2017 & Sounds “I’d like to be the best company in the world. Creating the very best for is primary, that’s my motivation.” – RZ Cover: Cora Coleman-Dunham

Cover Photo: Harald Peter Cover Karl Photo this page: Oliver This page: Moritz Mueller In THE BEGINNING…

… there was AA and HH. cymbals that put the boom in the British invasion just over a decade earlier. His AA cymbals delivered the bright, cutting small factory in Meductic had been sounds that drove rock, pop and other punching well above its weight for years, early mainstream music while HH cymbals shipping cymbals to UK music shops covered the darker sounds sought by since 1968, eagerly supplying drummers jazz and symphonic players. Those were who were hungry for quality cymbals the two sides of the cymbal in those that could produce loud, new sounds. heady formative years of SABIAN. But everything was about to change. In keeping with the times, those early cymbals were all about stick click – By the early ‘80’s, new sounds were rides, crashes and hats providing plenty beginning to infiltrate the airwaves, both of definition and moderate wash. But on the radio and − more importantly – on along with the musical landscape, this television. The advent of MTV opened was also about to change. As new bands up windows into new music, new sounds and styles popped up on what seemed and new looks that could not be ignored. to be an hourly basis, a corresponding The domination of classic rock, folk and wave of new drummers was demanding pop on both sides of the Atlantic was more texture, more complexity, more being challenged by punk, new wave, dynamic range and a wider EQ spectrum. reggae, electro-pop, hip-hop and more Diversity of sound was the order of the – much of it influenced by world music day. It was time to get busy! that sounded completely new and exotic to mainstream western audiences. RZ had always maintained his goal for SABIAN was to become “the best None of this went unnoticed by SABIAN cymbal company in the world. Creating founder RZ, nor was he in uncharted the very best for drummers is primary, territory. Ever vigilant and visionary that’s my motivation.” FOR DRUMMERS when it came to the synergy between – that was the key to RZ’s driving trends and sounds, RZ had been a philosophy. He understood that the only pivotal figure in manufacturing the way to achieve his goal was to create RZ and Willi led an extended family of artisans and craftsmen with their supreme passion for music and drummers.

RZ & WILLI FOUNDER

the most diverse offering of cymbals And so began an era of innovation that and sounds in the world while keeping would usher in the greatest expansion the creativity of the artist at the heart of cymbal sound and science in history. of the equation.

Artists instinctively grasped RZ’s mantra, to “create, so that drummers Throughout this book, we will highlight can create,” and they flocked to the key moments in Sabian innovation and fledgling cymbal company. SABIAN soon diversity of sound, demonstrating how to counted legends like Dave Weckl, Terry this day, RZ’s philosophy continues to be Bozzio, , and Jack DeJohnette the driving force behind each and every among its early endorsers. Working cymbal we manufacture. We encourage all side-by-side with these musical giants, of our friends to take the time to the passionate craftsmen in the small follow along, so that you can choose the factory on the banks of the Saint John perfect cymbals to help you create your River would go on to create the most sound. Because from day one, that’s all it’s radical and ground-breaking sounds in ever been about. the history of cymbal manufacturing.

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2004 20052010 2016 05 VINTAGE DARK

Traditionally hand hammered for increased musicality and dark, complex tone, HH offers unmatched sonic texture and playability. Creative drummers will love the renewed focus on hammering, and cymbals that sound thinner and more musical.

• Natural or Brilliant Finish | Pure B20 Bronze 24" King Ride

Our first cymbal series, everything else originated here. The rest, as they say, is history.

18" Vanguard

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HH VANGUARD

Try new HH Vanguard models when you need dark, responsive cymbals that deliver exceptional articulation in low volume situations.

14" Vanguard Hats

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PART l l SIZE l l WEIGHT l l FINISH Vanguard Vanguard T N A thin, light design with pinpoint lathing and smaller , HH Vanguard is ideal for players who want darker cymbals with quick responses. The smaller cup and extended profile delivers clean, woody stick definition for such a thin cymbal. 116VC 16" 118VC 18" PART l l SIZE l l WEIGHT l l FINISH PART l l SIZE l l WEIGHT l l FINISH 120VR 20" 121VR 21" 122VR 22" Rides Rock Ride H N B King MT N Powerful high-end cut and warm tone Crashes combine with a bright , for a loud, Powerful and sophisticated, this Thin Crash T N B complex can be so many penetrating ride with character. 12249 22" Full-bodied musical response is low, things depending on how you strike dark and warm, with rapid decay. it − it’s that “just right” amount of 11606 16" H N B dry, dark and wash. Power Bell Ride 11706 17" 12280K 22" Combining a mega-size 8" raw bell 11806 18" 12480K 24" with a lathed bow area, this cymbal is 11906 19" all about big power loaded with tone. 12006 20" MT N 12258 22" Nova 12206 22" The Nova delivers extremes − as in, MT N B extremely low and extremely dry. Duo Ride Medium-Thin Crash MT N B Half lathed, half raw, this ride delivers So if you like being out on the edge Mixes power and tone for explosive a choice of hot, wet or dry responses musically, this may be the Ride for you. response and moderate sustain. 12280N 22" and crash ability. 11607 16" 12065 20" 12480N 24" 11707 17" 11807 18" Pandora MT N Raw Bell Dry Ride MH N B High-definition sticking with the Medium-dark in tone, medium-light Medium Crash M N B right degree of warm, funky tone. in weight, this is the cymbal for Heavier weight increases power and Unlathed bell cuts with maximum players who like “Blue” notes − it’s focus, for increasingly direct and the musical equivalent of opening clarity. 12172 21" louder responses. Pandora’s Box! 11608 16" 12280P 22" 11808 18" 12480P 24" Vintage Ride MT N B With its high shape and large bell, O-Zone T N B M N B the Vintage is big on volume and Medium Ride SABIAN O-Zone design employs A very musical ride. Smooth, warm, tone. Great for jazz, rock and beyond. 12178 21" 2" holes to increase agitation in tone, and woody stick response with nice bringing raw, dark and dirty bite to bell definition. MT R this thin, trashy effects crash. 12012 20" Garage Ride 11600 16" 12212 22" Inspired by Claus Hessler, a versatile 11800 18" model with dry, controlled stick and Leopard Ride MH B a low level of wash, even when you Heavily hammered, unlathed model dig in. Its smaller size makes it an delivers dark, penetrating stick ideal all-purpose cymbal that doubles response with extra-strong definition nicely as a very-controllable crash. It and loud bell. attacks with minimal sustain and dry, 12030 20" controlled stick. 118102 18" 120102 20" 08

