Sabian HH 20" Dark Chinese

Group: Chinese
Type: Dark Chinese
Size: 20 Inch
Series: HH
Weight: 1450g, 1465g, 1706g
Years of production: 1995* - ?
Sound file: HH 20" Dark Chinese
HH 20" Dark Chinese
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Review: "Calling this cymbal "dark" is an understatement! Played at the very edge, it produces a low-pitched, gong-like roar, even when struck very lightly. Played near the edge with a yarn mallet (such as a marimba or vibraphone mallet or a Vic Firth Becken stick), it produces a dramatic, Oriental effect that makes you want to bow down before the emperor.
But played near the bell, the cymbal has a medium-pitched "trashy" sound that could work in certain ride situations. With the Dark Chinese, the natural finish is far superior to the Brilliant finish in terms of the balance between overtones and definition. They both sound good when crashed, but for ride purposes, the Brilliant model sounds a bit thin and tinny."
Review written by Rick Mattingly ("Product Close-Up - Sabian Hand Hammered Additions", Modern Drummer, June 1996, p. 26)
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Source:
(*) "Highlights Of Summer NAMM" (Modern Drummer, December 1995, p.26)