SABIAN 19" AAX Marching Band Brilliant Finish

SABIAN 19" AAX Marching Band Brilliant Finish

The 19" AAX Marching Band delivers quick response and articulate definition for studio percussion tracking and live recording sessions. Its medium-heavy weight construction and hand-hammered profile produce clear, controlled transients that cut through a dense mix without requiring heavy EQ correction. The brilliant finish enhances visual clarity in close-miking applications and on camera.

Construction & Design

Hand-hammered with a larger, rounder peen than traditional AAX cymbals, this 19" cymbal features a large bell design that captures articulate attacks and maintains consistent decay patterns across multiple takes. The B20 bronze alloy construction combined with the enhanced hammering technique produces a wider range of tonal colors—from dark to bright—with increased complexity across the dynamic range, making it versatile for layering with other percussion elements in the mix.

Tone & Performance

This cymbal offers balanced highs with underlying darkness and tonal complexity that sits well alongside other instruments in a recording. The balanced weight distribution ensures controlled sustain and predictable behavior in overdub situations, while the quick speak and responsive character support both rhythmic precision in click-tracked sessions and expressive dynamics in live-to-tape recording.

Key Features

• 19" diameter
• B20 bronze alloy
• Medium-heavy weight
• Hand-hammered with larger, rounder peen
• Large bell design for ease of playing
• Brilliant finish
• Balanced weight distribution for projection and controlled sustain
• Quick speak and articulate attack
• Wider tonal range from dark to bright
• Increased tonal complexity
• Includes free pair of Sabian straps

The SABIAN 19" AAX Marching Band combines the proven durability of the AAX series with enhanced hammering that delivers both clarity and nuanced tone control for percussion tracking and multi-instrumental production work.