Sabian News 2011
2011-04-18
AAX OMNI – A BRAND NEW CYMBAL FROM SABIAN!
Innovative new model developed with Jojo Mayer
Not a crash, not a ride – OMNI is a revolutionary new cymbal from innovative Cymbal-maker SABIAN. Developed for the astonishing Jojo Mayer, the vision for OMNI was to create a cymbal with outstanding sonic contrast both when played on its own or with other cymbals.
This ambitious goal required a radical rethink of the architecture and construction of a cymbal. “Our 30 years of innovative cymbal making really served us well here,” says Master Product Specialist Mark Love. “OMNI was a challenging process, but in the end we couldn’t be happier with the result.”
A medium-weight center in brilliant finish, and an extra-thin, natural finish edge make for a cymbal that’s striking in appearance. But it’s the highly musical tone structure and careful balance of frequency that enable this cymbal to sit so well in any musical setting.
“For me, this opens up a whole new approach to playing cymbals,” says seminal artist Jojo Mayer. “Never has so much sonic versatility existed in just one cymbal. This is a go-anywhere, play-anywhere cymbal, and ultimately, you can play any gig with just this one cymbal on your kit.”
Available in 18" and 22" models, OMNI is the latest cymbal innovation from SABIAN.
Facts
24-418/OM UVP: CHF 390.-
24-422/OM UVP: CHF 540.-
Weight: Medium Bell, Extra-Thin Edge
Finish: Brilliant Bell, Natural Edge
Metal: B20 Bronze
HOLY CHINA! A BRAND NEW CHINESE CYMBAL FROM SABIAN
Explosive new model developed with Chad Smith.
SABIAN introduces Holy China – the latest cymbal model added to the SABIAN Vault collection. Using SABIAN innovation and forward-thinking cymbal design, the Holy China features a higher profile to raise the pitch, holes for volume and sustain, and a large, unfinished bell for cut and durability. This is truly a modern China cymbal.
“This is the first cymbal of its kind we’ve ever developed,” says SABIAN Master Product Specialist Mark Love. “Fans of SABIAN O-Zone cymbals will immediately notice the smaller, more frequent hole pattern. The smaller holes create a smooth attack without the lows and distortion created by the larger O-Zone holes. And they look really cool, too!”
The Holy China is not for the faint of heart. The combination of 51 holes in the 19" model (64 holes in the 21" model!), large raw bell, high profile and wide lip create a monster of loudness and cut. It’s a unique and explosive package, and it was developed with Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith – only from SABIAN.
Facts
24-CS/19B/HCH UVP: CHF 435.-
24-CS/21B/HCH UVP: CHF 495.-
Weight: Thin
Finish: Natural (Brilliant is optional)
Metal: B20 Bronze
SABIAN ANNOUNCES A NEW, BETTER B8 Pro
What better way to mark 20 years of the SABIAN B8 Pro series than launching a new, even better B8 Pro?
Bright, tonally focused sounds, a wide range of models and Brilliant looks that kill have been hallmarks of the SABIAN B8 Pro series since 1991. These qualities have propelled B8 Pro to consistently solid sales figures throughout its 20 year history. However, not content to rest on their laurels, the artisans of the SABIAN Vault are marking 20 years of this iconic cymbal with the design of a new, better B8 Pro. “The knowledge and techniques we have acquired by producing some of the world’s best cymbals – such as the HHX and Artisan series – don’t get forgotten when we come to the design table for B8 Pro,” says SABIAN Master Product Specialist Mark Love. “Even though this is a cymbal designed for players just getting into their first set of quality B8 Bronze cymbals, we have introduced a new, larger hammering pattern as well as subtle design changes to the bell that have significantly improved its sound.” The results speak for themselves. The new, better B8 Pro is richer sounding, with a complexity of tone not typically found in cymbals at this price point. It opens up when hit hard, but now also “gives up the goods” when played lightly. It’s the latest cymbal development from award winning cymbal maker SABIAN.
Cymbal Facts
Metal: B8 SABIAN Bronze
Weight: Thin, Medium and Rock models
Finish: Brilliant
Artikelnummer |
Artikelbezeichnung |
UVP CHF |
|---|---|---|
24-208/sp |
Sabian B8Pro Splash 8" |
110.00 |
24-210/csp |
Sabian B8Pro China Splash 10" |
125.00 |
24-210/sp |
Sabian B8Pro Splash 10" |
125.00 |
24-212/sp |
Sabian B8Pro Splash 12" |
140.00 |
24-213/tc |
Sabian B8Pro Thin Crash 13" |
145.00 |
24-214/mch |
Sabian B8Pro Mini Chinese 14" |
155.00 |
24-214/mhh |
Sabian B8Pro Med. Hi-Hat 14" |
310.00 |
24-214/rhh |
Sabian B8Pro Rock Hi-Hat 14" |
310.00 |
24-214/tc |
Sabian B8Pro Thin Crash 14" |
155.00 |
24-215/tc |
Sabian B8Pro Thin Crash 15" |
180.00 |
24-216/mc |
Sabian B8Pro Medium Crash 16" |
210.00 |
24-216/rc |
Sabian B8Pro Rock Crash 16" |
210.00 |
24-216/tc |
Sabian B8Pro Thin Crash 16" |
210.00 |
24-217/tc |
Sabian B8Pro Thin Crash 17" |
220.00 |
24-218/ch |
Sabian B8Pro Chinese 18" |
240.00 |
24-218/mc |
Sabian B8Pro Med. Crash 18" |
240.00 |
24-218/rc |
Sabian B8Pro Rock Crash 18" |
240.00 |
24-218/tc |
Sabian B8Pro Thin Crash 18" |
240.00 |
24-220/mr |
Sabian B8Pro Med. Ride 20" |
290.00 |
24-B8PRO/PERF |
Sabian B8PRO Perf.Set |
690.00 |