PART l l SIZE l l WEIGHT l l FINISH PART l l SIZE l l WEIGHT l l FINISH PART l l SIZE l l WEIGHT l l FINISH Hi-Hats Splashes Specialties Medium Hats M H N B Splash XT N B Radia Cup R Warm, full-bodied responses are Small, thin and fast, with low-pitched Designed for Terry Bozzio. These clean and musical with solid stick dark tone and its own special character. small, pitched bells offer color to any definition. 10805 8" set-up. 11402 14" 11005 10" 10759R 7" 11205 12" 10859R 8" Fusion Hats MH H N B 10959R 9" Heavy, unlathed, air-vented bottom Duo Splash T N B boosts power and crispness for Combines hot breathiness with raw Alien Disc H N B increased clarity and precision. bite, for a darker, highly direct, and Designed for Will Calhoun. Spacey 11350 13" impact-making splashy response. effect of solid bronze, pierced with 11450 14" 11065 10" sizzling rivets. A funky super-mini ride or effect. Dark Hats MT M N B Chinese 11059CAL 10" A pairing with the deep, dark Chinese T N B tones, and warmth found only in Raw in response with dark, musical Sets traditionally hand hammered cymbals. overtones. Effective for riding, HH Performance Set N B 11473 14" accents, crashing, and effects. 14" Medium Hats, 16" Medium-Thin 11816 18" Crash, 20" Medium Ride X-Celerator Hats M H N B 15005 With a rippled Air Wave bottom to China Kang T N B eliminate airlock and deliver super Micro-sized Chinese-style High Max Stax N B crisp and cutting stick sounds, HH models respond with a raw, tight 8" Max Stax China Kang, X-Celerator Hi-Hats cut through with combination of chinese and splash. 8" Max Stax Splash exceptional clarity at all volumes. The sound is ‘kang.’ 15005MPH 11402L 14" 11067 10" Mid Max Stax N B Vanguard Hats M MH N B 10" Max Stax China Kang, Beautifully smooth transition from 10" Max Stax Splash a fat, meaty foot "chick" to their 15005MPM inherently dry closed stick sound. Striking in appearance, they are Low Max Stax N B completely raw on the bottom, lathed 12" Max Stax China Kang, only on the outside 2" area of the 14" Max Stax Crash bow, and lined the rest of the way to 15005MPL the cup. Their complex tone blends well, while offering enough power for mainstream sounds. 18" O-Zone 114VH 14" 09 VINTAGE BRIGHT

High profile shape + small peen concentric hammering = bright pitch, quick attack and lively, explosive overtones. Drummers seeking tight, controlled sound will love AA… and with a sound profile designed to get out of the way fast, so will lead singers and sound engineers.

• Natural or Brilliant Finish | Pure B20 Bronze

Chad Smith A truly “Holy” China, we created a monster of loudness and cut using a large raw bell, high profile and wide lip. Looking for huge cut in a splash? Meet the Mini Holy China, a mini- monster that dishes out more white noise, trash and cut than any other cymbal its size.

AA filled the Photo: Alex Kluft demand for bright, NEW FOR ‘17 cutting sounds to 12" Mini Holy China drive rock, pop and other mainstream music in the ‘80’s.

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Rides Rock Crash MH N B Splashes Apollo MT N Explosive and penetrating, high- Splash XT N B Versatility, versatility, versatility. Hit pitched volume is the strength of this Immediate response is fast, bright, it hard for a modern sound, or play cymbal of power. crisp, and cutting, with instant decay. it with dynamics for controlled stick 21609 16" 20805 8" and sublime shimmer. 21809 18" 21005 10" 21880A 18" 21909 19" 22080A 20" 22009 20" China Splash XT N B 22280A 22" Rapid, splashy response with bright, 22480A 24" El Sabor Crash T N B trashy edge. Can fit atop other cymbals. Fast response with solid bell for 20816 8" M N B Medium Ride clavé. Playable by hand or stick. Highly versatile. Balances crisp stroke 21660 16" El Sabor Salsa Splash T N B definition with a smooth blend of Oversized for added power, this bright tones and a clean bell. Raw Bell Crash T N B thin model responds with speed and 22012 20" Strong, cutting and intense – and brightness under hand or stick. 21360 13" H N B very well designed for high-volume Rock Ride performance. This classic thin and Big, bright bell and solid, full-bodied extremely musical crash delivers Chinese sticking add up to aggressively loud quick, even response. Mini Chinese T N B and penetrating power. 2160772 16" Rapid-response model is fast, dry, and 22014 20" 2180772 18" 22114 21" cutting, for quick accents and effects. 2200772 20" Ideal for any style.

MH N B 21216 12" Raw Bell Dry Ride Metal Crash M B 21416 14" Topped with a solid, raw bell, this Punchy and direct, this crash is versatile model delivers strong, dry designed to deliver volume that cuts T N B stick articulation with a touch of tone Mini Holy China through the most intense bands. An exaggerated high profile, mini at every volume. 21609MB 16" 22172 21" hole pattern and raw bell add up to 21709MB 17" more white noise, trash and cut than H B 21809MB 18" any other cymbal its size. Metal Ride 21909MB 19" 20816CS 8" Bright and solid sticking combines 21016CS 10" with a pure, cutting bell to make this Hi-Hats 21216CS 12" a powerfully loud ride. T MT N 22014MB 20" Apollo Hats Incredibly controllable, highly Chinese T N B Bash Ride T N B articulate, and super Fat. Yes, a pair Aggressive and brash with bright, The latest model in a great line of of Hats can be all of the above, and penetrating trashiness, for accenting SABIAN wash rides – but bigger and Apollo Hats are proof. Thin top over with attack. extremely light for its size. Smaller bell Medium-Thin bottom, and designed 21616 16" design helps control the sound when with sonic dirt and dryness layered 21816 18" you need a ride, or just bash away on over the AA glass, you will be amazed 22016 20" it for huge, stage-eating sound. Apollo Hats can be so articulate and 221BC 21" so fat at the same time. Metal Chinese T B 224BC 24" 21480AH 14" Hard, direct, lethally loud and cutting 21680AH 16" Chinese designed to punch through Crashes big-volume bands. T M N Thin Crash T N B Sick Hats 21816MB 18" Fast response, with warm, dark tone Thin, and very dry overall, this is a T N B making this a very musical crash. very controllable pair of hats. Large Holy China 21606 16" holes allow Sick Hats to breathe in Developed with Chad Smith, Holy 21806 18" ways other Hats simply cannot – China is truly a monster of loudness with virtually no airlock, you hear and cut – it’s the loudest cymbal Medium-Thin Crash MT N B everything. Think of them as a SABIAN produces! Bright and tonally full, combining thin controllable, pre-EQ white-noise effect. 21716CS 17" sensitivity with medium-weight power. 218SHN 18" 21916CS 19" 21607 16" 22116CS 21" 21807 18" Medium Hats M H N B Combines bright pedal “chick” and Sets Medium Crash M N B crisp, full-bodied sticking with solid AA Performance Set N B Aggressive attack is full, loud, and wash when open. 14" Medium Hats, 16" Medium Crash, very effective in high volume playing. 21402 14" 20" Medium Ride 21608 16" 25005 21808 18" Rock Hats H H N B Powerful and penetrating, with durability to handle heavy sticking in the loudest playing. 21403 14" 2017 11

PART l l SIZE l l WEIGHT l l FINISH Rides Ride M N Crisp stick definition, cutting bell, and bright tonal response create a versatile ride. 42012X 20"

