SABIAN 6.5" AA MAX BELL CHIME
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- Brand new in original box
- Full Sabian manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- SKU
- 206563MP
Description
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.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Cymbal Size | 5" |
| Cymbal Type | Effects |
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At a Glance
The SABIAN 6.5" AA MAX Bell Chime is a bright, well-defined B20 bronze voice designed to sit cleanly in recorded mixes without overwhelming other elements. Its medium-heavy weight and articulate response capture crisp detail on every strike, while its versatile profile makes it ideal for stacking or standalone recording textures. Use it to add precise melodic dimension and cutting clarity to drum arrangements.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Jazz
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Live Performance
Not the best pick for
- – Heavy Metal
- – Thrash Metal
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes this chime different from a regular splash or cup chime?
This 6.5" chime has a profile thinner than a standard cup chime but thicker than a splash, giving it a unique balance of articulation and sustain. That distinctive thickness allows it to cut through a mix without overwhelming it and makes it work equally well as a standalone voice or inverted on top of other cymbals for layered effects.
How heavy is it and will it be responsive to my playing?
At 299g, it's medium-heavy in weight, which balances responsiveness with durability. The thinner-than-standard profile makes articulation easier compared to heavier bell designs, so it responds readily to varied playing techniques and dynamics.
Can I mount it in different ways?
Yes. You can play it standalone as a voice in your kit, or mount it inverted atop other cymbals to create layered textural effects and add melodic integration to your setup.
What tone should I expect?
Built from B20 bronze, it delivers a bright timbre with articulate response that fragments naturally and remains defined across dynamic ranges. The tone cuts cleanly without harshness, making it sit well in any musical context.
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