SABIAN 7" AA MAX BELL CHIME

SABIAN 7" AA MAX BELL CHIME

The 7" AA MAX Bell Chime delivers articulate, bright tones ideal for layering into drum tracks and percussion arrangements. Its medium-heavy weight and carefully calibrated thickness—sitting between a cup chime and splash—make it equally effective as a standalone recording element or as an inverted topper over other cymbals, offering flexibility for overdubbing and creative stacking in the studio.

Tone & Sonic Character

This chime produces crisp, clear tones with well-defined articulation that cuts through a mix without sacrificing musicality. The bright timbre sits naturally alongside melodic elements and other percussion tracks while maintaining enough fragment and sustain to complement any arrangement, whether layering it with other instruments or letting it ring as a statement piece.

Construction & Playability

Forged from B-20 Bronze, the chime's thinner profile compared to traditional cup chimes and ice bells provides responsive tracking and faster decay—useful for punch-in sessions and takes that require quick articulation. Its versatile design accommodates both traditional striking and inverted mounting directly over cymbal stacks, expanding arrangement possibilities without requiring additional hardware or mic setup.

Key Features

• 7" diameter
• B-20 Bronze construction
• Medium Heavy weight
• Bright timbre
• Articulate feel
• General volume output
• Thinner than a cup chime, thicker than a splash
• Playable standalone or mounted inverted over other cymbals
• Mike Portnoy Signature Series
• Crisp, clear, and well-defined tone
• Fragments to fit any melodic context

The AA MAX Bell Chime combines tonal clarity with practical studio flexibility, making it a go-to choice for producers and engineers looking to add textural depth to drum and percussion recordings.