the Designed for Carmine Appice.
Cutting definition and clear,
19” Paragon is the ultimate in oriental crisp bell add up to a loud,
darkness, and ideal for fast, punchy bright, penetrating ride.
accents or aggressive riding. 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
Killer Crash
Jam Master Ride
(Medium-Thin)
V-Crash
Designed for David Garibaldi.
Exploding with a bright, shimmering cut powered by Pure stick articulation and
warm musical tone combine
the silver in its bronze, the sound of the V-Crash slices in this funky, musical model.
through any music with a pure, crisp clarity. 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.
NEIL PEART Rush BOB BRYAR My Chemical Romance
21" RM2112
“The Fierce Ride is like a complex wine: you know, with many different flavors inside.”
JOJO MAYER Nerve
26
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
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 for increased trashiness.
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" V1906B
17" V1706B 20" V2006B
18" V1806B
crashes
vault hats
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 slicing
through the music.
14" V1402B
fierce hats
NEW
(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
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
jia Chinese
(Thin)
Designed for John Blackwell.
Flat top model features raw,
unlathed center area for dry
ride and lathed chinese edge
18" JB1816N 20" JB2016N
Alien Disc
(Heavy)
Designed for Will Calhoun.
Spacey effect of solid bronze
pierced with sizzling rivets is
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
within 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
paragon Ride
Paragon Ride
(Extra-Heavy)
Extra-heavy model (8+ lbs!)
with solid hand hammered
bell, this model puts out robust,
clear-cutting stick definition
with a balanced blend of tone.
22" NP2214N
paragon Crash
Paragon Crash
(Medium)
Medium weight models with
large, volume-boosting bells
and explosive responses.
16" NP1608N 20" NP2008N
18" NP1808N
paragon hats
Paragon Hats
(Medium)
Medium weight pairing, for
fast, crisp responses and clean,
bright and well-defined sticking.
13" NP1302N 14" NP1402N
paragon splash
Paragon Splash
(Thin)
Small, thin models with fast,
punchy responses and plenty
of high-end cutting power.
8" NP0805N 10" NP1005N
paragon chinese
Paragon Diamondback
Chinese NEW
(Thin)
Perforated with jingles and
sizzle rivets, this innovative
model puts out a softer, darker
and sizzling sound for accents
and riding.
20" NP2016ND
Paragon Chinese
(Extra-Thin) 19"
(Medium-Thin) 20"
Two different models: the lighter,
wide-flanged 19" with trashy
sound and the small-flanged,
more direct sounding 20".
19" NP1916N 20" NP2016N
paragon Box sets
Paragon 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
The power of Paragon is
condensed into a punchy
splash you can position
anywhere in your set-up with
the double jointed stacker.
NP1005NSP
PARAGON Effects Pack
8" Splash 19" Chinese
10" Splash
NP5005NE 27
 Heavy Hats B8 splashes
(Heavy Top/Heavy Bottom)
High-definition stick and pedal SPLASH
Brilliant B8 PRO Rides responses are clean, clear, B8 Ride (Extra-Thin)
Value Bright powerful, and penetrating. Accents with extremely fast,
Medium Ride Ride bright, and punchy high-end cut.
Finish: Brilliant Finish: Natural (Medium)
14" 31433
(Medium) solar brass cymbals
8" 40805 12" 41205
Pitch: Mid to High Pitch: Mid to High Crisp stick definition, cutting
Crisp stick attack remains bright
and audible, with light wash at
B8 PRO splashes bell, and bright tonal response
10" 41005 Crash Ride
higher volumes. create a versatile ride. China Splash A dual-purpose model for
Splash full-sounding riding or loud
20" 32012 20" 42012 (Extra-Thin)
(Thin) crashing.
Bright response is immediate, Reverse-design model, for raw,
Light Rock Ride Crash Ride punchy accents. Mount upside 18" 01811

Bronze
(Medium)
cutting and somewhat glassy (Medium)
for fast accents. down atop your crash.
Blending explosive crash power Ride
Combines tonal sensitivity and 10" 41016
rock dynamics. A choice ride for 6" 30605 10" 31005 with full ride response. Great Strong, clean stick definition
mid to loud volumes. 8" 30805 12" 31205 multi-purpose ride. and a bright bell add up to
B8 chinese
Bronze Beginnings 20" 32010 China Splash
(Thin)
18" 41811
Mini-Chinese
versatility.
