SABIAN AA Performance Set

SABIAN AA Performance Set

The SABIAN AA Performance Set delivers bright, articulate cymbals built for studio clarity and mix presence. This three-piece combination pairs responsive stick definition with full-bodied projection, cutting through dense arrangements while maintaining musical character across rock, funk, jazz, and blues sessions. Each cymbal sits immediate and direct in the mix, with the cut and presence needed for modern recording without losing tonal warmth.

Tone & Recording Character

Built from B20 bronze (20% tin, 80% copper with silver traces), these cymbals produce the classic bright sound SABIAN has built its reputation on. The 14″ AA Medium Hats deliver crisp pedal definition and full stick articulation for layering in dense arrangements, the 16″ AA Medium Crash provides aggressive, focused attack for tracking high-volume material and stacked arrangements, and the 20″ AA Medium Ride offers crisp stick clarity with bright bell tones for riding through full mixes and punchy kick-snare combinations.

Construction & Durability

Each cymbal is hammered using traditional techniques with high-profile shaping that raises pitch and increases stick response. Hand-cut, wide lathing tightens the cymbal structure for extended durability, while additional small-peen hammering boosts energy and projection. This set is protected by a two-year warranty against manufacturing flaws from the date of purchase.

Key Features

• Three-piece set: 14″ AA Medium Hats, 16″ AA Medium Crash, 20″ AA Medium Ride
• B20 bronze construction (20% tin, 80% copper with traces of silver)
• Hammered using traditional hand techniques
• High-profile shaping raises pitch and increases stick response
• Small-peen hammering boosts energy and projection
• Hand-cut, wide lathing increases cymbal durability and tightens structure
• Natural Finish and Brilliant finish options available
• Two-year warranty against manufacturing flaws from date of purchase

The SABIAN AA Performance Set combines time-tested design with the bright, cutting tone that works across multiple genres and session dynamics.