Crash Ride M N PART l l SIZE l l WEIGHT l l FINISH Blending explosive crash power with full ride response. Great multi- purpose ride. Splashes 41811X 18" Splash T N Extremely fast and bright with Rock Ride H N punchy, high-end cut for fast accents. Clean and solid sticking with a 40805X 8" crisp, solid bell, for total clarity at 41005X 10" all volumes. 41205X 12" 42014X 20" China Splash T N Crashes Reverse-design model, for raw, Thin Crash T N punchy accents. Mount upside down Fast, punchy, bright and loud attack atop your crash. makes this a cutting crash. 41016X 10" 41406X 14" 41506X 15" Chinese 41606X 16" Mini Chinese T N 41706X 17" A smaller, punchier Chinese design 41806X 18" for fast, biting accents. 41416X 14" Medium Crash M N Fast, solid response for an explosion Chinese T N of bright tone for bigger, fuller Bright bite is aggressive and edgy, accents. with a cool, cutting rawness that is 41608X 16" immediate and trashy. 41808X 18" 41816X 18"

Rock Crash MH N Sets Explosive response is fast, full, and B8X Performance Set N powerful, for total presence and 14" Hats, 16" Thin Crash, 20" Ride penetrating power. 45003X 41609X 16" 41809X 18" B8X Effects Pack N 10" Splash, 18" Chinese Ballistic Crash T B 45005X Using an innovative new hammer peen and hammering technique, this thin B8X First Pack N model delivers funky, aggressive attack, 13" Hats, 16" Crash fully capable of creating high-pitched 45001X mayhem while remaining musical. 14" Hats, 16" Crash By applying more 416BCX 16" 45011X hammering (including 418BCX 18" B8X 2-Pack N hammering the bell), Hi-Hats 14" Hats, 18" Crash Ride adjusting the profile, and Hats M H N 45002X Crisp and lively stick and pedal modernizing the logo, we responses are very bright and B8X Complete Set N made B8X superior to B8 definite, clean, and penetrating. 10" Splash, 14" Hats, 16" Thin-Crash, 41302X 13" 18" Thin-Crash, 18" Chinese, 20" Ride in every way. The kicker? 41402X 14" 45006X We offered it at the exact Rock Hats MH H N 10" China Splash same price! Heavy pairing is loud, with crisp, cutting stick definition ensuring optimum cut. 41403X 14"

Created 2015 2015 BRIGHT 12

Fully hammered for enhanced projection and complexity, B8X provides creative beginners much more than expected at an entry level price point.

• Natural Finish | Pure B8 Bronze NEW FOR ‘17 18" Ballistic Crash BALLISTIC CRASH

UsingUsing an iinnovative new hammerhamm peen and hammeringhammerin technique, this thin modmodele delivers funky, aggressiveaggressive attack, fully capable ofof creating high- pitched mayhemm while remainingremaining musical.

16" Ballistic Crash

2017 13 focused cut

Intense focused cut for drummers who play with speed, power and aggression. A large hammering pattern results in richer, more complex tone than any other series at this price.

• Brilliant Finish | Pure B8 Bronze

Tim Yeung

The first unirolled series offered in Brilliant finish, drummers on a budget could now play great- sounding cymbals that looked killer too, raising the bar for what a budget series should be.

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Rides Rock Crash MH B China Splash T B Medium Ride M B Designed for high-volume playing, Upside-down design enhances Crisp stick attack remains bright and with bright, explosive, and full-bodied splashy response with trashy bite. 31016B 10" audible, with light wash at higher response. volumes. 31609B 16" 32012B 20" 31809B 18" Chinese Mini Chinese T B Rock Ride H B O-Zone T B Immediate and aggressive attack is Intensely powerful, with distinct With a double ring of response- bright with cutting bite. Great for metallic stick definition and a crisp, enhancing holes, this radical model rapid accenting. 31416B 14" cutting bell. responds rapidly with a combination 32014B 20" of bright explosion and dirty agitation. Chinese T B Crashes 31600B 16" Explosive, brash and bright Thin Crash T B 31800B 18" attack, with deep, dark and trashy Quick-response and bright, tight, undertones. 31616B 16" and focused tonal content add up to Hi-Hats M H B 31816B 18" cutting accents. Medium Hats 31406B 14" A bright, pedal ‘chick’ and clean stick 31606B 16" response add up to very versatile hats. Sets 31806B 18" 31402B 14" B8 Pro Performance Set B 14" Medium Hats, 16" Thin Crash, Medium Crash M B Splashes 20" Medium Ride T B 35003B Solid weight increases volume, Splash power, and definition for cleaner, Bright response is immediate, cutting B penetrating punches. and glassy. Great for fast accents. B8 Pro Effects Pack 31608B 16" 30805B 8" 10" Splash, 18" Chinese 31808B 18" 31005B 10" 35005B 31205B 12"

B8 PRO O-ZONE

A crude, aggressive combination of thin crash and Chinese, this is one raw, nasty effects Crash, highly in demand by pro drummers who play with speed and power − like metal-meister Tim Yeung.

2012 15 MODERN BRIGHT

We apply new lathing and hammering technology for increased brightness, cut and musicality − and the widest dynamic range ever achieved.

• Natural or Brilliant Finish | Pure B20 Bronze

AAX X-PLOSION

In response to drummers seeking exceptional volume and cut in a cymbal with long sustain, we used a new proprietary process to cook up the AAX X-Plosion, a crash that virtually bursts with explosive attack.

19" X-Plosion Crash

The world’s world’s first modern cymbalcymbal, AAX used new Sabian hammering and lathing techniques to totally change the attack and musicality available in cymbals at the time. It’s been our best selling series ever since.

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AAX OMNI

Jojo Mayer came to us seeking a cymbal with outstanding sonic contrast on its own or with other cymbals. The result was Omni. Jojo said it best: “Never has so much sonic versatility. existed in just one cymbal.” JOJO MAYER

AERO SPLASH

A great blend of musical effect and trash, the Aero Splash is all about high-end cut, sitting comfortably between Sabian O-Zone and Air Splashes on the white noise spectrum.

NEW FOR ‘17

2017 12" Aero Splash 2011 17 PART l l SIZE l l WEIGHT l l FINISH

Stage Crash MT N B Explosive, full-response sound is rich with bright, high-end tone, for increased cut. 21608X 16" 21708X 17" 21808X 18" 22008X 20"

PART l l SIZE l l WEIGHT l l FINISH PART l l SIZE l l WEIGHT l l FINISH Metal Crash M MH N B Solid response is fast and bright, for maximum penetrating power in even Rides M N B V-Ride the loudest music. MT N B Studio Ride Maximizing the cutting potential 21609X 16" Soft feel and full response, with a of the silver in its bronze alloy, this 21809X 18" readily-activated wash of shimmering raw-bottom model sounds bright and tone complementing overall sound. focused. El Sabor Picante 22010X 20" 22012XBV 20" Hand Crash M XT N Designed for percussionists to slap M N B Stage Ride X-Plosion Ride M B by hand, this thin-edged, semi-lathed The ultimate balance of bright A large, raw bell boosts the crash- model explodes with bright, dirt- stick definition, pure tone, and a ability factor in a cymbal that’s edged sound. (Medium Center/Extra- controllable amount of wash make this equally at home performing light ride Thin Edge) a highly effective and versatile model. or heavy crash duty. 21660XH 16" 22012X 20" 2201287XB 20" 21860XH 18" 22112X 21" Omni Dark Crash T N B MH N B Stadium Ride Omni M XT N Dramatically dark and dry, this moody With medium-heavy weight and solid Designed with Jojo Mayer, OMNI is cymbal creates a dark-edged tone. bell, the Stadium Ride is ideal for a revolutionary new cymbal design – 21468X 14" projection, stick definition and warm never has so much versatility existed 21668X 16" spread, bridging the gap nicely between in just one cymbal. 21768X 17" the AAX Stage and Metal Rides. 218OMX 18" 21868X 18" 22013X 20" 222OMX 22" 21968X 19"

