Sabian China Cymbals

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Sabian is one of the largest cymbal design and manufactureres in the world. They were founded in 1980 in Meductic, New Brunswick, Canada by Robert Zildjian. Robert was the son of Avedis Zildjian III who owned the Avedis Zildjian Company. Zildjian is the oldest cymbal manufacturer and the Zildjian family has been crating cymbals for almost 400 years. After an argument in the family over who was to take over ownership in Zildjian, Robert left and traveled to Canada to start his own cymbal business, which he named Sabian. Today, Sabian competes with Zildjian as one of the largest cymbal manufactures in the world. They offer a variety of cymbal types, from entry level beginner series to professional new rock styles and specialty vintage sets.

A china cymbal is a specialized type of crash cymbal with a raw “oriental” sound. The china cymbal is often used like a splash cymbal to accent a snare or tom drum or used within a rhythm to accent a ride pattern. They can be found in sizes ranging from 12″ – 22″. Chinas have the most unique shape of the cymbal types. Specifically, the outer edge is turned up to aid in its signature “trashy” sound. The tone is bright and cuts through the mix very well. A china cymbal is best used sparingly and a drummer should be cautious of over use of such a strong sound in their grooves.

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