Sabian AAX 12-inch splash cymbal

General

Sabian is one of the most famous cymbal manufacturers in the world. The company was founded in 1981 by Robert Zildjian, when his older brother became the head of the Zildjian company. Armed with a lifetime of knowledge and experience, he started over and created a company named after his three children, Sally, Bill and Andy (SaBiAn). Over time, Sabian grew into the respected company it is today, and now belongs to what has been dubbed 'the big four', along with Zildjian, Paiste and Meinl.

Sabian AAX series

Today, Sabian is known for their innovative cymbals, and the AAX line is what started it all. Like the AA-series, it consists of machine-made B20 bronze cymbals. The AAX series, however, receives very different hammering and lathing treatments, which results in a very different sound. It also features the exclusive Auto-Focus Response feature. Where other cymbals have a 'response threshold', meaning they sound best once they reach a certain volume, AAX cymbals respond with total accuracy at all dynamic levels, from low to high volumes.

Sabian AAX 12-inch splash cymbal

This 12-inch Sabian AAX splash cymbal is a splash with attitude. It has that familiar, bright AAX sound, and excellently twists that to suit its intended purpose. This small, thin cymbal sounds very bright, and is extremely fast, while it also has the ability to cut through the mix with no trouble at all. This AAX splash is a great addition to your drum kit, and is perfect for quick, bright accents when a crash is just a bit too much.