SABIAN 20" HHX Chinese Brilliant Finish
Description
SABIAN 20" HHX Chinese Brilliant Finish
This 20" HHX Chinese cymbal captures a fiery combination of biting attack and raw aggression with a furiously fast and funky character. The hand-hammered construction produces a dark, simmering sound that cuts through dense arrangements and sits distinctly in the mix at all volumes. Built to inject musical dirt and tonal heat into recordings, this cymbal is engineered to be heard and felt in the final product.
Tone & Projection
The HHX Tone Projection design delivers simmering heat and musical dirt that translates consistently to tape and digital recordings. This China maintains its modern dark character whether played softly for intimate takes or struck with full force for aggressive parts, making it equally effective across studio sessions and overdubs.
Construction & Materials
Hand-lathe and hammer designs with multiple sized peens create the distinctive voice ideal for capturing articulate cymbal textures in the recording environment. The slightly thicker, unlathed bell paired with a large flanged lip contributes to the medium-thin weight distribution that enables the aggressive, responsive attack this series is known for, recording cleanly without excessive wash.
Key Features
- 20" diameter
- HHX series – hand-hammered design
- SABIAN B20 Bronze alloy (Bronze, Tin, and Silver)
- Brilliant finish for glossy appearance and enhanced brightness
- Biting attack with fast, funky response
- Slightly thicker, unlathed bell
- Large flanged lip
- Medium-thin weight through the bow
- Hand-lathe and hammer construction with multiple sized peens
- HHX Tone Projection technology
- Simmering modern dark tone at all volumes
- SABIAN Two-Year Warranty
The HHX Chinese Brilliant combines aggressive projection with controlled darkness, making it an essential choice for producers and engineers seeking musical definition, cutting power, and articulate cymbal capture in the studio.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Cymbal Size | 20" |
Reviews
At a Glance
The SABIAN 20" HHX Chinese Brilliant is a hand-hammered cymbal that brings dark, simmering character and biting attack to rock, metal, and funk recordings without losing definition at high SPLs. Its HHX Tone Projection technology maintains cutting power and musical dirt across a wide dynamic range, making it equally effective for studio tracking and overdubs. This is the choice for producers and engineers mixing heavy music who need a China that sits forward in the mix and delivers aggressive, responsive tone.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Funk
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Live Performance
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Folk
- – Worship
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes this HHX Chinese different from other China cymbals?
The hand-lathe and hammer construction with multiple sized peens, combined with a slightly thicker unlathed bell and large flanged lip, creates a biting attack and fast, funky response. The HHX Tone Projection technology delivers a modern dark, simmering sound that projects aggressively across the kit while maintaining definition at all volumes.
Is this cymbal suitable for studio recording?
Yes. The HHX Chinese maintains its dark character and cutting power in both live and studio settings, making it equally effective for tracking and mixing heavy music genres.
What genres and playing styles is this cymbal best for?
This cymbal is engineered for rock, metal, funk, and hard rock, especially in live performance. It is not recommended for jazz, folk, or worship music.
What skill level is required to play this cymbal?
This cymbal is designed for intermediate, advanced, and professional drummers who can take advantage of its responsive, aggressive character and cutting tone.
What alloy and finish does this cymbal use?
The HHX Chinese is made from SABIAN B20 Bronze (bronze, tin, and silver alloy) with a brilliant finish that delivers a glossy appearance and enhanced brightness while maintaining the dark, simmering tone.
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