H N B Metal Ride Crashes X-Plosion Crash MT B Extremely bright, dry and well defined Aero Crash MT N B Bursting with bright, explosive attack, ride and bell responses. The ultimate Combining an AAX X-Plosion raw this model delivers penetrating for getting your sticking heard. bell design with an innovative hole definition with total presence and 22014X 20" pattern, the Aero Crash provides a power. 22214X 22" perfect balance of frequency and cut. 21487XB 14" 216XAC 16" 21587XB 15" Memphis Ride MT R 218XAC 18" 21687XB 16" With single-line lathing cut into its 220XAC 20" 21787XB 17" raw surface, this versatile model 21887XB 18" responds with a dry stick sound, Studio Crash T N B 21987XB 19" controlled wash, a raw and cutting Thin design and small bell for quick 22087XB 20" bell, and a crashable edge. response, tonally full, glassy, and 221101X 21" shimmering accents. X-Plosion Fast Crash XT B 21406X 14" Super-fast and with a full, explosive MH N B Raw Bell Dry Ride 21506X 15" response, the X-Plosion Fast Crash A ride for every style, this RBDR 21606X 16" redefines the power potential for delivers bright, crystal clear sticking 21706X 17" thinner cymbals with even faster, at all volumes – low to loud – and 21806X 18" punchier accents at all volumes. solid bright punch when played on 21485XB 14" the raw, unlathed bell. 21585XB 15" 22172X 21" 21685XB 16" 21785XB 17" 21885XB 18" 21" Raw Bell Dry Ride 21985XB 19"

O-Zone T N B With a bright, shimmering sound and a multi-holed design increasing the agitation in its tone, this O-Zone delivers bite with a touch of anger. 21600X 16" 21800X 18" 18 PART l l SIZE l l WEIGHT l l FINISH PART l l SIZE l l WEIGHT l l FINISH PART l l SIZE l l WEIGHT l l FINISH

V-Crash T B X-Celerator Hats M H N B Air Splash XT N B The bright sound of this cymbal Crisp and accurate with ‘Air Wave’ A punchy, cutting splash that really – powered by the silver in its B20 bottom eliminating air lock for opens up and breathes. A raw bell Bronze – slices through the music maximum clarity. design with AAX hammering and around it. 21302XL 13" lathing results in a biting splash with 21606XBV 16" 21402XL 14" plenty of substance and depth. 21706XBV 17" 20805XA 8" 21806XBV 18" X-Plosion Hats M MH B 21005XA 10" 21906XBV 19" Incorporating award-winning 22006XBV 20" X-Plosion Crash design, this medium O-Zone XT N top–medium-heavy bottom pairing With its multi-hole design, this small Freq Crash MT N provides incredible foot. model sounds bright and airy, with a Exclusive dual lathing process results 2140287XB 14" degree of agitation. in this unique, intensely-cutting 2160287XB 16" 21000X 10" cymbal that fills the stage with huge, 21200X 12" open sound. Time to get your Freq on! V-Hats M H B 218XFC 18" A crisp pair of hats with solid feel, X-Plosion Splash XT B quick stick response, and the sound Super-fast, bright and cutting, this Iso Crash MT B of silver in its alloy that slices through odd-sized power splash delivers with Six holes isolate the bell for pure, the music. the right degree of speed and sustain strong bell tone, but also allow the 21402XBV 14" to ensure it cuts through in any style cymbal to sound lighter than it is. So of music. you get the sizzle of a thin crash with Freq Hats M H N 21187XB 11" the strength, volume and projection A raw bell and exclusive dual-lathing of a medium. process gate the attack, resulting in a Chinese 216XISOCB 16" crispy pair of hats that never get out Mini Chinese T N B 218XISOCB 18" of control. Get your freq on! Aggressive accenting power in the 220XISOCB 20" 214XFHN 14" form of cutting, raw-edged attack and quick decay rate. Hi-Hats Splashes 21216X 12" Studio Hats MT M N B Aero Splash T N B 21416X 14" Ideal for lower volumes. Warm and A great blend of musical effect and responsive, with soft, bright tones trash, the Aero Splash is all about high- Chinese T N B and full, open sound. end cut, sitting comfortably between Bright, biting response is big, trashy, 21401X 14" Sabian O-Zone and Air Splashes on and brash. the white noise spectrum. 21616X 16" Stage Hats M H N B 208XAC 8" 21816X 18" Highly responsive, with bright, clean 210XAC 10" 22016X 20" sounds that cut clearly at any volume. 212XAC 12" 21402X 14" X-Treme Chinese T N B Max Splash XT N B Extremely fast, with a raw and Metal Hats H XH N B Designed for Mike Portnoy. Odd-size ripping sound that cuts with oriental Tight and dry when closed, when models with glassy, cutting penetration punch and focused power. opened this pairing becomes very for fast and punchy accenting. 21586X 15" metallic and aggressive. 20705XMP 7" 21786X 17" 21403X 14" 20905XMP 9" 21986X 19" 21105XMP 11" Fusion Hats MH XH N B Sets Fast, controlled, and cutting. Pairing Splash XT N B AAX Stage of AAX top and heavy HH vented Extremely fast and very bright, with Performance Set N B bottom is powerful. strong penetrating cut. 14" Stage Hats, 16" Stage Crash, 21350X 13" 20605X 6" 20" Stage Ride 20805X 8" 25005X 21005X 10" 21205X 12" AAX Effects Pack N B 10" Splash, 18" Chinese, FREE Towel 25005XE

AAX Praise & Worship 18" Freq Crash Pack N B 11" AAX X-Plosion Splash, 13" AAX Stage Hats, 16" AAX X-Plosion Fast Crash, 21" AAX Raw Bell Dry Ride, 18" AAX X-Plosion Fast Crash PW1

Max Splash Set N B 7", 9", 11" Max Splashes 25002XMP 19 designed by drummers, crafted with passion

Master cymbal-makers have always world of players and artists had been understood that while manufacturing waiting for him all along. Soon, inspired great cymbals requires the perfect by the world’s best drummers, he space, it can never happen in a vacuum. would oversee production of the most Without the creativity and inspiration radical new cymbal designs the music great musicians bring to the equation, world had ever seen. Working with a cymbals are nothing more than noise. who’s who of drumming virtuosos and SABIAN founder RZ understood this pioneers hungrily seeking new sounds long before he opened the doors to his and textures, the small factory on the new factory in Meductic. banks of the Saint John River was about to embark on a long string of “We want to make the best cymbals stunning industry firsts. the world’s ever seen, and our AA and HH lines are more than equal to the Twenty years ahead of their time, challenge of any manufacturer,” he the first Sound Controls – essentially boldly claimed. “It’s kind of hard to take a cymbal with built-in compression – 40 years of your life, put that all aside were embraced by studio drummers and and start over again, but that’s what sound engineers alike. In collaboration we’re doing – so let’s all get on with the with jazz giant Jack DeJohnette, real quality manufacturing of cymbals. Encore Rides, Hats, Crashes and Chinas I know too many good musicians to became the world’s first sand-blasted want to see them disappointed – and cymbals, offering incredibly dry sound ultimately, we’re nothing without the with no overtones − decades before musicians.” anyone else.

