Designed to fit to your budget the Sabian 18 XSR Chinese Cymbal delivers unprecedented sound and performance. The 18 XSR Chinese Cymbal has a thin weight design that provides a loud bright tone that will project through your mix. Made from B20 bronze Sabian took processes and technology inspired from their award-winning Evolution and X-Plosion cymbals to produce a reliable and durable cymbal that is perfect if you are at a beginner to intermediate level of drumming at a fantastic price.

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XSR Sound and Performance Sabians XSR cymbals are designed with care and precision crafted from pure Sabian B20 bronze using many of the processes they used to for their Evolution and X-Plosion cymbals and then given a pin point lather and hammered to a professional standard. The trickle-down technology helps to enhance the cymbals profile as well as redesigning and reshaping the bell to accelerate the overall tone of the cymbals this gives the 18″ XSR Chinese cymbal a raw and nasty response that is tonally tight and highly agressive for playing bright but dirty patterns or fast attacking accents. Bronze construction The XSR Cymbal series features B20 bronze construction. This type of bronze is mainly made up of copper and tin and has a reputation for being difficult to work with. However the expert craftsmanship at Sabian continually produce cymbals that provide versatile style to suit genres ranging from blues to rock. The in-house manufacturing allows Sabian to create a specific unique design and to help drummers find their ideal sound. About Sabian From modern to vintage Sabian cymbals are used in almost every musical genre by some of the biggest names in drumming. Sabian are always the first choice for leading drummers such as Chad Smith Mike Portnoy Dave Weckl Neil Pert and many more. Sabian strive to create cymbals and sounds that are right for you and what you do. Popular cymbals such as the B8 cymbal series are the world leading series for quality bronze cymbals at a very accessible price offering bronze quality design tight and bright sound. Specifications Style: Focused Sound: Bright Weight: Thin

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The Zildjian S Family Dark 18 China Cymbal is a must-have addition to your drum kit if youre looking to inject some raw energy into your sound. With its explosive trashy tone colours this china cymbal is tailor-made for landing big hits and accents that will make a bold statement in your music. Featuring a lower-pitched sound the S Dark China provides a unique sonic character that stands out from the rest of your cymbals. Its randomly hammered construction adds extra trashiness to its tone giving it a gritty and aggressive quality that is perfect for genres like rock metal and punk. One of the standout features of the S Dark China is its shorter sustain. This means that the sound quickly dries out allowing you to create precise and punctuated accents in your playing. Finished in a dark natural finish the Zildjian S Family Dark 18 China Cymbal looks just as great as it sounds. Please Note: You may notice colour variation across your S Dark cymbals. Their unique look is from a custom coating that is individually hand-finished by Zildjians cymbal craftsmen. This process allows no two S Dark cymbals to look identical – making your cymbals unique to you. Any aesthetic variation from the hand-finishing process still delivers a consistent sound profile.

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Specifications Size: 18 Material: B12 alloy Sound Character: Trashy explosive Weight: Thin Series: S Family Finish: Dark Zildjian proprietary finish Product Code: SD18CH

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Expand your SBR cymbal set with more exotic sounds. The SBR 16 China cymbal is the first Chinese model in the SBR series. Constructed from solid durable brass it produces an explosive trashy attack. You can use it to add bright trashy tone to your drum beats accent your grooves and expand your knowledge and skills. With an affordable price tag the SBR cymbals are some of the best in the beginner and budget cymbal market.

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Sabian SBR Series The SBR cymbals receive hand-guided hammering using a peen that has been hand-shaped specifically for brass. Once complete they are tested for their sound and appearance before receiving a Sabian stamp of approval. The hand-guided hammering is used to add musicality and complexity alongside producing a bright tone. About Sabian From modern to vintage Sabian cymbals are used in almost every musical genre by some of the biggest names in drumming. Sabian are always the first choice for leading drummers such as Chad Smith Mike Portnoy Dave Weckl Neil Pert and many more. Sabian strive to create cymbals and sounds that are right for you and what you do. Popular cymbals such as the B8 cymbal series are the world leading series for quality bronze cymbals at a very accessible price offering bronze quality design tight and bright sound. Specifications Size: 16 Style: Focused Sound: Bright Pitch: High Finish: Natural Metal: Brass