20" 02012
Rock Ride
Power Rock Ride Upside-down design enhances (Heavy) (Thin)
Crash
(Heavy) splashy response with trashy
Your first step into the big time. bite. Clean and solid sticking with a Funky accenter with a bright
Powered by pure brass,
Intensely powerful, with distinct crisp, solid bell, for total clarity rawness that penetrates with bite.
metallic stick definition and a 10" 31016
a loud and punchy model
When you get into drumming, it’s not a question of where you’ll finish, it’s where you at all volumes. 14" 41416 for accenting.
start. And with B8 and B8 Pro, you’re on the right track to the top. Hit the stage with crisp, cutting bell.
20" 42014 21" 42114
these cymbals and your sound is powered by bronze. Your band will love you for it. 20" 32014 B8 PRO chinese Chinese 14" 01406 16" 01606
(Thin)
B8 crashes Hi-Hats
B8 PRO crashes Mini-Chinese
(Thin)
Bright bite is aggressive and
This pairing delivers tight,
edgy, with a cool, cutting rawness
Thin Crash that is immediate and trashy. clean sounds when closed,
Thin Crash Immediate and aggressive (Thin) and loud fullness when open.
(Thin) attack is bright with cutting 18" 41816
bite. Great for rapid accenting. Bright and loud, explosive with 13" 01302 14" 01402
Quick-response and bright, maximum impact response.
tight, and focused tonal content 14" 31416
14" 41406 16" 41606
B8 box sets Chinese
add up to cutting accents.
Chinese B8 performance set Loud and aggressive, a model
13" 31306 16" 31606 Medium Crash
(Thin) for playing fast, aggressive
14" 31406 17" 31706 (Medium) 14" Hats 20" Ride
Explosive, brash, and bright accents.
15" 31506 18" 31806 16" Thin Crash
attack, with deep, dark, and Fast, solid response for an
16" 01616 16" 01816
Medium Crash trashy undertones. explosion of bright tone for 45003
(Medium) bigger, fuller accents. Splash
16" 31616 20" 32016 B8 First Pack
Solid weight increases volume, 18" 31816 16" 41608 18" 41808 Small and thin, with a fast,
power, and definition for 13" Hats 14" Hats punchy and splashy accent
Rock Crash or
cleaner, penetrating punches. 16" Crash 16" Crash
B8 PRO box sets (Medium-Heavy)
45001 45011
response.
16" 31608 18" 31808 10" 01005 16" 01205
Explosive response is fast, full,
B8 Pro Performance Set B8 Splash ‘n’ Stacker Pack
Rock Crash and powerful, for total presence
14" Medium Hats and penetrating power. There’s no need to buy another
(Medium-Heavy)
16" Medium Crash
16" 41609 19" 41909 cymbal stand. Use the stacker.
Solar box sets
Designed for high-volume 20" Medium Ride
playing, with bright, explosive, 17" 41709 20" 42009 41005SP First Pack
and full-bodied response. 35003 18" 41809
B8 2-Pack 13" Hats 16" Crash
16" 31609 18" 31809
B8 Pro Effects pack B8 hats 14" Hats 18" Crash Ride 05001
Heavy Crash 10" Splash 45002 Performance set
(Heavy) 18" Chinese Hats
(Medium-Heavy Top/Heavy Bottom) B8 Effects pack 14" Hats 20" Ride
Sharp, high-pitched attack 35005 16" Crash
is focused and definite, for Crisp and lively stick and pedal 10" Splash 18" Chinese
excellent penetrating power. respon­ses are very bright and 05003
definite, clean, and penetrating. 45005
16" 31633 18" 31833 B8 PRO Rides 2-Pack
13" 41302 14" 41402 B8 Rock SET
14" Hats 18" Crash Ride
B8 PRO hats B8 Rides Rock Hats 14" Rock Hats 18" Rock Crash
05002
(Heavy Top/Heavy Bottom) 16" Rock Crash 21" Rock Ride
Medium Hats FREE Hardshell Case 45009C
Heavy pairing is loud, with Effects Pack
(Medium Top/Heavy Bottom)
crisp, cutting stick definition 10" Splash 18" Chinese
A bright, pedal ‘chick’ and clean ensuring an optimum cut. B8 COMPLETE SET
stick response add up to very 05005

WE GO FOR IT.