If RZ thought he knew “too many good Working side-by-side with Dave Weckl musicians” when he hung a shiny new to create the Evolution line – the most SABIAN sign over his factory doors, incredibly pristine and “hi-fi” cymbals he was in for a surprise. Turns out a ever manufactured – SABIAN was 20 the first to experiment with holes in handcrafted Turkish cymbals. RZ cymbals. The rest is history: there isn’t would have been proud of AZ’s a single cymbal manufacturer on the commitment to showing the world planet who hasn’t since copied the that SABIAN could continue to O-Zone design. move forward by looking to and re-imagining the past. With great Perhaps the greatest testament to the skill and creativity, SABIAN master spirit of creative collaboration inherent cymbal craftsmen doubled down on in SABIAN DNA is the ongoing depth the Crescent promise by not only and breadth of artists on the company’s improving on the cymbals’ sound and roster – a group renowned for wildly feel, but also adding the durability, creative, experimental and ground- reliability and quality that are breaking drumming: Terry Bozzio and synonymous with the SABIAN brand. his eclectic Radia Cup Chimes; Jojo Mayer and his Fierce line, Omni (the In a way, the Crescent initiative closes world’s only true Crash/Ride cymbal) a circle that began when RZ made his and Hoop Crasher; Mark Guiliana and 1960 journey to Istanbul to purchase his custom Artisan and HHX cymbals, the K Zildjian factory. Today, working heard on the astonishing final David alongside artists Stanton Moore and Bowie album, Blackstar. The list is long Jeff Hamilton, SABIAN master builders and strong. And it continues to grow. have created some of the most exquisite limited-edition cymbals to Never content to rest on its laurels, the ever leave the factory. It’s a point of company’s vision continues to grow pride for SABIAN President AZ. as well. SABIAN recently acquired the Crescent cymbal company, bringing to “I am proud and happy to be creating fruition a passion project of SABIAN these Crescent masterpieces. This is President AZ. Steeped in the heritage an excellent opportunity to expand our of old-world Turkish craftsmanship, tradition of hand hammering cymbals, Crescent (previously Bosphorous) originally brought to us by Kerope was renowned for producing boutique Zilcan. The journey continues.”

Master craftsmen Allie Cougle and Mark Love work closely with Stanton Moore during the Crescent cymbal project in 2016.

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Using a high-profile shape, large raw bell and jumbo size hand hammering, SABIAN craftsmen take all that dark, tonally complex goodness and make it cut in virtually any musical setting. HHX is the go-to series when creative drummers need dark sounds for modern music.

• Natural or Brilliant Finish | Pure B20 Bronze

22" Omni

Another first, new hammering and lathing processes opened up a brave new world of sound possibilities for dark cymbals in modern music. HHX is to dark cymbals what AAX was for bright.

Taking Jojo’s Omni to a whole new level, the HHX version offered more nuanced tone on the ride surface, while adding the dimension of playing with the shoulder to excite more of the cymbal’s body without activating the crash.

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Dave Weckl

7" Evolution Splash

EVOLUTION SERIES

Perfectionist Dave Weckl would settle for no less than an extra-thin crash with buttery feel and glassy attack. Sabian craftsmen delivered, and the Evolution crash remains the standard for all crash cymbalsy to 17" HHX EVOLUTION ththisis dday.ay. EFFEKS CRASH

HHX Evolution PePerformancerformance SeSett

2002 23 PART l l SIZE l l WEIGHT l l FINISH Crashes Studio Crash T N B Thin design for fast and full accents loaded with a bright tone that shimmers. 11406XN 14" 11606XN 16" 11806XN 18"

Stage Crash M N B Medium weight boosts volume for solid attack and full-bodied, warm, PART l l SIZE l l WEIGHT l l FINISH PART l l SIZE l l WEIGHT l l FINISH penetrating response. 11608XN 16" 11808XN 18" Rides Legacy Ride MT N MT N This light, crashable model delivers Phoenix X-Treme Crash T N B stick definition, wash and darkness Modern players who thrive on A blend of dark and funky thin crash with an unlathed control band, exploring a new sonic range will explosion with hot, simmering attack. love the dark, mature tones that rise limiting spread. 11692XN 16" 12010XLN 20" Phoenix-like from this special Ride. 11792XN 17" 12110XLN 21" 12280XPH 22" 11892XN 18" 11992XN 19" Stage Ride M N B Legacy Heavy Ride M N Stick articulation remains semi-dry and Dark, crisp stroke responses, X-Plosion Crash MT B controlled spread, with raw, crisp over a cushion of warm tone. 12233XLN 22" Simmering, dark tones boosted by hammered bell. explosive power deliver a toneful 12012XN 20" MT N B explosion. 3-Point Ride 11687XB 16" Groove Ride M N B Based on an idea from jazz giant Jack 11787XB 17" A funky blend of stroke and tone in DeJohnette, offers dark, smokey tone 11887XB 18" a cymbal with simmering sound and with varying sound nuances across 11987XB 19" feel. 3 distinct playing surfaces. 12087XB 20" 12189XN 21" 12118XNJD 21" Legacy Crash T N MT T B Fierce Ride MT R Evolution Ride With its dark tone, this highly Designed for Jojo Mayer. A complex Crisp attack and warm undertones responsive model can play loudly but blend of raw tone and semi-dry ‘tah’ combine in a shimmering ride with is always musical. crash capabilty. stick sound combines for a fierce yet 11706XLN 17" 12012XEB 20" controllable ride. 11806XLN 18" 12112XEB 21" 12112XNJM 21" Evolution Effeks Crash XT B MT N B Omni Manhattan Jazz Ride Simply touch to activate this hand- or Omni M XT N A subtle but simmering blend of dark stick-playable extra-thin model with Designed with Jojo Mayer, OMNI is tone in this highly responsive model the finger-friendly, down-turned edge. lets you dig in. a revolutionary new cymbal design – 11711XEB 17" 12085XN 20" never has so much versatility existed

12285XN 22" in just one cymbal. T B 119OMX 19" Evolution Crash The warm, explosive response is fast MH N B 122OMX 22" Raw Bell Dry Ride and shimmering, for increased cut A classic SABIAN design, the RBDR and projection. puts out crisp, hot sticking wherever 11606XEB 16" your stick lands, from bow to 11706XEB 17" unlathed bell. A ride for all styles. 11806XEB 18" 12172XN 21" 11906XEB 19"

The dark side of Dave Weckl, Legacy employed a wide variety of unique designs and creative methods, prompting Dave to call us, “the most open-minded cymbal company ever.” The result was a new line that was vibrant, trashy and beautiful − all at once.

