SABIAN 7" 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
- 20763MP
Description
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.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Cymbal Size | 7" |
| Cymbal Type | Effects |
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At a Glance
The SABIAN 7" AA MAX Bell Chime delivers bright, well-defined articulation that cuts through a mix during recording and overdubs, with a fast decay that lets it fragment cleanly into melodic passages or ring as a textural layer. Its B-20 Bronze construction and medium-heavy weight give you responsive feel and versatile playability—strike it standalone or mount it inverted over other cymbals to expand your percussion palette without patching additional tracks. Choose it for studio sessions where you need crisp, cutting tones that sit alongside drums, bass, and melodic instruments without muddying the mix.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ live performance
- ✓ studio sessions
- ✓ progressive
- ✓ hard rock
Not the best pick for
- – minimalist setups
- – pure jazz
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use the AA MAX Bell Chime inverted over other cymbals?
Yes—the chime's versatile design accommodates both traditional striking and inverted mounting directly over cymbal stacks, expanding creative possibilities without requiring additional hardware.
How does the AA MAX compare to a traditional cup chime or splash?
The AA MAX sits between a cup chime and splash in profile thickness, providing faster decay and responsive feel than a traditional cup chime while maintaining more definition than a splash. It produces crisp, clear tones with well-defined articulation.
What genres and playing styles is this chime best suited for?
The AA MAX is designed for live performance and studio sessions in progressive and hard rock contexts, where its bright, articulate tone cuts through a mix without sacrificing musicality. It is less suited to minimalist setups or pure jazz applications.
What material is the AA MAX made from?
The chime is forged from B-20 Bronze with a medium-heavy weight and carefully calibrated thickness that delivers responsive feel and bright timbre.
Does the AA MAX work well in layered percussion arrangements?
Yes—its bright timbre integrates seamlessly with melodic passages while maintaining enough fragment and sustain to complement any arrangement, whether you layer it with other percussion or let it ring on its own.
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