14" 41403 10" Splash 18" Chinese
versatile hats. 14" Hats 18" Thin Crash
14" 31402 16" Thin Crash 20" Ride
FREE Hardshell Case 45006C
rock Hats
(Heavy Top/Heavy Bottom)
Strong high-end power is
bright, with a focused intensity
Your B8 and B8 Pro cymbals will sound even better when you that’s direct, loud and cutting.
choose a ‘Sonically Matched’ pre-pack containing models 14" 31403
selected by the experts in the SABIAN Vault.

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Band & Orchestral SUSPENDED
(Thin)
Rich, full-bodied warm sound
builds smoothly for crescendos,
or crashes boldly for accents.
16" 11623 19" 11923
NEW SYMPHONIC VIENNESE
(Medium)
Tonal richness and HHX warmth
make for a musical pairing.
16" 11620XN 19" 11920XN
18" 11820XN 20" 12020XN
NEW SYMPHONIC GERMANIC
ARENA MEDIUM
(Medium)
Large bell enhances ease of
playing. Medium weight offers
projection, articulate attack, and
controlled sustain.
18" 21822X 20" 22022X
XS20
SUSPENDED
(Medium-Thin)
Crashes and swells with bright,
penetrating energy. A dynamic
cymbal. And tremendous value.
16" XS1623 20" XS2023
chopper
Innovative 3-layer design
NEW
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.
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.

The
17" 11723 20" 12023
18" 11823
classic
FRENCH
(Thin)
touch
Thinnest models with lightest
weight respond quickly with
warm, glassy sounds.
Traditional Craftsmanship 16" 11619 20" 12019
17" 11719 21" 12119
Meets Modern Innovation.
18" 11819
19" 11919
22" 12219
Just as great performances blend tradition with
personal expression and creativity, SABIAN blends VIENNESE
classic sound with creativity into award-winning (Medium)
cymbal and percussion innovations. Medium-weight models
respond with fuller sounds and
moderate decay.
16" 11620 20" 12020
17" 11720 21" 12120
18" 11820 22" 12220
19" 11920
GERMANIC
(Heavy)
Heaviest pairing delivers
dark tonality with powerful,
musically robust responses.
16" 11624 19" 11924
17" 11724 20" 12024
18" 11824
NEW SYMPHONIC
MEDIUM LIGHT
(Medium-Light)
Warm, musical tonality with
sensitivity and shimmer.
18" 11856 20" 12056
19" 11956
NEW SYMPHONIC
MEDIUM HEAVY
EVELYN GLENNIE, DBE Solo Percussionist (Medium-Heavy)
Warm, musical tonality with
sensitivity and shimmer.
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" 11923XN
17" 11723XN 20" 12023XN
18" 11823XN
NEW SYMPHONIC FRENCH
(Thin)
Cool shimmer and warm tone
combine to create a musically
full response.
16" 11619XN 19" 11919XN
18" 11819XN 20" 12019XN
(Heavy)
Heavy design combines with
HHX ‘Tone Projection’ to deliver
robust warmth.
16" 11624XN 19" 11924XN
18" 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" 11420XBT
13" 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" 12094XBM
18" 11894XBM 21" 12194XBM
19" 11994XBM
SYNERGY HEAVY
(Heavy)
Heavy weight ensures robust,
simmering response and
increased projection with this
dynamic pairing.
17" 11794XBH 20" 12094XBH
18" 11894XBH 21" 12194XBH
19" 11994XBH
AAX
NEW SYMPHONIC
MEDIUM LIGHT
(Medium-Light)
Bright musical tonality with
sensitivity and shimmer.
16" 21656X 20" 22056X
18" 21856X
NEW SYMPHONIC
MEDIUM HEAVY
(Medium-Heavy)
Bright, glassy response with
increased cut and clarity.
16" 21655X 20" 22055X
18" 21855X
ARENA HEAVY
(Heavy)
Heavy weight offers maximum
projection, percussive attack
and long, controlled sustain.
18" 21825X 20" 22025X
AA
SUSPENDED
(Thin)
Bright, penetrating sound is full
of dynamic energy and presence.
16" 21623 19" 21923
17" 21723 20" 22023
18" 21823
MOLTO SYMPHONIC
SUSPENDED
(Thin)
Smooth, shimmering sound
is bright and impactful at all
volumes.
16" 21689 20" 22089 sounds. Available in light and
18" 21889
FRENCH
(Thin)
The lightest, thinnest model is
very sensitive, with fast, bright
and glassy sounds.
