Sparky and rapid like other splashes, but with a trashy edge because of the inverted design. This cymbal can be mounted on other cymbals.

'AA' stands for 'Automated Anvil', referring to the fact that these cymbals are made with machines. Bright and medium-pitched, these cymbals work well in most musical genres and have that 'vintage' 1950's - 1960's sound quality.

At 12" this cymbal is a mix between a splash and a china cymbal. Think of it like a splash with extra trash and thick overtones - a very cool sound.

AAX cymbals are totally machine-made, which means that each one is molded, lathed, and hammered by robots. Don't let that turn you off though - it also means that each cymbal is manufactured precisely according to detail, with no room for human error. Both the AA and AAX lines sound modern, but the AAX cymbals feature 'Dynamic Focus' manufacturing techniques that minimize distortion, increase clarity, and ensure that the cymbals sound the same no matter the dynamic.

The 14" Mini Chinese sounds almost like a small gong - you can definitely hear a pitch running through all of the trashy noise. Another great sound effect for special moments.

AAX cymbals are totally machine-made, which means that each one is molded, lathed, and hammered by robots. Don't let that turn you off though - it also means that each cymbal is manufactured precisely according to detail, with no room for human error. Both the AA and AAX lines sound modern, but the AAX cymbals feature 'Dynamic Focus' manufacturing techniques that minimize distortion, increase clarity, and ensure that the cymbals sound the same no matter the dynamic.

15' AAXtreme Chinese

Bright and trashy, exactly what you want from a china cymbal.

AAX cymbals are totally machine-made, which means that each one is molded, lathed, and hammered by robots. Don't let that turn you off though - it also means that each cymbal is manufactured precisely according to detail, with no room for human error. Both the AA and AAX lines sound modern, but the AAX cymbals feature 'Dynamic Focus' manufacturing techniques that minimize distortion, increase clarity, and ensure that the cymbals sound the same no matter the dynamic.

Designed for percussionists to slap by hand, the Sabian 21660XH is a thin-edged, semi-lathed model that explodes with bright, dirt-edged sound. CATEGORY: AAX Series SIZE: 16' WEIGHT: Medium Center/Extra Thin Edge FINISH: Natural SOUND: Modern Bright METAL: B20 Bronze PITCH: Mid

17' AAXtreme Chines Cymbal Extra fast and terrifically punchy response is raw, dirty, very tight - almost Kang-like - and super loud for maximum accent.

18' AAX Chinese Raw, ripping response is big but tight, bright but trashy, and brash but musical.

19' AAXtreme Chinese Raw, ripping response is big but tight, bright but trashy, and brash but musical

Bright and trashy, exactly what you want from a china cymbal. The 20" size gives it a little more oomph.

AAX cymbals are totally machine-made, which means that each one is molded, lathed, and hammered by robots. Don't let that turn you off though - it also means that each cymbal is manufactured precisely according to detail, with no room for human error. Both the AA and AAX lines sound modern, but the AAX cymbals feature 'Dynamic Focus' manufacturing techniques that minimize distortion, increase clarity, and ensure that the cymbals sound the same no matter the dynamic.