Sabian Pro Sonix 18" Chinese

Group: Chinese
Type: Chinese
Size: 18 Inch
Series: Pro Sonix
Weight: 1380g
Years of production: 2000 - ?
Sound file: Pro Sonix 18" Chinese
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Review: "The PRO Sonix China cymbal has an unusual profile. The flanged area starts farther in than on most China types, making the "lip" larger than I've seen before. Conversely, the bell is fairly small. Are these criticisms? Absolutely not! This is a delicious China with a unique blend of trashiness, high-end voicing, and fire throughout.
Whether or not the cymbal is inverted, the wider lip gives you more to work with in terms of playing area. I tried playing it right-side-up (does anyone still do that anymore?) and found that I could ride on the lip or on the shoulder area beneath the bell. The sound of the shoulder was a bit more "gongy" than the lip. (Whether that's good or bad depends on the sound you're looking for.) With the cymbal inverted, I got more stick-to-cymbal contact. I could find reasons to use it either way.
Stick response for ride patterns was fine. And when struck with mallets, the PRO Sonix China turned out heat like an oven, giving back whatever I put into it. From the slightest stroke to a prolonged roll, it stayed right with me."
Review written by Chap Ostrander ("Product Close-Up - Sabian PRO Sonix Cymbals", Modern Drummer, June 2000, pp.46-7)
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