SABIAN 6.5" AA MAX BELL CHIME

SABIAN 6.5" AA MAX BELL CHIME

The 6.5" AA MAX Bell Chime delivers crisp, clear articulation with a bright, well-defined voice that cuts through mix without overwhelming it. Its distinctive profile—thinner than a cup chime but substantially thicker than a splash—makes it equally effective as a standalone voice or mounted inverted atop other cymbals for layered textural effects. In the studio or live rig, this refined chime sits precisely in the cymbal palette, providing articulate definition for melodic passages and textural layering.

Tone & Articulation

Built from B20 bronze, this chime produces a bright timbre with general volume capability and articulate response to every strike. The tone fragments naturally to sit within any melodic context, remaining defined and cutting without harshness across dynamic ranges. In multitrack recording, it captures clean transients and maintains clarity across compression and EQ processing.

Construction & Playability

At 299g and medium-heavy in weight, the chime balances responsiveness with durability, responding readily to technique while maintaining structural integrity under regular use. The thinner-than-standard profile provides easier articulation compared to heavier bell designs, making it accessible for varied playing approaches and session-to-session consistency.

Key Features

• Size: 6.5"
• Material: B20 bronze
• Weight: 299g (medium-heavy)
• Timbre: Bright
• Feel: Articulate
• Volume: General
• Profile: Thinner than a cup chime, thicker than a splash
• Mounting: Works standalone or inverted on other cymbals
• Warranty: 2 Year

The AA MAX Bell Chime combines precision engineering with versatile deployment options, delivering the articulate bite and melodic clarity serious recordings demand.