Are Sabian XS good?

Are Sabian XS good?

This ride cymbal certainly sounds as good as many allegedly “professional” models I’ve heard that sell for much more. So if you’re looking for an acceptable professional ride but don’t want to spend too much cash, you should definitely give it a listen.

What are the levels of Sabian cymbals?

SABIAN Series Comparison

• HHX: Modern and Dark. HHX opened a new world of sound.
• AAX: Modern and Bright.
• AA: Vintage and Bright.
• HH: Vintage and Dark.
• FRX: Frequency Reduced.
• XSR: Brilliant.
• Crescent: Old World Craftsmanship.
• Artisan: Masterpiece.

What is the difference between Sabian AA and AAX?

AA=Vintage Bright(darker,warmer,more like regular A’s). AAX=Modern Bright(brighter,glassier sound,having more shimmer than AA’s,more like A Customs). As for mixing cymbals,I’ll enjoy not only mixing different line,same alloy,same brand,but also mixing different alloys from different brands and lines,it blends well….

What kind of metal are Sabian cymbals made of?

Whether labeled as B20 (Sabian and Meinl), CuSn20 (Paiste), or Zildjian Secret Alloy, this bronze is 80 percent copper to 20 percent tin, often with traces of silver as well.

What are Sabians best cymbals?

The 6 Best Sabian Cymbals

• Sabian HHX Evolution Performance Set.
• Sabian 24 inch HH King Ride Cymbal.
• Sabian 14 inch HHX Evolution Hi-hat Cymbals.
• Sabian AAX Promotional Cymbal Set.
• Sabian 19 inch HHX Crash Cymbal.
• Sabian 17 inch AA Holy China Cymbal.

What does Sabian AAX stand for?

The X designates that that cymbal is made with the new hammering technique – better dynamics etc.. AAX HHX. APX was shortened from Apex – the peak – due to the cutting high pitch and clear sound.

What’s better Sabian vs Zildjian?

Zildjian and Sabian both produce a wide range of comparable cymbals that are mostly similarly priced, though some Sabian models are slightly cheaper. Sabian is popular for genres like worship and metal, while Zildjian is more popular for classic rock, punk and is the go-to cymbal brand for jazz drummers.

What are cheap cymbals made of?

The brass for cymbals is about 38% zinc in copper, which is very easily worked, readily available as sheet metal, and easily the cheapest metal stock normally used for cymbals. The tone of brass cymbals tends to be warm but dull compared to any sort of tin bronze, and very few drummers exploit it.

When did the Sabian XS20 cymbals come out?

When Sabian originally introduced its XS20 line in 2003 (after 10 years of research and development), it proclaimed the XS20s to be the “world’s first and finest budget-priced cymbal cast from B20 bronze.” Initially, the Sabian XS20 cymbals had a lathing pattern with spaced stripes.

What’s the difference between a Sabian XS20 and an AA?

In fact, on close inspection, the only visual difference I can see between the XS20s and Sabian’s AA line is that the XS20s bear the XS20 logo and appear to have much less hammering marks than the AAs.

How much does a Sabian XS20 hi-hat cost?

The 14″ Medium hi-hats are perhaps the best deal in the entire XS20 line. Most Sabian B20 bronze hi-hats list for prices of $484 and up. The XS20 models retail for $314, so you’d be crazy not to give these hats a listen.

What kind of metal is a Sabian Cymbal made of?

All of Sabian’s most expensive professional cymbal lines — like the AA, AAX, HH, HHX, Vault series, and so on — are made from B20 cast bronze, which contains 80-percent silver-bearing copper and 20-percent tin. When cymbals are “cast,” they are worked and shaped into their final form through both secret and not-so-secret processes.