SABIAN 17" Artisan Traditional Symphonic Medium Light

SABIAN 17" Artisan Traditional Symphonic Medium Light Cymbals

The SABIAN 17" Artisan Medium Light pair responds with immediacy and control, delivering rich, warm tone across soft to loud dynamics without fatigue. Their splashier character and shorter sustain compared to heavier models make them exceptionally responsive to nuanced playing, ideal for orchestral arrangements and parts requiring articulation and clarity. Developed by leading percussionists seeking to capture the sound of aging orchestral cymbals, these hand cymbals have become the reference standard for both professional session work and serious studio musicians.

Sound & Response for Recording

The Medium Light weight classification produces a creative dark tone with quick response, making these cymbals excellent for capturing orchestral textures, layering percussion in arrangements, and achieving articulate recordings across dynamic ranges. The combination of high-density hand hammering and modern jumbo-peen dimpling on the underside generates centuries-old sound character while maintaining playing ease for multiple takes and varied session demands.

Construction & Craftsmanship

Each pair is individually hand hammered and crafted by master SABIAN artisans using B20 Bronze, the traditional material for orchestral hand cymbals. The traditional high-density hand-hammering technique paired with modern jumbo-peen dimpling creates a design optimized for any production need and mixing scenario.

Key Features

• 17" diameter size ideal for marches and attached cymbal and bass drum work
• Medium Light weight category for quick response and splashier tone
• B20 Bronze construction
• Approximately 3.6 kg per pair
• Traditional high-density hand hammering technique
• Modern jumbo-peen dimpling on underside
• Model A1756
• Creative Dark sound profile
• Individually hand-crafted by master artisans
• Shorter sustain than Medium Heavy pairs for articulate playing
• Cymbal protector bag included
• SABIAN One-Year Warranty protection

The Artisan 17" Medium Light combines centuries-old hand-hammering tradition with modern engineering to deliver the orchestral sound and playing response that recording professionals and producers rely on for authentic, articulate cymbal textures in the studio.