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Evolution O-Zone T B Legacy Hats MT M N Chinese Perforated by 2" holes, this innovative Very responsive pairing delivers clean, Chinese T N B crash delivers raw, dark and dirty bite. crisp stick articulation and solid pedal A fiery combination of tonal heat and 11600XEB 16" “chick”, with warm, tonal color. raw aggression, for biting attack with 11800XEB 18" 11402XLN 14" a furiously fast and funky feel. 11816XN 18" Manhattan Jazz Crash T N B X-Celerator Hats M H N B 12016XN 20" An explosive shot of simmering tone, With an ‘Air Wave’ bottom eliminating with punchy crash/ride potential. airlock and boosting articulation Zen China T N B Raw and dirty. and crispness, this pairing delivers A unique inverted Chinese design 11891XN 18" simmering sounds at all volumes. makes this model easier to play 11402XL 14" when mounted flat. Traditional Fierce Crash T N B hand hammering is used, followed Designed for JoJo Mayer. Thin crash Fierce Hats M H R by additional HHX hammering to speed and explosiveness with raw Designed for Jojo Mayer. This raw- flatten out the playing surface next aggressiveness and dirty tone. surfaced pairing responds with tight, to the bell. 11890XNJM 18" dark, semi-dry sounds and clear 12016XNZ 20" 11990XNJM 19" projection. 11302XNJM 13" Evolution Mini Chinese T B Hi-Hats Small, funky-sounding with dark-edged Stage Hats M H N B Splashes bite. Ideal on its own or stacked. Bright, crisp response is highly Splash XT N B 11416XEB 14" versatile, with clean sticking when Fast, biting, and colorful with a closed, and a solid wash of sound punchy attack and rapid decay rate Sets when open. for increased bite. HHX Performance Set N B 11402XN 14" 11005XN 10" 14" Stage Hats, 16" Stage Crash, 11205XN 12" 20" Stage Ride Click Hats M MH N B 15005XN A combination of AA high-profile Evolution Splash XT B shape, HH and HHX hammering, fully Highly responsive model has bright, HHX Evolution lathed bottoms and partially lathed fast and penetrating projection. Performance Set B tops results in plenty of control and 10705XEB 7" 14" Evolution Hats, 16" Evolution articulation – giving HHX Click Hats a 11005XEB 10" Crash, 20" Evolution Ride distinct electronic click-track quality. 11205XEB 12" 15005XEB 11402XNC 14" HHX Effects Pack N B Groove Hats M H N B 10" Splash, 18" Chinese, FREE Towel Funky feel and simmering blend of 15005EXN retro tone and crisp definition is ideal for grooving. HHX Praise & Worship 11489XN 14" Pack N B 11589XN 15" 12" HH Splash, 13" HHX Fusion Hats, 16" HHX Evolution Crash, 21" HH Raw Evolution Hats M H B Bell Dry Ride, 18" HHX Evolution Crash With its touch-sensitive response, this PW2 pairing delivers a glassy, shimmering response, and projects even the busiest sticking with crisp clarity. 11302XEB 13" 11402XEB 14" 22" Heavy Ride

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Designed for RUSH drummer, Neil Peart, Paragon combines the explosive power of AA, the warmth of HH, and the wide dynamic range of AAX. Like Peart, Paragon is powerful and extremely musical.

19” PARAGON CHINESE • Natural or Brilliant Finish | Pure B20 Bronze

One of the most unique Chinas we have ever created. A dark, explosive monster, the slightest touch opens it up to a low-pitched musical roar. Photo: Craig M. Renwick

Neil Peart

19" Chinese

Created 2004

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PART l l SIZE l l WEIGHT l l FINISH PART l l SIZE l l WEIGHT l l FINISH PART l l SIZE l l WEIGHT l l FINISH Rides Splashes Sets Ride XH N B Splash T N B Paragon Performance Set N B Extra-heavy (8+ lbs!) with solid bell, Small, thin models with fast, punchy 14" Hats, 16" Crash, 22" Ride this ride balances clear sticking with responses and plenty of high-end NP5005N a blend of bright tone. cutting power. NP2214N 22" NP0805N 8" Paragon Effects Pack N B NP1005N 10" 8" + 10" Splash, 19" Chinese Crashes NP5005NE Crash M N B Chinese Medium weight models with large, Chinese N B Paragon Complete Set-Up N B volume-boosting bells and explosive A lighter, wide-flanged 19" with 8" + 10" Splash, 2x 16" Crash, responses. trashy sound or a small-flanged, more 18" + 20" Crash, 22" Ride, NP1608N 16" direct sounding 20". 19" + 20" Chinese, 13" + 14" Hi-Hats NP1708N 17" NP1916N 19" XT w/Flight Case NP1808N 18" NP2016N 20" MT NP5006N NP1908N 19" NP2008N 20" Diamondback Chinese T N B NP2208N 22" Jingles and rivets combine to give this dark sounding model a sizzling Hi-Hats accent or ride response. Hats M H N B NP2016ND 20" Medium weight pairing, for fast, crisp SERIESresponses and clean, bright and well- 22" Steampunk Ride defined sticking. NP1302N 13" NP1402N 14" NP1502N 15"

Developed with the inimitable Neil Peart, we used a mix of properties from 3 other series to create a completely new, refreshing sound. The powerful new series spawned a list of enduring classics, like the 19" China, a dark explosive monster of a cymbal.

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The pinnacle of cymbal manufacturing, Artisan cymbals rely on high-density hand hammering to deliver deep, dark, rich tone for the most discerning drummers.

• Natural or Brilliant Finish | Pure B20 Bronze ARTISAN ELITE

Combining elements of cymbal-making the most An old-school cymbal traditional cymbal companies offering dirtied-up hot tone have abandoned with with an edge, and glassy, forward-thinking technology crisp stick click, drummers they could only dream of, were knocked out when these are cymbals only the they first heard them. The most skillful and passionate aggressiveness of the wash master craftsmen could create. coupled with the clarity of the stick caught everyone by surprise. 20" Elite

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ARTISAN ELITE NEW FOR ‘17

ARTISAN LIGHT HATS

By pairing a thin-crash weight 22" Light Ride top with a medium-light bottom, we achieved lower- pitched tone, more complexity and more open sound, making these a great choice for lower- volume situations.

16" Elite Hats

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PART l l SIZE l l WEIGHT l l FINISH Rides Light Ride T N B With ‘high density’ hand hammering, sizzling hot, dark tone, and crisp stick ‘click’, this ride is rich with traditional tone. A2010 20" A2210 22" PART l l SIZE l l WEIGHT l l FINISH PART l l SIZE l l WEIGHT l l FINISH Medium Ride M N B Crashes Hi-Hats With ‘high density’ hand hammering, T N B M H N B sizzling hot, dark tone, and crisp Crash Hats stick ‘click’, this ride is rich with Fast, dark and dirty, the Artisan Crash Deeply dark and rich, complex tone traditional tone. ‘opens up’ with a musically rich, with crisp yet soft ‘tah’ stick response A2012 20" complex texture of traditional tone. for dynamic responses at all volumes. A2212 22" A1606 16" A1302 13" A1706 17" A1402 14" A1806 18" A1502 15" A1906 19" A2006 20" Light Hats T M N B Deep, dark and rich, their light weight Elite delivers lower-pitched tone than regular Elite T N Artisan Hats, with more complexity and Multi-peen, high-density hammering, more open sound – a great choice for unique lathing and low profile bell lower volume situations. make Elite lower-pitched and drier A1401 14" than other Artisan cymbals. The A1501 15" sound is deeper, darker, dirtier – the look is too. Elite Hats T M N A2012EN 20" Multi-peen, high-density hammering A2212EN 22" and unique lathing take Elite deeper, darker, dirtier than other Artisan cymbals. Choose 16" for lighter Hats with more control, 14" for more traditional Artisan weight and versatility. A1402EN 14" A1602EN 16"

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SBR is designed to make your first steps easy and enjoyable. Hammered and lathed, they deliver tightly focused sound, making them the absolute best brass for creative beginners.