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The Sabian 18″ Stratus Chinese is a versatile and powerful cymbal designed specifically for modern drummers. Crafted from high-quality B20 bronze and featuring the innovative Stratus high impact hammering technique this cymbal offers a full range of frequencies and sonic versatility. With its quick and biting attack the 18″ Stratus Chinese delivers a powerful and assertive sound that cuts through the mix. However it is designed in a way that ensures it is not overbearing allowing for a balanced and controlled performance. The cymbal also boasts a fast decay providing a clear and defined sound that doesnt linger unnecessarily. Its beautiful design and superior craftsmanship make it not only a great addition to any drum set but also a visually stunning piece of musical equipment. Experience the power and versatility of the Sabian 18″ Stratus Chinese and take your drumming to new heights.

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Specifications Material: B20 Bronze Size: 18 Sound Character: Quick and biting attack Lathe: Yes Weight: Medium Finish: Traditional Product Code: S1816

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The Zildjian S Family 18″ China Cymbal is a superb china cymbal from Zildjians S Family range. It features a heavily lathed surface which provides an outstanding stick response and along with its 18 diameter the volume is brutally projected to rise above the rest of your kit. Made from a concentrated B12 bronze alloy the Zildjian S Family 18″ China Cymbal produces sharp explosive tones with a short snappy sustain creating a super aggressive feel to your playing.

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S Family Series The S Family series of cymbals provide a progressive sound for the modern player. Having researched designs intensively for two years Zildjians S Family features a range of versatile cymbals to add colour to your mix. Despite using the classic B12 alloy these cymbals carefully crafted designs redefine all expectations and achieve new soundscape levels. All cymbals benefit from machine hammering and rippled lathing for a more developed sound and feel. The S Family series is ideal for the intermediate musician looking to add flare and excitement to their performance.SpecificationsCode: S18CH Material: B12 Alloy Size: 18″ Pitch: Mid Sustain: Short Volume: General Sound: Bright/Mid Finish: Brilliant Weight: Thin Product Code: S18CH

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The Zildjian S Family 16″ China Cymbal is a sharp and explosive China cymbal from Zildjians legendary S Family series. With its 16 diameter and fully lathed surface it delivers bright trashy tones perfect for heavy accented playing styles. The small integrated bell character ensures a quick snappy sustain is in place. With a thin design the Zildjian S Family 16″ China Cymbal provides super easy playability for all sorts of styles and is sure to be a great addition to your drum arrangement.

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S Family Series The S Family series of cymbals provide a progressive sound for the modern player. Having researched designs intensively for two years Zildjian’s S Family features a range of versatile cymbals to add colour to your mix. Despite using the classic B12 alloy these cymbals’ carefully crafted designs redefine all expectations and achieve new soundscape levels. All cymbals benefit from machine hammering and rippled lathing for a more developed sound and feel. The S Family series is ideal for the intermediate musician looking to add flare and excitement to their performance.Specifications Material: B12 Alloy Size: 16″ Pitch: High Sustain: Short Volume: General Sound: Bright Finish: Brilliant Weight: Thin Product Code: S16CH

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The Sabian Paragon 20 Diamondback China Brilliant is an effects cymbal perforated with jingles and sizzle rivets for a truly expressive and colourful sound. Despite being a china the Diamondback offers a wide range of dynamic levels and creates a soft and low sizzle effect when riding. The general tone is dark and trashy with the Sabian Paragon 20 Diamondback China packing explosive volume and punch when hard-hitting.

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Dark and Trashy With Sizzling OvertonesThe Sabian Paragon 20 Diamondback China Brilliant is designed to provide a hard-hitting sound but offers a wide spectrum of dynamic content suitable for all levels of playing. The body of the Diamondback China produces an exceptionally dark and trashy tone with the sizzlers and jingles providing modest overtones that fizz with each hit. Its this combination of materials that gives the Sabian Paragon China a distinctive feel and unique sonic character versatile enough to make any drummer stand out among the crowd. Neil Peart Signature Series The Paragon Series was designed directly with and for Neil Peart of Rush. The initial mock-up cymbals were created under Pearts ideas and instructions with each concept being tested to his perfection at the factory they were made in the same day. The cymbal was cast hammered and then tested by Peart. If he decided it wasnt completely perfect he sent it back to be changed under his instructions. This is where the features of previous series were used on the cymbals. Sabian took the best of their hand craftsmanship to create the perfect cymbal for Peart. Combining the pin-point lathing used throughout the AAX series on the top of the cymbal the extensively hand-hammered bows and cups and the classic Turkish-style coarse lathing on the bottom. Specifications Style: Creative Sound: Bright Material: B20 Bronze Weight: Thin Size: 20

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The Sabian Paragon 20 China Cymbal Brilliant produces a loud and direct sound with a full-bodied response. Unlike the 19 model the 20 Paragon China has a small bell steep angled bow and a small flanged lip with oriental style swish hammering for a drier and more powerful sound.

