China & Effects Cymbals

Designed with Chad Smith, all the volume, trash and cut of the Holy China is now available in a China Splash format. With its exaggerated high profile, single row of holes and raw bell, the 8" AA Mini Holy China cuts better than any other cymbal its size.

Thinner than a cup chime or ice bell, but much thicker than a splash, the 6.5” AA MAX Chime sounds great on its own or you can mount it upside down on top of other cymbals like Mike does. Crisp, clear and well defined while also fitting in with any melody.

Loud-er effects designed to explode with penetrating sound, this all-new China model features a new, inverted "volcano" bell and extensive hammering, producing a sound that is trashy.
Zildjian's classic sound is embodied by A Zildjian and immortalized in countless recordings by the greatest drummers of all time. Known for their versatility, these bright cymbals range from paper thin and delicate to extra heavy and cutting. Recent adjustments were made to the curvature and weights of many current models to capture the sweet spot of the classic A sound, producing crashes, rides, and hats that reflect today's musical styles.

Designed for RHCP drummer Chad Smith, the 21 AA Holy China is a monster of loudness and cut, the loudest cymbal on the SABIAN roster! The Holy China is not for the faint of heart. The combination of 64 holes in the 21 model, large raw bell, high profile and wide lip creates a unique and explosive package. SABIAN AA cymbals are all about classic sounds. Rock. Funk. Jazz. Blues. It's about tradition, about what made history. And it's about making history again. Bright, explosive energy, the vintage bright sound for today.

With a double 8-hole ring of response-enhancing holes, the 18" B8X O-Zone responds rapidly with a combination of bright explosion and dirty agitation

Hand-hammered and completely unlathed, Byzance Dark cymbals immediately hit the sweet spot with crashes that open up just enough, then get out of the way. The hihats and rides provide clarity, cut and volume, along with a prominent dark tone brought out by their unique surfaces. Made in Turkey from B20 bronze and hand-hammered into shape. The surfaces here are left unlathed creating the dark finish except for the Spectrum Hihats and Ride which are partially lathed in a spiral pattern.

Bright, singing musical tone ideal for special accents and effects. Large, deep bell shape. High pitch. Use individually or with the large model to produce complimentary tones that contrast perfectly with each other. Mount regularly or inverted for special tones.
Zil-Bels deliver distinct tones that are idea for special accent and effects. The larger size has a deep bell shape and a low pitch, while the smaller size provides a bright, singing musical tone. Zil-Bels can be mounted regularly or inverted.

16" AAX CHINESE
Bright, biting response is big, trashy, and brash.

STYLE Modern
METAL B20
SOUND Bright
WEIGHT Thin

Picture is for illustration, please check finish.

By using a B10 bronze alloy that has a higher content of tin than the standard Classics Series cymbals, high-tech computerized manufacturing, and a brilliant finish the new MEINL Classics Custom cymbals deliver outstanding sound qualities with a stunning, modern look. They deliver rich, musical sounds for ambitious rock and heavy drummers.

The Byzance Foundry China Ride delivers an articulate knock that china rides are known for; however, this china can also be delicate and sensitive when needed due to the thin weight. Don’t be fooled by the weight though as it easily opens to a roar, that you not only hear but feel, due to the large size and complex hand-hammering. The four rivets add just enough sizzle to carry this cymbal along when riding and will be perfect for a long-decay crash accent. Play this cymbal with a mallet, and you will add a whole new dimension of sound to your arsenal.