PART l l SIZE l l WEIGHT l l FINISH • Natural Finish | Pure Brass Cymbals Splash T N 13" Hats Small and thin, with a fast, punchy and splashy accent response. SBR1005 10"

Hats M M N This pairing delivers tight, clean sounds when closed, and loud fullness when open. SBR1302 13" While brass simply can’t SBR1402 14" match the dynamic range Crash T N Powered by pure brass, a loud and of our bronze cymbals, we punchy model for accenting. wouldn’t settle for anything SBR1606 16" less than the best brass. Crash Ride M N A dual-purpose model for full- Hammered and lathed by our sounding riding or loud crashing. crafstmen, never before has SBR1811 18" so much handwork gone into Ride M N Strong, clean stick definition and a brass cymbals. bright bell add up to versatility. SBR2012 20" Sets SBr Performancee SetSet N 14" Hats, 16" Crash, 2020"" Ride SBR5003

SBr First Pack N 13" Hats, 16" Crash SBR5001

SBr 2-Pack N 14" Hats, 18" Crash RidRidee SBR5002

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Crafted from pure SABIAN Bronze using trickle-down technology from our award winning Evolution and X-Plosion cymbals, XSR delivers unprecedented sound and performance to fit your cymbal budget. Nothing else even comes close!

• Brilliant Finish | Pure B20 Bronze

FROM Xs20 TO XSR

In 2003, Xs20 was the first B20 cast cymbal offered at a unirolled price. Not content to rest on our Xs20 laurels, we replaced it with XSR, the very best cymbal in its class. Some said it was too good for its price tag – we disagreed.

NEW FOR ‘17 Fast Stax

Created 2016 32 PART l l SIZE l l WEIGHT l l FINISH PART l l SIZE l l WEIGHT l l FINISH PART l l SIZE l l WEIGHT l l FINISH effects Hi-Hats Rides Fast Stax T T B Monarch Hats T MT N Monarch MT N Designed with a thin 13" X-Celerator Incredible control, articulation and fat Medium-Thin, with straight-ahead, top fitting snugly over a wide-lipped tone - Monarch Hats deliver all of the focused sound, the Monarch delivers 16" Chinese bottom, this sizzling-loud above. Thin top over Medium-Thin vintage look and feel, and fantastic effects stack delivers plenty of clarity bottom, and designed with inherent crashability, at an unbelievable value. and attack. dryness and crisp, woody stick sound, XSR1880M 18" XSRFSX you will love how Monarch Hats can be XSR2080M 20" so articulate and fat at the same time. XSR2280M 22" Chinese XSR1480MH 14" Chinese T B Ride M B Raw, nasty response is tonally tight Hats M H B A bold, punchy ride cymbal, ideal for and highly aggressive, for playing With a highly responsive medium- most musical styles. A tasty balance bright but dirty ride patterns or fast, weight top for accurate sticking of stick definition and tonal wash attacking accents. response, and a heavy bottom ensures a clean, musical sound at XSR1816B 18" boosting clarity and cut, this pairing all volumes, with a mid-size bell for is very versatile. playing solid grooves. XSR1302B 13" XSR2012B 20" XSR1402B 14" XSR2112B 21"

H B Rock Hats MH H B Rock Ride This heavy and powerful pairing Heavy weight means more metal for responds with strong, bright and crisp a solid, highly defined stick response stick definition when closed, and a that cuts clearly, and powerful bell for loud, solid roar when played semi-open. playing hard-hitting grooves. XSR1403B 14" XSR2014B 20"

X-Celerator Hats M H B Crashes T B Bright, crisp and accurate, Air-Wave Fast Crash bottom design eliminates air-lock for Combining the response of a thin incredible clarity of tone. model with the power of a medium- XSR1402LB 14" weight, this is a highly versatile and effective crash for any drummer. Splashes XSR1407B 14" Splash XT B XSR1607B 16" The fast, bright response from this XSR1807B 18" small, extra-thin model is great for XSR2007B 20"

quick, splashy punches and accents MH B that cut in any music. Rock Crash XSR1005B 10" With a large bell and increased metal XSR1205B 12" thickness, this model is designed to deliver full, bright, and powerful accents that cut through the loudest volumes. XSR1609B 16" XSR1809B 18" Sets XSR Performance Set B 14" Hats, 16" Fast Crash, 20" Ride FAST STAX XSR5005B

XSR Rock Highly innovative, we placed a Performance Set B 13" X-Celerator top over a wide- 14" Rock Hats, 16" Rock Crash, 20" Rock Ride lipped 16" Chinese bottom for XSR5009B virtually unlimited pop and attack, XSR Effects Pack B 10" Splash, 18" Chinese showing drummers everywhere XSR5005EB you don’t have to break the bank XSR First Pack B 14" Hats, 16" Fast Crash to get world-class effects. XSR5011B XSR Complete Set B 10" Splash, 14" Hats, 16" Fast Crash, 18" Fast Crash, 18" Chinese, 20" Ride XSR5006B 2017 2017 33 Percussion & EFFECTS

Since the advent of the Rocktagon in 1984, effects 20"x30" ThunderSheet cymbals have been an integral part of our instrument offering. A quick look down the list of our effects not only reveals an impressive number of firsts, but also reveals how SABIAN innovation has become the template used by other around the world. Some cases-in-point: O-Zone, Sprymbal, Hoop Crasher, Chopper, and many, many more…

Chinese Traditionally hammered for its prized Oriental sound, this instrument produces a very defined primary impact response, followed by an THUNDERSHEET outpouring of raw, dark overtones. 53001 30" Appropriately named, this roaring 53401 34" slice of raw bronze is ideal for 54001 40" effects and crescendos in and percussion set-ups. Symphonic Gong 52604 18"x26" Its powerful, sturdy fundamental note 53004 20"x30" is both enhanced and softened by harmonic overtones, resulting in a warm, fully rounded response that is very tonal. 52402 24" 52602 26" 52802 28"

Zodiac Gong Created from a special nickel-silver Alu Bells alloy, the Zodiac produces a warm, focused fundamental with rich, sustaining overtones. bells 52405 24" Ice Bell 52605 26" This heavy bell produces a very 52805 28" defined, high-pitched sound. It’s a great choice for creating colorful 40" Chinese Gong accenting and special effects. 51299 12"

Alu Bell Cast from quality aluminum, the very musical Alu Bell produces soft, bright sound with incredible sustain. AB7 7" AB9 9" AB11 11"