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Strong Heavy Sound The Sabian Paragon 20 China Cymbal Brilliant is a modern cymbal with a traditional sound. The medium-weight and expertly refined characteristics give this china a strong and focused sound without the resonant tones becoming abrasive. Highly Refined Responsive Dynamics This Paragon Series China is created using AA-style hammering and a diverse mix of the most defining features from the AA AAX and HH series. Paragon takes the best from all these worlds to create a highly refined responsive sound thats perfect for a wide range of musical applications. To read more about the meticulous hand-manufacturing process at Sabian visit their website. Neil Peart Signature Series The Paragon Series was designed directly with and for Neil Peart of Rush. The initial mock-up cymbals were created under Pearts ideas and instructions with each concept being tested to his perfection at the factory they were made in the same day. The cymbal was cast hammered and then tested by Peart. If he decided it wasnt completely perfect he sent it back to be changed under his instructions. This is where the features of previous series were used on the cymbals. Sabian took the best of their hand craftsmanship to create the perfect cymbal for Peart. Combining the pin-point lathing used throughout the AAX series on the top of the cymbal the extensively hand-hammered bows and cups and the classic Turkish-style coarse lathing on the bottom. Specifications Style: Creative Sound: Bright Material: B20 Bronze Weight:Medium Thin

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The Sabian Paragon 19 China cymbal was developed with Neil Peart of Rush. It combines the pinpoint lathing from the AAX series with the classic Turkish style lathing from the AA series. The AA lathingcreates a wider groove that provides fuller rich tones on the bottom side on the top and classic Turkish-style AA lathing on the bottom. The pinpoint lathing creates a narrower groove for a fast lively response on the top. Combined with the hand-hammered bell the paragon splash is perfect for adding quick accents to your grooves.

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Neil Peart Signature Series The Paragon Series was designed directly with and for Neil Peart of Rush. The initial mock-up cymbals were created under Pearts ideas and instructions with each concept being tested to his perfection at the factory they were made in the same day. The cymbal was cast hammered and then tested by Peart. If he decided it wasnt completely perfect he sent it back to be changed under his instructions. This is where the features of previous series were used on the cymbals. Sabian took the best of their hand craftsmanship to create the perfect cymbal for Peart. Combining the pin-point lathing used throughout the AAX series on the top of the cymbal the extensively hand-hammered bows and cups and the classic Turkish-style coarse lathing on the bottom. Features/Specifications: Style: Creative Metal: B20 Sound: Bright Weight: Extra-Thin

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The Zildjian K Custom Special Dry 18″ Trash China Cymbal provides a crisp explosive sound thats dry and trashy delivering the best of a china cymbal with the amazing sound of a Zildjian. A unique white noise is produced by the trash china allowing it to project through live performances for perfect accents. Built using Zildjians 80/20 bronze alloy and innovative three step hammering process the special dry cymbal features a fast attack that dies quickly while still producing a smooth sustain. As part of the voice extension of their K Custom family of cymbals the special Dry Trash China offers a raw and earthy feel to any kit making it perfect for the modern musician.

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Zildjian’s K Custom Special Dry Series The special dry range from Zildjian is the latest addition to their K Custom series remastering the renowned cymbals to suit the modern player. Each cymbal features Zildjian’s innovative three step hammering process creating a distinctive shape and an extra thin weight that provides the cymbals with a fast attack that shuts down quickly while offering just enough sustain. Each cymbal is finished off with a fully lathered bottom and a raw natural top creating a dark dirty appearance that’s unique to each cymbal and adds a personal aesthetic to each drum kit. Specifications Diameter: 18 Surface: Heavy lathe drilled Finish: Dark earthy Bell Character: Integrated Weight: Thin Product Code: K1420

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