16" 21619 22" 22219
18" 21819
VIENNESE
(Medium)
Medium thickness and weight
produce a fuller sound with
more moderate decay.
16" 21620 20" 22020
18" 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" 22022
16" 21622 22" 22222
18" 21822
DRUM CORPS
(Heavy)
Heavy-weight pairing delivers
maximum attack with penetrating
power and robust musicality.
18" 21825 22" 22225
20" 22025
8" CH08 12" CH12
Crotales are tuned to A + 442
18" XS1823
10" CH10
unless otherwise requested.
CONCERT BAND
High 50303H
(Medium) Low 50303L
Chinese Gong Single 50301
Easy-to-play pairing delivers
bright, musical sounds with Traditionally hammered RESONATING BELL
articulation and projection. for prized ‘oriental’ sound.
Produces a definite primary Solid dome-shaped bell
14" XS1421 18" XS1821
impact response followed by responds with bright, mellow
16" XS1621 20" XS2021
an outpouring of raw, dark sounds. Choose from an octave
overtones. Very full sounding. of notes. Mount on a cymbal
B8 PRO 30" 53001 40" 54001
stand or similar holder.
34" 53401 JD0301
MARCHING BAND
(Medium) Symphonic Gong RESONATING BELLS (SET)
Moderately priced medium Produces a powerful and sturdy A complete octave set of
weight is ideal for smaller
fundamental note which is solid, tuned bells delivering
high schools and junior high enhanced and softened by bright, mellow sounds. Comes
marching bands.
harmonic overtones, creating a complete with mounting bar.
full, warm and round response.
14" 31422 18" 31822 JD0303
Very tonal.
16" 31622
24" 52402 28" 52802 Finger Cymbals
B8 Band 26" 52602 Solid bronze pairings in choice
of weights, for ringing, bell-like
BAND Zodiac Gong
(Medium-Heavy) Made from a special nickel- heavy models.
Bright, yet musical. Controllable silver alloy, this model produces Light 50101
a warm, focused fundamental
by young percussionists and Heavy 50102
affordable for all music programs. with rich, sustaining overtones.
24" 52405 28" 52805 ThunderSheet
14" 41422 18" 41822
26" 52605
16" 41622 Roaring slice of raw bronze is
ideal for effects and crescendos
Wind Gong in drum and percussion set-ups.
Box sets
With hand hammered surface 18" x 26" 52604
SUSPENDED SET and raw, unlathed center, this 20" x 30" 53004
flat-design gong speaks quickly,
16", 18", and 20" HHX Suspended with dark, splashy sounds. BECKER BOW CYMBAL
12023XNSET 22" 52201 Unique effect created in
SUSPENDED SET collaboration with Bob Becker;
Bell Disc produces a variety of eerie and
16",18", and 20" HH Suspended ethereal sounds when a cymbal
Crisp, clear, penetrating, high-
12023SET pitched sound. Clean and bow is drawn across the flat or
cutting articulation. rounded edges of its unique
MOLTO SYMPHONIC design. (Bow not included).
10" 51063
SUSPENDED SET
17" HHX BOW16
16",18", and 20" AA Molto Ice Bell
Symphonic Suspended
Heavy-weight 12” bell provides
22089SET a very definite, high-pitched,
EDUCATIONAL SET bell-like sound. A great
percussion piece for colorful
AA Concert Band Set: accenting and effects.
16" Concert Band (pr.) BASHIRI
12" 51299 JOHNSON
16" Suspended
Sessions
Stage Bell
216CB
This small bell puts out a bright, Pictured with
EDUCATIONAL SET
pure sound that penetrates
The Chopper.
B8 Concert Band Set: clearly in any drum or
16" Band (pr.)
percussion set-up.
16" Crash
7" 507B 9" 509B
416CB
Cymbal Disc
Gongs & Percussion Available individually or
as a set, for bright, bell-
alu BELL
like sounds in rhythms or
NEW
Cast from aluminum, this as effects. One- and three-arm
musical effect produces a soft, holders available separately.
bright and sustaining sound. 6" 50659 10" 51059
7" AB7 9" AB9 8" 50859

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2-YEAR WARRANTY
North America – All SABIAN cymbal series are guaranteed against defects in workmanship and materials for
a period of 2 years from original date of purchase. A 6-Month Warranty applies to ‘Solar by SABIAN’. Cymbals
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