Stage Bell A small bell loved for its bright, pure sound that penetrates clearly in any drum or percussion set-up. 507B 7" 509B 9" 34

8" Chopper

HOOP CRASHER L M N HC-13 13" HC-14 14" CHOPPER

Designed with Jojo Mayer, CH08 8" CH10 10" this ingenious little device CH12 12" provided a range of sound BECKER BOW CYMBAL possibilities that was This unique effects cymbal produces The Chopper provided a astounding in depth. From eerie and ethereal sounds when a cymbal bow (sold separately) is completely new playing the dual ring design to drawn across its flat or rounded experience for drummers. the Air wave bottom, right edges. Designed with Bob Becker. BOW16 16" Deceptively simple, its down to the adjustable complex design uses tension clamps – the Hoop Finger Cymbals etched surfaces and a Crasher allows drummers special die-cut design to create new sounds with Solid bronze pairings in choice of weights for ringing, bell-like sounds. to allow three discs to their snares, toms and Light (Pair) 50101 vibrate and agitate against other . Heavy (Pair) 50102 each other, creating the short burst of white noise that makes it so special.

14" Hoop Crasher

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Creating the Very best for you

When SABIAN first came on the scene more affordable recording gear, the rise in 1982, music had morphed into a of the home studio and the explosion of different animal than it was in 1968 when digital music formats, it now often forces RZ opened the doors to the factory in musicians (or enables them, depending Meductic. The transformation continues; on your perspective!) to become their today, the music biz is a completely own engineers, mixers and producers. different breed, marked by industry and consumer change that goes far beyond Another major change is the explosion of shifting musical styles. Everything has digital platforms that began with MySpace evolved: how music is recorded, where (RIP), leading to Bandcamp, Soundcloud it’s released, how it’s marketed, sold and and perhaps most significantly, YouTube. listened to – at every step of the way, at Drummers can now perform to an audience every level, the changes are huge. of millions without ever having played in a band or set foot in a traditional recording The traditional model young musicians studio. This gives you far more control aspired to – practice, join a band, sign over the direction of your career. Without with a record label, sell millions of band members or musical directors to set records, become a rock star − has been the tone, you can experiment, change turned on its head. For starters, record your drum and cymbal sounds, and go labels no longer control audience access wherever your creativity leads you. to the music. If bands get signed at all, it’s usually to a small indie label where they It’s here that our commitment to providing actually benefit from more independence the most diverse array of sound offerings and control over their music and careers. available can help. In the midst of this ever-evolving industry landscape, the The recording studio industry has also music has become more varied, complex been radically transformed. Shaped by and innovative than ever—and we’re plunging recording budgets, software, driven to keep pace, constantly creating 36

new sounds to match and modulate For example, technology learned from what’s in the air. manufacturing world class Evolution and X-Plosion models has trickled down This is not just a commitment we make to to affordable B20 Bronze XSR cymbals. our endorsers – it’s a solid commitment to Elements of cymbal-making used to all drummers. Whether you’re a beginner manufacture bells in our AAX and HHX setting up your very first , a series are now applied to B8X. It happens student playing in a high school band or every day in the factory on the banks of a weekend warrior gigging in clubs, we the Saint John River. pledge to keep handcrafting the finest cymbals, with a range of choice and Why do we do it? Well, it all goes back to sound to suit every application. RZ’s mantra: “create so that drummers can create.” His primary focus on providing In fact, we have specifically designed this “the very best for drummers” applies to guide to help you navigate our cymbals all drummers, and our craftsmen take this and sounds, with a special focus on our commitment seriously. That’s why SABIAN most recent effects offerings − such as the is the only major cymbal manufacturer B8X Ballistic Crashes and the XSR Fast you can call up on the phone today, speak Stax − built to give you affordable, killer- to a cymbal-maker, and work with him sounding effects that fit your budget. to create your own custom cymbals and sounds. That’s just the way it’s always How do we do it? While we are constantly been at SABIAN – and that’s the way it’s innovating and developing new cymbal- going to stay. making technology for our professional cymbal series – much of it in collaboration with the world’s top drummers – these same technologies eventually make their way down through all our lines. 37 38

Photo: Jorgen Freim Photo: Jorgen Baard Kolstad FINISH AVAILABILITY how to get there, we can help. If you AA, AAX, HH, HHX, Artisan, Paragon: know exactly what you want to create, Natural and Brilliant finish, unless we can build it. With over 30 years otherwise indicated. Part #’s shown are of experience creating the world’s for Natural finish. For Brilliant, simply most innovative cymbal models for the add “B” to the Part #, except for HHX world’s most creative players, we’re and Paragon. For HHX and Paragon, ready to help you create the sounds please replace the “N” in Part # with “B”. you’re looking for! B8X, SBr: Natural finish only. XSR and B8 Pro: Brilliant finish only. A Vault Custom Cymbal Specialist will be assigned to work with you SONICALLY MATCHED throughout the entire process – from All SABIAN cymbal pairs and sets are design through shipping – to ensure you “Sonically Matched” in the SABIAN get the exact model you’re looking for. Vault for optimum performance Certain restrictions apply. compatibility. Please contact: 1 800-817-2242 VAULT CUSTOM SHOP [email protected] If you’re looking for specific sound and www.sabian.com/customshop performance properties but don’t know

THE BEST BRASS BRIGHT FOCUSED CUT BRILLIANT VINTAGE BRIGHT Pure SABIAN brass Bright B8 sounds for Focused B8 for Unprecedented Tight, controlled tone cymbals, because drummers getting drummers who play B20 sound and for lively, explosive where you start into their first set of with speed, power, performance at a performances matters bronze cymbals aggression smart price SABIAN ONLINE WARRANTY PROTECTION Visit SABIAN online for all you need to North America: SABIAN B8 and B20 know about , artists, Bronze cymbals are protected by a news and events. 2-Year Warranty. SBr Brass cymbals are protected by a 1-Year Warranty. SR2 Follow SABIAN on Facebook, Twitter cymbals are protected by a 90-Day and Instagram for up-to-the-minute warranty. For warranty information and behind the scenes updates on outside of North America, please artists, concerts, products and more: contact your authorized SABIAN dealer. facebook.com/SABIANCymbals twitter.com/sabian_vault SIZZLES instagram.com/sabiancymbals_official Sizzle rivets increase the fullness and sustain of any cymbal. To order sizzles Visit the SABIAN channel on YouTube installed on any model at no extra for a comprehensive library of SABIAN charge, add “S” to the catalog number video, including product series (example 22010XS). comparison videos, SABIAN Factory Tour and SABIAN artists on tour: www.youtube.com/sabianexperience www.youtube.com/sabianvault

MODERN BRIGHT VINTAGE DARK MODERN DARK POWERFUL MASTERPIECE Boosted brightness Traditionally hand- Dark, tonally complex Created with Neil Musically rich and and cut, with the hammered for cymbals that cut, for Peart for explosive complex cymbals widest dynamic increased musicality modern musical styles power and super- for deep, dark, range ever achieved and complex tone wide dynamic range authentic tone “We create the best cymbals in the world, so drummers can create the best sounds. Each cymbal we create has soul and personality. Each is as unique as the artists who play them. That’s our passion.” − AZ

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